These acquirers buy tech companies

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

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

XO Capital

Micro private equity firm founded by experienced operators who buy small, profitable B2B SaaS businesses. Founded by Andrew Pierno, Danny Chu, and Henry Armistead who collectively raised over $20M and sold 3 companies before starting XO.

Santa Monica, USA
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$600K+ ARR
Close time 30 days
Deal structure All cash

JMI Equity

Growth equity firm focused on investing in leading software companies. Partners with exceptional founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams at high-growth software companies.

Baltimore, USA
Founded 1992
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$40M - $400M ARR
Deal structure Stock + cash, Flexible

Harris Computer

Global vertical market software provider that acquires, manages, and builds software businesses using a 'forever time horizon.' Focuses on businesses serving public and private sectors including local government, education, public safety, healthcare, and utilities.

Ottawa, Canada
Founded 1976
Industries B2B Software
Response time 24 hours
Deal structure All cash

Hunter Search Capital

Private investment fund focused on partnering with entrepreneurs through search funds and other entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) vehicles to acquire and grow small businesses

Park City, Utah
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software

Guidepost Growth Equity

Leading growth equity firm that partners with entrepreneur-led technology companies offering innovative solutions in large, dynamic markets.

Boston, USA
Founded 2007
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Stock + cash, Flexible

Advantive

Leading provider of mission-critical software for specialty manufacturing and distribution companies, offering purpose-built ERP, MES and SPC software solutions. TA Associates-backed strategic acquirer focused on vertical software consolidation.

Tampa, USA
Founded 2022
Industries B2B Software

Big Band Software

B2B SaaS software holding company committed to harmonizing capital, culture and teams. Buys companies to run long-term without pressure to quickly extract or flip. Focuses on growing and profitable B2B SaaS businesses that serve other businesses.

Minneapolis, USA
Founded 2023
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$1M - $10M ARR
Deal structure All cash

Ionic Partners

Global enterprise software investment firm led by seasoned operators, dedicated to acquiring and scaling B2B software companies. Focuses on 'Second Chasm' companies - those with strong products and recurring revenue but constrained growth.

Austin, Texas
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$5M - $50M ARR
Close time Weeks not months
Deal structure Stock + 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

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

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

Strattam Capital

Private equity firm that invests in founder-led, independent B2B software and technology companies across North America using their Five-Point Plan process.

Austin, USA
Founded 2013
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Stock + cash

Fork Equity

Micro private equity firm that specializes in buying, growing, and selling small B2B SaaS businesses, providing 'painless exits for bootstrapped founders'.

Austin, USA
Founded 2017
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$120K - $180K ARR
Close time Less than 30 days
Deal structure All cash

Cache Ventures

Venture studio that builds, advises, and invests in companies. Focus on acquiring and managing assets across multiple verticals with indefinite time horizon.

Miami, Florida
Founded 2013
Industries E-commerce & Payments, B2B Software

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

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

Third South Capital

Micro-holding company focused on acquiring niche software businesses with $15K-$80K MRR that have proven product-market fit and low operational overhead.

Richmond, USA
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$180K - $1M ARR
Deal structure All cash

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

Dura Software

Specialists in acquiring and operating hyperniche software products that fit narrow but mission-critical use cases for business customers. They buy software companies from owners looking for a long-term home and operate them with no intention to sell.

San Antonio, USA
Founded 2018
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$2M - $15M ARR
Close time 60 days
Deal structure All cash

Verne

Micro-private equity firm that buys mission-critical B2B SaaS companies with a founder-friendly approach emphasizing transparency and minimal disruption.

United States
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$300K - $5M ARR
Deal structure All cash

Genesys

Leading AI-powered customer experience and contact center technology company that acquires CX, AI, and customer engagement platforms to enhance experience orchestration capabilities.

Daly City, USA
Founded 1990
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure All cash

Ideagen

Leading provider of software solutions for regulated and high-compliance industries including EHS, quality management, risk management, audit, and collaboration tools.

Nottingham, UK
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure All cash