These acquirers buy tech companies

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

HoriZen Capital

Team of SaaS operators, marketing and finance experts focused on growing and exiting businesses through growth marketing and M&A.

Edmonton, Canada
Founded 2019
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$1M - $5M ARR

Medallia

Enterprise experience management SaaS platform that captures and analyzes real-time customer and employee feedback, offering AI-powered insights for customer communication and engagement.

San Francisco, USA
Founded 2001
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure All cash

Constellation Software Inc.

Leading provider of software and services to select public and private sector markets. Acquires, manages and builds industry-specific software businesses.

Toronto, Canada
Founded 1995
Industries B2B Software
Target ~Up to $700M ARR
Deal structure All cash

Jaan Capital

Operator-led search fund dedicated to acquiring a single small to medium-sized SaaS business. Led by Raj Mahajan, former CEO who acquired, ran, and sold SuperSalon.

Austin, USA
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$5M - $15M ARR
Deal structure All cash, Flexible

Think3

$1B fund designed to enable SaaS founders to take more shots on goal by acquiring lower middle-market SaaS companies and helping founders transition to new ventures.

Austin, USA
Founded 2017
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Target ~$3M+ ARR
Close time 4 weeks
Deal structure All cash

Vista Equity Partners

Leading software-focused private equity firm with $100B+ AUM and 600+ transactions, specializing in enterprise software, data, and technology companies with founder-friendly approach.

Austin, USA
Founded 2000
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

Cordance

North Carolina-based holding company that acquires founder-owned vertical B2B SaaS companies with strong leadership and high growth potential.

North Carolina, USA
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$2M - $10M ARR
Deal structure Flexible

Growth Stack

Private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing profitable B2B SaaS businesses worldwide, with rapid deployment teams across five countries providing expertise to accelerate business growth.

Reno, USA
Founded 2018
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$300K+ 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

Main Capital Partners

Leading European private equity firm with exclusive focus on enterprise software companies. Strategic partner for profitable growth journeys to build international software groups.

The Hague, Netherlands
Founded 2003
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Stock + cash

Relay Commerce

E-commerce software holding company that operates & acquires exceptional ecommerce SaaS companies. They buy businesses ready to scale and pair them with their operating team to accelerate growth.

New York, USA
Founded 2021
Industries E-commerce & Payments
Target ~$1M+ ARR
Response time Within 24 hours
Deal structure All cash, Flexible

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

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

EQT

Global investment organization with active software and technology acquisition strategy, focusing on vertical SaaS platforms, sustainability software, and enterprise solutions across multiple industries.

Stockholm, Sweden
Founded 1994
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

Software Combined

Australia-based holding company focused on acquiring profitable B2B industry-specific software businesses with recurring revenue, backed by Navis Capital Partners.

Sydney, Australia
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Flexible

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

Visma

Europe's leading provider of mission-critical cloud business software including accounting, payroll, invoicing, HR, and ERP solutions for small businesses, medium businesses, and public sector.

Oslo, Norway
Founded 1996
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure All cash

Topicus.com Inc.

Leading pan-European provider of vertical market software and vertical market platforms to clients in public and private sector markets. Operates and invests in countries across Europe, acquiring, building and managing specialized software companies providing mission-critical solutions.

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Founded 2021
Industries B2B Software

Francisco Partners

Leading global private equity firm specializing in technology and technology-enabled businesses. Founded to pursue structured investments in technology companies undergoing strategic, technological, and operational inflection points.

San Francisco, USA
Founded 1999
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Flexible

Embrace Software Inc.

Acquires and invests in niche vertical-SaaS businesses. Entrepreneurs and enterprise technologists focused on companies offering mission-critical software.

Tampa, USA
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$2M - $30M ARR
Close time 45-60 days diligence

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

Calm Capital

Holding company that acquires profitable businesses with simple models that require little operational effort and have established customer bases.

North Carolina, USA
Founded 2018
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure All cash

saas.group

Founded by serial entrepreneurs, acquires bootstrapped SaaS companies with a founder-friendly approach to elevate products and organizations. Built by founders and product enthusiasts.

Seattle, USA
Founded 2017
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Target ~$1M - $10M ARR
Response time 24 hours
Deal structure All cash, Flexible

Tyler Technologies Inc.

Provider of proprietary software to the United States public sector, offering integrated software and technology services for local governments, courts, schools, and other government entities.

Plano, Texas
Founded 1966
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Stock + cash