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Veracode acquired by Thoma Bravo

UNITED STATES Software EV $500M–1.5bn

Context

Thoma Bravo has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Veracode from Broadcom Inc. The acquisition is structured as an all-cash purchase, transitioning Veracode from a business unit within a larger corporate entity into a standalone, privately held company under the ownership of the private equity firm. This transaction represents a strategic alignment between a firm specializing in software optimization and a market leader in application security testing. The acquisition is driven by the urgent and growing need for integrated security within the software development process as digital transformation accelerates across all industries. By operating as a standalone entity, the target gains the operational flexibility to prioritize long-term strategic execution and innovation, free from the constraints of its previous corporate parent. The partnership allows for deeper investment in product development and go-to-market strategies, leveraging the acquirer's track record in the cybersecurity software sector to drive profitable growth and scale market penetration.

Veracode, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2018, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.6x in 2026).

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Target

Veracode provides a comprehensive SaaS-based platform designed to secure the software development lifecycle (SDLC). The company’s solutions enable security teams and developers to identify, evaluate, and remediate security-related defects throughout the development process, rather than exclusively at the deployment stage. By integrating directly into existing software workflows, the platform ensures that code is scanned for vulnerabilities and compliant with security standards without hindering development velocity.

Ent. Value

$500M–1.5bn

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

[members only]

EV / EBITDA

[members only]

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (USD)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2018
[members only]
[members only]
[members only]
2017
[members only]
[members only]
[members only]

Other operations with Thoma Bravo

Other operations with Thoma Bravo
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySector
10/2026THOMA BRAVOVARONIS SYSTEMSUNITED STATESCybersecurity Services
08/2026THOMA BRAVOACCELERANTUNITED STATESInsurance
06/2026THOMA BRAVOPADOAFRANCEHealthcare
08/2025THOMA BRAVOVERINT SYSTEMSUNITED STATESCRM & Sales
01/2019THOMA BRAVOIMPERVAUNITED STATESCybersecurity Services
11/2017THOMA BRAVOBARRACUDA NETWORKSUNITED STATESCybersecurity Services

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Valuation range: EV $500M–1.5bn

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Target: veracode

Acquirer: thoma bravo

FAQ

What transaction does this page cover?

This page covers Thoma Bravo’s acquisition of 100% of Veracode, an American company specialised in Software, in 2018.

How was the acquisition of Veracode by Thoma Bravo valued, and what multiples were paid?

mynth displays the transaction’s enterprise value within the $500M–1.5bn band. Detailed valuation data is available to members.

How does the valuation of Veracode compare to benchmarks in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector?

Transaction multiples for this specific deal are exclusively reserved for mynth members. By way of comparison, in 2026 companies in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector are valued at a multiple of 14.6x EBITDA.

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