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JANUARY 13, 2026
Flexera (Thoma Bravo) acquires ProsperOps
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ProsperOps
Autonomous FinOps platform that manages cloud discount instruments across AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure to maximize compute savings for enterprises.
OwnershipPE-backed
Prior ownerH.I.G. Growth Partners
InvestorsH.I.G. Growth Partners, Active Capital
Capital raised$72M
Headcount51-100 FTEs
HeadquartersAustin, Texas
Sell-side advisor
ACQUIRER
Flexera
IT asset management and software spend optimization platform backed by Thoma Bravo
OwnershipPE-backed
ParentThoma Bravo
InvestorsKKR, Ares Management, Blackstone, Golub Capital, HPS Investment Partners
Capital raised$3B
Headcount~2,000 FTEs
HeadquartersItasca, Illinois
Deal leads
Seth Boro, Managing Partner (Thoma Bravo)
Alfred Y. Xue, Global Vice Chair of the Banking & Private Credit Practice (Latham & Watkins LLP)
Stelios G. Saffos, Global Chair of the Capital Markets and Public Company Representation practices (Latham & Watkins LLP)
Conray C. Tseng, Partner (Latham & Watkins LLP)
Harris (Hai) C. Pham, Partner (Latham & Watkins LLP)
Leadership
Jim Ryan, President and CEO
Buy-side advisor
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