Simpson Thacher Advises Lenders in Connection with Thoma Bravo’s Strategic Investment in Trading Technologies
Simpson Thacher is advising the direct lenders in connection with Thoma Bravo’s announced strategic partnership with 7RIDGE and investment in Trading Technologies, Inc., a global capital markets technology platform services provider.
Thoma Bravo is one of the largest software-focused investors in the world, with over $181 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025. Through its private equity and credit strategies, the firm invests in growth-oriented, innovative companies operating in the software and technology sectors. 7RIDGE is a private markets asset manager invested in transformative technologies for financial services.
The cross-border Simpson Thacher team is comprised of a New York team including David Teh, Jennifer Albrecht, Roey Vardi and Kelsey Strott (Credit) and a London team including Hadrien Servais and Eline Souffriau (Credit).