Compuware

Acquired

Compuware Technology Inc.

Detroit, United States · Founded 1973

Headquarters
Detroit, Michigan
Employees
1001–5000
Founded
1973
Acquired by
BMC SoftwareMar 2020 · $1.5B

About

Compuware is an enterprise software company exclusively focused on optimizing IBM mainframe environments for the world's largest organizations. Founded in 1973 in Detroit, Michigan, Compuware provides tools for mainframe application performance management, developer productivity, automated testing, and DevOps integration, enabling teams to modernize and accelerate mainframe software delivery without disrupting existing operations. The company's products help financial institutions, insurers, and other mainframe-dependent enterprises reduce mainframe costs, improve developer experience, and bridge the skills gap as experienced mainframe staff retire. Compuware was taken private by Thoma Bravo in 2014 for approximately $2.5 billion, and subsequently acquired by BMC Software in 2020 for approximately $2 billion. The company is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

Summary

Compuware is an Infrastructure company based in Detroit, United States, founded in 1973. Investors include BMC Software, Thoma Bravo and KKR.

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