Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has hired Jennifer James (pictured) to serve as Director, Head of Investor Relations & Marketing.
In this newly created role, James will lead Thoma Bravo’s efforts to serve the needs of the firm’s existing investors, introduce new investors to Thoma Bravo and oversee its industry communications programs. She brings almost two decades of experience in private equity/venture capital investor relations, fundraising and marketing to Thoma Bravo and its investors.
“Private equity has become an increasingly competitive and complex environment, both in terms of fundraising and putting our investment dollars to work,” says Orlando Bravo, a Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo. “Jennifer brings a wealth of experience that will be vital to communicating with our current and future limited partner investors, particularly as we raise future funds that expand our already excellent investor base.”
James most recently served as Partner, Investor Relations & Marketing, for Sofinnova Ventures. Prior to that role, she served as Director of Marketing & Communications for Alta Partners, and has had several marketing and financial services leadership roles over the past 18 years. James earned her MBA from Northwestern University, and her undergraduate degree in history from Bowdoin College.
“In my years working in the venture capital and private equity community, I have been incredibly impressed with Thoma Bravo,” said James. “The firm has developed a strong and well-deserved reputation for building great companies and producing market-leading returns for their investors. I look forward to working with the Thoma Bravo team to enhance how we engage with, and bring value to, our limited partners.”
