Carl Thoma (#731)
- $ 6 B
- Private equity
- United States
- M
- 77 Years
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About Me
A cofounder of private equity firm Thoma Bravo, Carl Thoma is one of the deans of the buyout business. A graduate of Oklahoma State University and Stanford's business school, Thoma cofounded GTCR in 1980 and then split from the firm in 1998. Created Thoma Cressey in 1998 and hired a young dealmaker, Orlando Bravo, who would go on to build the firm's software strategy. Thoma and Bravo split from Cressey in 2008. Since, software-focused Thoma Bravo has posted top returns and has grown to manage more than $181 billion in assets. Thoma's family foundation is a major patron of the arts and has more recently focused on sponsoring "full ride" scholarships for rural students in the Texas Panhandle.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Carl Thoma’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Carl Thoma’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $5.7B
(May 4, 2026)
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