These acquirers buy tech companies
Curated directory of 100+ companies that acquire software and tech-enabled companies.
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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.
CVC Groups
Computer Ventures in Canada (CVC) Groups acquires, develops, and boosts IT, Telco, VARs, MSPs, and MSSPs. Self-funded with over $1 billion in transactions and 150+ years of combined board experience.
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
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.
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.
ETA Equity
Search fund investor that invests in and supports entrepreneurs seeking to acquire and operate established small businesses through the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) model
Banyan Software
Leading acquirer and permanent home for mission-critical enterprise software businesses with a buy-and-hold-for-life strategy.
Fork Equity
Micro private equity firm that specializes in buying, growing, and selling small B2B SaaS businesses, providing 'painless exits for bootstrapped founders'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PartnerOne
Enterprise software conglomerate that acquires and grows enterprise software companies for the long term, focused on companies with proven products and predictable revenue models.
PennSpring Capital
People-forward private equity firm focused on lower middle-market companies in business services, SaaS, education, and manufacturing with entrepreneur-first approach.
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.
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.
ClearCourse
UK private equity-backed software and embedded payments specialist that acquires industry-specific software businesses across retail, hospitality, membership, and business services sectors.
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.
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.
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.
EXA Capital
Strategic operators and investors in growing vertical market software companies. Buy-and-hold forever model focused on preserving founder legacies while enabling growth.
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.
Tiny Capital
Canadian technology holding company that acquires wonderful businesses for the long term. Focuses on internet and technology businesses with a buy-and-hold strategy.
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.