These acquirers buy tech companies

Curated directory of 100+ companies that acquire software and tech-enabled companies.

Permanent Equity

Private equity firm investing permanent capital (30-year funds) in family-owned and closely-held companies with no intention of selling, focusing on businesses that 'care what happens next'.

Columbia, Missouri
Founded 2007
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Stock + cash

New Mountain Capital

Private equity firm focusing on 'defensive growth' investments in mid-sized companies from economically acyclical industries. Emphasizes business building and growth rather than excessive risk.

New York City, NY
Founded 1999
Industries B2B Software

PennSpring Capital

People-forward private equity firm focused on lower middle-market companies in business services, SaaS, education, and manufacturing with entrepreneur-first approach.

Lancaster, USA
Founded 2018
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

Shop Circle

Leading AI-driven technology platform that acquires and grows e-commerce software, specializing in commerce-centric products powered by AI.

London, UK
Founded 2021
Industries E-commerce & Payments

Mosaic Software Group

Permanent capital investment firm that acquires and grows B2B software companies. Founded by former enterprise software entrepreneurs who wanted to be 'the buyer that we wish had existed when we were selling our companies – one without any trade-offs.'

San Francisco, USA
Founded 2023
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$1M - $10M ARR
Deal structure Majority ownership, 100% acquisition

Ramp Ventures

Growth-focused company that invests in and grows SaaS companies through revenue growth consulting, product management, and operational support services

Austin, USA
Founded 2014
Industries B2B Software

WeCommerce

Ecommerce enablement software provider and home to leading applications, themes and agencies powering forward-thinking merchants. Focuses on acquiring and operating companies in the Shopify partner ecosystem.

Victoria, Canada
Founded 2019
Industries E-commerce & Payments
Response time Few days
Deal structure All cash, Flexible

WestView Capital

Boston-based private equity firm focused on growth-oriented companies. Partners with exceptional entrepreneurs in minority and majority recapitalizations, growth capital and buyout transactions.

Boston, USA
Founded 2004
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Stock + cash, Flexible

Awesome Motive

Software holding company that creates tools and training to help small businesses grow & compete with the big guys. Over 30 million websites use their software.

West Palm Beach, USA
Founded 2011
Industries B2B Software, E-commerce & Payments
Target ~$250K - $10M ARR
Response time 48 hours
Deal structure All cash, Minority investment

Alicorn Venture Partners

European venture capital firm specializing in growth-stage frontier technology companies through secondaries and bespoke primary transactions, with strong focus on Israel and UK markets.

London, UK
Founded 2017
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Stock + cash, Flexible

CSI Perseus

Operating group of Constellation Software Inc. that acquires vertical market software businesses. Forever acquirer blending global strength of parent company with focus and agility of small, dedicated team to preserve legacies and fuel lasting growth.

Markham, Canada
Founded 1995
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$1M+ ARR
Deal structure All cash

Bloom Equity Partners

Growth equity firm investing in mission-critical B2B SaaS and fintech companies with competitive moats and strong customer retention metrics.

New York, USA
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$2M - $20M ARR
Deal structure Flexible

Razor Group

Leading e-commerce aggregator that acquires and scales promising online brands, particularly Amazon FBA businesses. Uses proprietary technology and data infrastructure to unlock brands' full potential through strategic acquisition and growth.

Berlin, Germany
Founded 2020
Industries E-commerce & Payments
Deal structure 100% acquisition, All cash

Horizon Capital

UK private equity firm specializing in buy-and-build strategies for technology services, software, data analytics, and business services companies with up to £100M enterprise value.

London, UK
Founded 2018
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

Resurgent Capital Partners

Lower middle-market private equity firm specializing in distressed, divestitured, and performing companies across SaaS, business services, healthcare, and e-commerce sectors.

Westlake Village, USA
Founded 2017
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

Next Coast Ventures

Austin-based venture capital firm providing early-stage capital to high-growth startups in 'Next Coast' markets between traditional coasts, with thematic research-driven investment approach.

Austin, USA
Founded 2016
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

Scaleworks

Private equity firm that acquires and operates B2B SaaS companies using their 'Venture Equity' model with hands-on operational approach and focus on scaling businesses from $5M-$20M ARR.

San Antonio, USA
Founded 2015
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$1M - $10M ARR
Deal structure All cash

ESW Capital

Private equity firm focused on buying, strengthening, and growing mature business software companies. Specializes in distressed situations and acquisitions of established enterprise software companies.

Austin, Texas
Founded 1988
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$5M - $100M ARR
Response time 10 days to LOI
Deal structure All cash

Saltwater

Holding company founded by former Uber CEO Ryan Graves, focused on acquiring and operating small, profitable technology businesses through a partner equity model with long-term ownership.

Honolulu, USA
Founded 2017
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

Monument MicroCap Partners

Independent private investment firm focused on acquiring companies in the MicroCap Market, targeting businesses with EBITDA of $2-8 million in the United States and Canada. Seeks to partner with management teams to grow and harvest profitable businesses.

Indianapolis, USA
Founded 2018
Industries Tech Services
Deal structure Stock + cash

Alpine Software Group

Vertical SaaS acquirer and operator helping industry-specific software businesses become market-leading platforms. Branch of Alpine Investors with 50+ acquisitions since 2016.

Walnut Creek, USA
Founded 2016
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Flexible

The Access Group

Leading provider of business management software to mid-market organizations, offering ERP, HR, payroll, CRM, and industry-specific solutions.

Loughborough, UK
Founded 1991
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure All cash

Cuadrilla Capital

Enterprise software investment firm focused on control-oriented SaaS investments, specializing in analytics companies with strong product-market fit and strategic value.

Santa Barbara, USA
Founded 2021
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$8M - $28M ARR
Deal structure All cash

Gemspring Capital

Lower middle-market private equity firm providing flexible capital solutions across multiple sectors, with dedicated software investment team and $2.1B in aggregate commitments.

Westport, USA
Founded 2015
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible