These acquirers buy tech companies
Curated directory of 100+ companies that acquire software and tech-enabled companies.
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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.
team.blue
Europe's leading digital enabler for entrepreneurs and SMBs. Serial acquirer building comprehensive digital services platform through M&A across 22 countries.
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.'
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.
The Brydon Group
Combat veteran-led private equity firm that partners with mid-career operators to acquire small businesses in B2B, B2G, and healthcare software and services. Focuses on CEO-in-Residence programs and provides committed capital with operational support.
SpringSt Capital
Private equity firm that buys and scales vertical software businesses, providing deep operating expertise and long-term commitment to serving founders' people, customers, and legacy. Focuses on Energy, Healthcare, and Real Estate sectors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
IgniteTech
AI-first enterprise software company and business unit of ESW Capital Group. Specializes in acquiring undercapitalized enterprise software companies that have failed to reach potential, then revitalizing them with AI capabilities and the IgniteTech Unlimited program.
Calm Capital
Holding company that acquires profitable businesses with simple models that require little operational effort and have established customer bases.
Vertus Group
Rebranded division of Jonas Software and Constellation Software launched in December 2023. Acquires high-performing vertical market software businesses with buy-and-hold forever approach, preserving entrepreneurial culture across 7 distinct verticals.
PennSpring Capital
People-forward private equity firm focused on lower middle-market companies in business services, SaaS, education, and manufacturing with entrepreneur-first approach.
Turn/River Capital
Software investment firm that partners with B2B software companies, providing data-driven methods, hands-on operational support, and flexible capital.
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.
AppHub
E-commerce enablement platform serving merchants across Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce. Strategic acquirer building comprehensive suite of e-commerce applications through M&A.
Volaris Group
Buy-and-hold acquirer of software businesses focused on long-term success, operating as part of Constellation Software Inc. Provides permanent home for companies with autonomy to operate and access to learning community. Has never sold a business after acquisition.
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.
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.
Guidepost Growth Equity
Leading growth equity firm that partners with entrepreneur-led technology companies offering innovative solutions in large, dynamic markets.