In a milestone transaction within the European healthcare technology sector, software private equity firm Thoma Bravo announced and finalised its strategic growth investment in padoa, acquiring a majority stake in the European leader in occupational health, safety, and prevention software. The transaction, executed through the €1.8 billion Thoma Bravo Europe Fund, represents a notable expansion of the firm’s dedicated buyout strategy across core European software markets.

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