The Puerto Rican investor Orlando Bravo’s investment firm raises $34.4 billion in a new capital round
Students in the Bravo Family Foundation’s Empowering Young Entrepreneurs program pitch business ideas at Bravo Day 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. By El Nuevo Día The world’s leading software investment firm, Thoma Bravo, exceeded its capital-raising target for three of its acquisition-focused funds, raising a total of approximately $34.4 billion. Read the […]
Bravo advances private equity, entrepreneurial growth in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico-born investor Orlando Bravo leads the Bravo Family Foundation to support local entrepreneurship. By Michelle Kantrow-Vázquez Puerto Rico-born billionaire investor Orlando Bravo, managing partner of global private equity firm Thoma Bravo, is using his business philosophy and philanthropic resources to help transform the island’s entrepreneurial landscape. Through both his investment expertise and […]
Mikokos named one of ‘Top Sustainability Startups to Watch’ in 2025
Kimberly Ramos, CEO of Mikokos, leads the Puerto Rico startup recognized among the top sustainability companies to watch in 2025. The Bravo Family Foundation-supported company was recognized for its natural ingredient-based personal care products. The Bravo Family Foundation announced that Mikokos, one of the standout companies in its Rising Young Entrepreneurs Program (REP), […]
Mastering the Numbers and Profitable Growth
Entrepreneurs explain why understanding the Income and Expense Statement is essential in business ByMARIAN R. RODRÍ Managing a company’s finances properly, even though it may seem complex, is essential to achieving sustainable growth. Other factors are also important, but having a clear understanding of how income is generated and how expenses are controlled […]
Bravo Foundation honors 2025 REP entrepreneurs in San Juan
Orlando Bravo, right, co-founder of the Bravo Family Foundation, presents the All-Around Performance Award to Obeth Seguinot of Mikokos during REP Day 2025. By NIMB Staff The Bravo Family Foundation marked the sixth edition of REP Day 2025, highlighting the achievements of entrepreneurs participating in its Rising Entrepreneurs Program. The event brought together […]
Orlando Bravo’s Bet on Entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico Bears Fruit
Ramón Pagán, president and founder of Caribe Drones, and his wife Edelmarie Rivera, service manager. (Carlos Rivera Giusti / Staff) ByMarian DíazBusiness Graduates of programs from the Bravo Foundation reveal how the “playbook” of the Mayagüez-born investor has changed their lives and businesses. Despite the multiple challenges Puerto Rico faces, the island […]