Information-security software firm Imperva has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by American private-equity technology investment firm Thoma Bravo in a transaction valued at approximately $2.1 billion.
“Thoma Bravo has long admired Imperva’s innovative products and strong market position,” said Seth Boro, a managing partner at Thoma Bravo. “As a leading company that protects data and applications, regardless of whether they live in the cloud, on-premise or in a hybrid environment, Imperva is ahead of the curve from the rest of the cybersecurity industry, and we’re thrilled with this exciting partnership.”
Imperva’s Incapsula, SecureSphere and CounterBreach product lines help organizations protect websites, applications, APIs and databases from cyber attacks while ensuring compliance. It counts 6,200 customers and 500 partners in more than 100 countries.