Early Life and Education
Scott Crabill was born and raised in Springfield, Ohio. He pursued higher education at Stanford University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. This educational background laid the foundation for his successful career in private equity.
Rise to Success
Crabill's career began in corporate finance at Alex. Brown & Sons. He later took on an investment role at J.H. Whitney before joining Summit Partners. In 2002, he joined Thoma Bravo, where he has been instrumental in the firm's growth into one of the world's largest software investors. He has played a critical role in the firm's evolution as a software buyout specialist.
Key Business Strategies
As a Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo, Crabill is responsible for identifying and executing new deals and works closely with portfolio companies as an active board member. He has served on the boards of over 25 portfolio companies and has led 15 exits. His expertise has been key to Thoma Bravo's success in the enterprise software sector, which now represents a significant portion of private equity investments.
Philanthropy
Crabill and his wife, Angela, established the Crabill Family Foundation in 2018. The foundation focuses its giving on Springfield, Ohio, and San Francisco, California, supporting healthcare, education, housing, and enriching arts opportunities. The foundation's assets are valued at $53.7 million and distributed $1.2 million in grants in 2023 across 21 awards.
