Chris Huizenga
Net worth: not publicly ranked
Who they are
Chris Huizenga co-founded Thoma Bravo in 2002 and has been one of its principal operating partners since. Thoma Bravo is one of the world's largest software-focused private equity firms, managing more than $170 billion in assets under management as of March 2026. Huizenga's career began in technology investing and he has guided Thoma Bravo through multiple rounds of software consolidation.
Why they matter
Huizenga is one of the most prominent figures in software PE and a key architect of Thoma Bravo's strategy of taking large, concentrated positions in enterprise-software companies. His leadership has made Thoma Bravo one of the most active acquirers of software companies in the world.
The AI angle
Thoma Bravo's portfolio is concentrated in enterprise software, many of which are now AI-native or AI-enabled. The firm has publicly discussed the impact of AI on its portfolio companies, making it one of the most AI-relevant PE firms in the software sector.
More titans
- Steve Schwarzman · Co-founder and Chairman, Blackstone
- Ken Griffin · Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Citadel
- David Tepper · Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Appaloza Management
- Michael Klein · Co-founder and Managing Director, KKR
- Harold Hamm · Founder and Chairman, Continental Resources (listed in the core list as H.I.G. Capital)
- David Rubenstein · Co-founder and Co-Chairman of the Board, The Carlyle Group
- Leon Black · Co-founder, Apollo Global Management
- David Zander · Co-founder and Chairman of the Board, Silver Lake
- Jeff Smith · Co-founder and Managing Partner, Vista Equity Partners
- Jim Penrod · Co-founder and Managing Partner, Vista Equity Partners
Corrections or suggestions for the Titans page? Get in touch →