Holden Spaht
Partner at Thoma Bravo who moderates Behind the Deal sessions and conducts interviews with portfolio company leaders about strategy, deals, and technology trends.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 45min
Ellie Mae: The $3.7B Take-Private That Became an $11B Exit
Holden Spaht, Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo who led the Ellie Mae investment and transformation, shares the story behind turning a $3.7B take-private into an $11B sale. He covers the hunt for the opportunity, rapid post-close operational overhaul, pricing and packaging shifts, M&A plays, and the rare reverse re-trade that bumped the deal value.
May 7, 2024 • 12min
Exit Strategies w/ Thoma Bravo’s Holden Spaht
Thoma Bravo’s leading enterprise software investor discusses exit strategies, bid-ask spread challenges, impact of interest rate spikes on valuations, competitive deal structures, efficient debt markets, software's superior business model, evolution of strategic exits in software industry, cloud computing impact, proactive company sourcing, and transformative partnerships in private equity.
Apr 30, 2024 • 23min
When the Dam Breaks on Tech Deals w/ Thoma Bravo’s Holden Spaht
Holden Spaht from Thoma Bravo discusses the tech market's growth prospects and strategies for dealing with economic challenges in enterprise software investments. They explore Thoma Bravo's unique approach to tech investing, focusing on operational excellence and profitability. The podcast also delves into strategic insights in private equity deals and optimizing portfolio companies for profitability and valuation.
