Ian's Blog: Nominal Returns · 20 August 2026 · Additional Read

Accelerant Extinguishes Its Stock Listing

Ian Gutterman

Accelerant, an insurance MGA platform, is returning to private equity after a year public at roughly IPO price. The deal suggests bearish market consensus on Accelerant's adverse-selection-laden business model is correct, yet Thoma Bravo's willingness to pay a premium despite widespread software underperformance raises questions about either hidden value or miscalculation.

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Topics: Insurance · Enterprise Software

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