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Thoma Bravo and 7RIDGE Partner to Drive Next Phase of Trading Technologies’ Growth

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Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), the global provider of capital markets technology, has announced a strategic partnership between its current owner, 7RIDGE, and Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm. This move follows a thorough search for an investment partner to support TT’s next phase of expansion. 7RIDGE initially acquired TT in December 2021.

Thoma Bravo, managing approximately $184 billion in assets as of March 2025, brings extensive experience in software and technology investments. The firm will collaborate with TT and 7RIDGE to apply sector-specific knowledge and operational strategies aimed at accelerating TT’s growth. Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending regulatory approval.

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