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.
ESW Capital
Private equity firm focused on buying, strengthening, and growing mature business software companies. Specializes in distressed situations and acquisitions of established enterprise software companies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EQT
Global investment organization with active software and technology acquisition strategy, focusing on vertical SaaS platforms, sustainability software, and enterprise solutions across multiple industries.
Topicus.com Inc.
Leading pan-European provider of vertical market software and vertical market platforms to clients in public and private sector markets. Operates and invests in countries across Europe, acquiring, building and managing specialized software companies providing mission-critical solutions.
Guidepost Growth Equity
Leading growth equity firm that partners with entrepreneur-led technology companies offering innovative solutions in large, dynamic markets.
Resurgent Capital Partners
Lower middle-market private equity firm specializing in distressed, divestitured, and performing companies across SaaS, business services, healthcare, and e-commerce sectors.
The Access Group
Leading provider of business management software to mid-market organizations, offering ERP, HR, payroll, CRM, and industry-specific solutions.
Litera
Global leader in legal technology providing workflow, AI-powered due diligence review, collaboration, and data management solutions. Known as 'The Legal Experience Company' serving over 2.3 million legal professionals.
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.
Alleyway Capital
Private equity firm focused on acquiring profitable micro-SaaS companies, taking controlling stakes with a transparent acquisition process.
Performant Capital
Chicago-based lower middle-market private equity firm focused on technology-driven companies with recurring revenue, specializing in software, tech-enabled services, and data intelligence.
Cache Ventures
Venture studio that builds, advises, and invests in companies. Focus on acquiring and managing assets across multiple verticals with indefinite time horizon.
MRI Software
Leading global provider of real estate software solutions for commercial and residential property management, investment management, and PropTech. The largest real estate software company in the world with 6+ million users.
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.
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.
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.
Balio
Team of ex-SaaS founders, operators, and investors who acquire and scale B2B software companies while preserving founder legacy.
Cordance
North Carolina-based holding company that acquires founder-owned vertical B2B SaaS companies with strong leadership and high growth potential.
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.
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.