Trading Technologies Partners with Thoma Bravo for Next Growth Phase

Trading Technologies International (TT), a prominent global capital markets technology platform services provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, to propel its next phase of growth. This collaboration, supported by TT's current owner, 7RIDGE, a growth equity firm specializing in transformative technologies for financial services, marks a significant milestone for TT. The partnership is the result of a thorough evaluation of potential investors and is expected to finalize in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending regulatory approvals.

Justin Llewellyn-Jones, CEO of TT, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting the combined strengths of TT's technological expertise, 7RIDGE's sector knowledge, and Thoma Bravo's strategic and operational capabilities. This alliance positions TT as a formidable force in the capital markets, aiming to establish itself as the operating system for the sector. Carsten Kengeter, Founder of 7RIDGE, reaffirmed confidence in TT's pivotal role in financial markets infrastructure and its rapid progress, looking forward to scaling new heights with Thoma Bravo's support.

Thoma Bravo's Senior Partner, A.J. Rohde, and Principal, George Jaber, emphasized TT's evolution into a modern, industry-leading platform with a loyal customer base and its readiness for accelerated growth. They pointed out the significant market opportunity for TT to address the increasing demand for speed, reliability, and innovation in trading technologies. The partnership is expected to leverage Thoma Bravo's software expertise and operational rigor to enhance TT's market leadership and innovation capabilities.

The transaction has garnered support from a team of advisors, including Houlihan Lokey and Barclays as financial advisors to TT, Proskauer as legal advisor, and Oliver Wyman as market and commercial advisor. Thoma Bravo is advised by Ardea Partners LP and Goodwin Procter LLP. This strategic move underscores the confidence in TT's potential to redefine capital markets technology, backed by the expertise and resources of Thoma Bravo and 7RIDGE.