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Proofpoint's $6.3 Billion Cybersecurity Bet

Bloomberg Technology Monday 19 October 2026, 15:46 UTC 1 min read
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Thoma Bravo-backed Proofpoint agreed to buy Varonis in a deal valued at about $6.3 billion. The companies say combining email, collaboration, and data security could create a broader cybersecurity platform, just as AI agents and rising customer demand accelerate industry consolidation. Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro joined Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about the deal.

Thoma Bravo-backed Proofpoint agreed to buy Varonis in a deal valued at about $6.3 billion. The companies say combining email, collaboration, and data security could create a broader cybersecurity platform, just as AI agents and rising customer demand accelerate industry consolidation. Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro joined Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about the deal. (Source: Bloomberg)
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