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Platform·Financial/Specialty Insurance·August 13, 2026

Thoma Bravo Acquires Accelerant

Accelerant operates a technology-driven risk exchange that connects specialty insurance underwriting businesses with risk capacity and program support. Altamont Capital Partners, Accelerant's largest investor, and the company's founders will retain equity ownership alongside Thoma Bravo as part of the transaction.

BuyerThoma Bravo
TargetAccelerant
SponsorThoma Bravo
TypePlatform
IndustryFinancial
Sub-sectorSpecialty Insurance

Thoma Bravo acquired Accelerant, a specialty insurance risk exchange platform, taking the business private in a transaction valued at more than $4 billion. Accelerant operates a technology-driven risk exchange that connects specialty insurance underwriting businesses with risk capacity and program support.

Altamont Capital Partners, Accelerant's largest investor, and the company's founders will retain equity ownership alongside Thoma Bravo as part of the transaction.