Thoma Bravo Acquires Autodata Solutions Group from Internet Brands

Thoma Bravo Acquires Majority Ownership of IDS

October 8, 2019

Software

Thoma Bravo, a software-focused private equity firm, has acquired majority ownership in IDS, a Minneapolis-based provider of asset finance software including InfoLease and IDScloud, from SV Investment Partners. The partnership will accelerate IDS' cloud roadmap, support global growth and position IDS as a platform for industry consolidation.

Thoma Bravo Acquires J.D. Power

July 30, 2019

Data & Analytics

Thoma Bravo, a leading private equity firm, has agreed to acquire J.D. Power, the global data analytics and consumer intelligence company. The deal, announced July 30, 2019, will support J.D. Power's continued expansion of analytics, AI and product offerings; prior investor XIO Group is exiting its investment while management and employee owners will roll some equity into the new ownership.

Thoma Bravo Acquires Portions of Boeing's Digital Aviation Solutions (Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData, OzRunways) for $10.55B

April 22, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Thoma Bravo agreed to acquire portions of The Boeing Company's Digital Aviation Solutions business — including Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData and OzRunways — in an all-cash transaction valued at $10.55 billion. The deal (closed Oct 31, 2025) creates the standalone company Jeppesen ForeFlight, led by Brad Surak, and allows Boeing to retain select core digital capabilities while the new business pursues accelerated product and AI-led growth under Thoma Bravo ownership.

Thoma Bravo Sells Significant Minority Stake in Qlik to ADIA

November 11, 2024

Data & Analytics

Thoma Bravo has signed an agreement to sell a significant minority stake in Qlik to a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), with Thoma Bravo remaining the majority shareholder and making a new equity investment. A consortium of other investors is expected to participate alongside ADIA and Thoma Bravo; the deal is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q1 2025.

J.D. Power Acquires Autovista Group

September 12, 2023

Data & Analytics

J.D. Power has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Autovista Group, a pan‑European and Australian provider of automotive data, analytics and market insights. The deal expands J.D. Power's vehicle valuation and specification capabilities while broadening its footprint in Europe and Australia; Autovista's ~700 employees and senior leadership will join J.D. Power, and the acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2023 subject to customary conditions and regulatory approval.

Thoma Bravo Completes Acquisition of QAD

November 5, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Thoma Bravo has completed its previously announced acquisition of QAD Inc. for approximately $2.0 billion in cash, taking QAD private and delisting its common stock from Nasdaq. Thoma Bravo said it will invest in QAD's continued growth to expand the company's cloud-based manufacturing and supply chain software offerings.