These acquirers buy tech companies

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

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

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

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

Permanent Equity

Private equity firm investing permanent capital (30-year funds) in family-owned and closely-held companies with no intention of selling, focusing on businesses that 'care what happens next'.

Columbia, Missouri
Founded 2007
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Stock + cash

Software Combined

Australia-based holding company focused on acquiring profitable B2B industry-specific software businesses with recurring revenue, backed by Navis Capital Partners.

Sydney, Australia
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Flexible

PennSpring Capital

People-forward private equity firm focused on lower middle-market companies in business services, SaaS, education, and manufacturing with entrepreneur-first approach.

Lancaster, USA
Founded 2018
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure 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

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.

Austin, USA
Founded 2017
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Target ~$3M+ ARR
Close time 4 weeks
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

EG A/S

Leading Nordic vertical software company providing industry-specific SaaS solutions across healthcare, construction, public administration, and other vertical markets. Serves over 32,000 customers and has over 2,400 employees primarily in Nordic countries.

Kolding, Denmark
Founded 1988
Industries B2B Software

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

Susquehanna Growth Equity

Growth equity investor backed by entrepreneurs (Susquehanna International Group), providing the most flexible capital for software and information services companies with no fixed time horizons.

Philadelphia, USA
Founded 2006
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Target ~$5M - $100M ARR
Deal structure Stock + cash, Flexible

Vista Equity Partners

Leading software-focused private equity firm with $100B+ AUM and 600+ transactions, specializing in enterprise software, data, and technology companies with founder-friendly approach.

Austin, USA
Founded 2000
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

Shop Circle

Leading AI-driven technology platform that acquires and grows e-commerce software, specializing in commerce-centric products powered by AI.

London, UK
Founded 2021
Industries E-commerce & Payments

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

Tyler Technologies Inc.

Provider of proprietary software to the United States public sector, offering integrated software and technology services for local governments, courts, schools, and other government entities.

Plano, Texas
Founded 1966
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Stock + 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

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.

Montreal, Canada
Founded 1995
Industries B2B Software
Close time Under 30 days
Deal structure All cash

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

Pantastic Apps

E-commerce platform and acquirer that provides enterprise-grade application tools for independent brands to power their ecommerce operations, including AI-powered personalization, post-purchase offers, and affiliate marketing solutions

Palo Alto, USA
Founded 2020
Industries E-commerce & Payments

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.

Austin, Texas
Founded 2010
Industries B2B Software
Response time 10 days
Deal structure All cash

Software Growth Partners

Silicon Valley private equity firm focused on lower middle-market B2B software and SaaS companies with partnership-driven, hands-on investment approach.

Palo Alto, USA
Founded 2017
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Flexible

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

CORA Group

Operating group within Jonas Software that acquires, strengthens, and grows vertical market software companies. Led by experienced operators who were previously acquired, they focus on long-term partnerships and maintaining company culture while providing growth capital.

Toronto, Canada
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure All cash