Trading Technologies Partners with Thoma Bravo for Next Growth Phase

Trading Technologies International (TT), a leading global capital markets technology platform services provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Thoma Bravo, a premier software investment firm, to propel TT into its next phase of growth. This collaboration, supported by TT's current owner, 7RIDGE, a growth equity firm focused on transformative technologies for financial services, marks a significant milestone for TT. The partnership is the result of a thorough review 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 the firm's confidence in TT's pivotal role within financial markets infrastructure. The selection of Thoma Bravo as a strategic partner underscores the widespread expert interest in TT and the belief in its potential for accelerated growth under Thoma Bravo's guidance.

A.J. Rohde, Senior Partner at Thoma Bravo, and George Jaber, a Principal at the firm, both emphasized TT's evolution into a modern, industry-leading platform with a loyal customer base. They identified a significant market opportunity for TT to address the increasing demand for speed, reliability, and next-generation innovation in capital markets technology. The partnership with 7RIDGE is expected to enhance TT's ability to capitalize on these opportunities through operational excellence and long-term investment.

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 is set to unlock new growth avenues for TT while delivering exceptional value to its customers, reinforcing its market leadership in the capital markets technology space.