Proofpoint

“Proofpoint, backed by Thoma Bravo, agreed to buy Miami-based data security firm Varonis Systems (Nasdaq: VRNS) for $6.3 billion in cash... This is the largest cybersecurity deal announced in 2026.”

“Varonis brings that, making Proofpoint's AI story more believable.”

“Proofpoint (Thoma Bravo-backed) is in advanced talks to acquire Nasdaq-listed Varonis Systems, a Miami-based data-security software maker with a market value of about $5.4 billion”