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GROWTH  |  HR/PAYROLL · Workforce Compliance
AUGUST 14, 2026
BV Investment Partners invests in Thomas & Company
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Thomas & Company
Unemployment cost management, employment and wage verification, and tax exposure management software and services for large U.S. employers, delivered via a proprietary records database and purpose-built technology platform.
OwnershipFounder-owned
Headcount200+ FTEs
HeadquartersNashville, Tennessee
Leadership
Nate Kenney, Chief Executive Officer
Sell-side advisorHoulihan Lokey
INVESTOR
BV Investment Partners
Middle-market private equity firm focused on tech-enabled business services, software, and IT services across North America; manages over $7.8B in assets
HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
Deal team
Buy-side advisor
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