These acquirers buy tech companies

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

Alpine Investors

People-driven private equity firm specializing in software and services businesses undergoing transitions. Known for their CEO-in-Training program and focus on exceptional talent.

San Francisco, USA
Founded 2000
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$1M+ ARR
Deal structure Flexible

Xenon Partners

Private equity firm that acquires and accelerates early-stage B2B SaaS companies. Provides capital and operational expertise to scale technology businesses through their internal growth team.

United States
Founded 2014
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$1M - $10M ARR
Deal structure Cash + earnout

Arcadea Group

Long-duration investor in typically founder-led vertical software (VSaaS) companies with permanent capital focus. Specializes in high-quality, rapid-growth VSaaS businesses with ultra-long-range potential.

Toronto, Canada
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Target ~$1M - $20M ARR

Battery Ventures

Global technology and software-focused investment firm backing potentially cutting-edge, category-defining businesses across multiple sectors and stages.

Boston, USA
Founded 1983
Industries B2B Software, E-commerce & Payments
Deal structure Flexible

First Principles

Venture holding company that starts, acquires, and advises B2B SaaS companies. Focuses on building and scaling businesses in Martech, Fintech, and HR space with goal to create $100M in enterprise value annually.

Global (Remote-first)
Industries B2B Software

ClearCourse

UK private equity-backed software and embedded payments specialist that acquires industry-specific software businesses across retail, hospitality, membership, and business services sectors.

London, UK
Founded 2018
Industries B2B Software, E-commerce & Payments
Deal structure All cash

Accel-KKR

Private equity firm specializing exclusively in software and tech-enabled services companies. One of the most active PE investors in software with 450+ investments over 25 years.

Menlo Park, USA
Founded 2000
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$10M - $200M ARR
Deal structure Flexible

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

Banyan Software

Leading acquirer and permanent home for mission-critical enterprise software businesses with a buy-and-hold-for-life strategy.

Atlanta, USA
Founded 2016
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$2M+ ARR
Deal structure All cash

Arising Ventures

Holding company that acquires and operates B2B tech businesses, specializing in turnarounds and special situations with a focus on high-margin software platforms.

United States
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Flexible

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

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

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

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

Bregal Sagemount

Growth-focused private capital firm providing flexible capital and strategic assistance to market-leading companies in high-growth sectors.

New York, USA
Founded 2012
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$15M+ ARR
Deal structure Stock + cash, Flexible

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

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

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

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

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

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

FPE Capital

UK private equity firm specializing in B2B software, data, and software services companies with £5M-£50M revenue, focusing exclusively on UK and Irish headquartered businesses.

London, UK
Founded 2010
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

iTrinity

SaaS portfolio operator running fast-growing portfolio of highly profitable businesses. Started with bootstrapping KWFinder in 2014, now operates 8 SaaS products with over 7.5 million users.

Bratislava, Slovakia
Founded 2014
Industries B2B Software
Response time 24 hours
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