Last November, VC firm Thoma Brava closed an investment in open source Java specialist Azul, becoming its leading backer.

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Executing a new strategy nearly always involves acquiring new resources and capabilities. Since firms can’t possibly get everything they need through internal development, it seems reasonable in ...