These acquirers buy tech companies

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

Balio

Team of ex-SaaS founders, operators, and investors who acquire and scale B2B software companies while preserving founder legacy.

London, UK
Founded 2022
Industries B2B Software
Close time 8-10 weeks
Deal structure Flexible

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

Hadley Family Capital

Direct investing arm of Hadley Family Office focused exclusively on supporting acquisition entrepreneurs through search funds and entrepreneurial acquisitions, providing value-add operational expertise

Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Founded 2018
Industries B2B Software

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

AppHub

E-commerce enablement platform serving merchants across Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce. Strategic acquirer building comprehensive suite of e-commerce applications through M&A.

New York, USA
Founded 2021
Industries E-commerce & Payments

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

Jonas Software

Leading acquirer of mission-critical vertical market software companies with over 20+ years of experience. Buy-and-hold forever acquirer operating on decentralized model, providing businesses with tools and network to grow into successful companies.

Markham, Canada
Founded 2003
Industries B2B Software
Close time 2 months after LOI
Deal structure All cash

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lead Edge Capital

Growth equity firm with $5 billion in assets under management investing in software, internet, and tech-enabled businesses globally. Backed by a network of 700+ executives.

New York, USA
Founded 2011
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$10M+ ARR
Deal structure Stock + cash, 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

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

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

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

Level Equity

Leading middle market growth capital firm providing bespoke guidance to best-in-class software pioneers and technology leaders.

New York, USA
Founded 2009
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Stock + cash, 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

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

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

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