Software & SaaS

Proofpoint

Thoma Bravo acquired Proofpoint, an enterprise cybersecurity and compliance company, for $12.3B in 2021 — one of the largest software buyouts ever. Post-acquisition, Proofpoint laid off hundreds of employees and significantly raised prices on enterprise email security products.

FOUNDED
2002
ACQUIRED
Thoma Bravo, 2021, $12.3B

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2002

Proofpoint founded

2021

Acquired by Thoma Bravo for $12.3B

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