Add-on Acquistion · Internet Software and Services · October 2026
Varonis Systems, Inc. acquires Proofpoint, Inc.
On October 15, 2026, Varonis Systems, Inc. acquired Proofpoint, Inc., an internet software and services company in California, United States, from Thoma Bravo LLC. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and 5 other advisors advised on the deal, with Paul Hastings LLP, Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as legal counsel.
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Proofpoint, Inc.
California, United States
Proofpoint, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that develops cloud-based security and compliance solutions to protect organizations against email threats, identity-based attacks, data loss, and information security risks. Its product portfolio includes email s...
Internet Software and Servicessector
1999founded
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- 1st transaction in internet software and services
- 1st transaction in United States
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Private equity firm · 127 deals on record
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Who acquired Proofpoint, Inc.?Varonis Systems, Inc. acquired Proofpoint, Inc. on October 15, 2026.
Who sold Proofpoint, Inc.?Thoma Bravo LLC was the seller.
Who advised on the Proofpoint, Inc. deal?Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and 5 other advisors advised on the deal, with Paul Hastings LLP, Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as legal counsel.
What type of deal was it?It was a add-on acquistion in the internet software and services sector in 2026.
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Source: company press release, October 15, 2026 · Data updated daily on AcquityData (Acquity Data).