These acquirers buy tech companies

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

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

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

Fork Equity

Micro private equity firm that specializes in buying, growing, and selling small B2B SaaS businesses, providing 'painless exits for bootstrapped founders'.

Austin, USA
Founded 2017
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$120K - $180K ARR
Close time Less than 30 days
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

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

Francisco Partners

Leading global private equity firm specializing in technology and technology-enabled businesses. Founded to pursue structured investments in technology companies undergoing strategic, technological, and operational inflection points.

San Francisco, USA
Founded 1999
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Flexible

Noosa Labs

Serial acquirer of profitable small SaaS products helping SMBs and prosumers run their business efficiently. They operate and improve products for long-term customer benefit, focusing on businesses with strong organic growth, high profitability, and stable codebase.

Miami, USA
Founded 2021
Industries B2B Software
Target ~Up to $1M ARR

Calm Capital

Holding company that acquires profitable businesses with simple models that require little operational effort and have established customer bases.

North Carolina, USA
Founded 2018
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

Polychrome

Investment firm focused on acquiring majority equity positions in early-stage B2B SaaS businesses and unlocking growth through operational expertise.

Richmond, USA
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Close time 12-18 months hands-on operational period after acquisition
Deal structure Stock + cash

HoriZen Capital

Team of SaaS operators, marketing and finance experts focused on growing and exiting businesses through growth marketing and M&A.

Edmonton, Canada
Founded 2019
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$1M - $5M ARR

Upland Software Inc.

Leader in AI-powered knowledge and content management software, providing cloud-based enterprise work management applications that help customers increase revenue, reduce costs, and deliver immediate value.

Austin, Texas
Founded 2010
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$5M - $25M ARR
Deal structure All cash

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.

Chicago, USA
Founded 1994
Industries B2B Software

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

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.

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Founded 2021
Industries B2B Software

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

New Mountain Capital

Private equity firm focusing on 'defensive growth' investments in mid-sized companies from economically acyclical industries. Emphasizes business building and growth rather than excessive risk.

New York City, NY
Founded 1999
Industries B2B Software

Thoma Bravo

Leading software-focused private equity firm with $181B+ AUM and 40+ year history, exclusively investing in software and technology companies with focus on categorical leadership.

Chicago, USA
Founded 1980
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure All cash

Next Coast Ventures

Austin-based venture capital firm providing early-stage capital to high-growth startups in 'Next Coast' markets between traditional coasts, with thematic research-driven investment approach.

Austin, USA
Founded 2016
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

Medallia

Enterprise experience management SaaS platform that captures and analyzes real-time customer and employee feedback, offering AI-powered insights for customer communication and engagement.

San Francisco, USA
Founded 2001
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure All cash

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

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.

Mississauga, Canada
Founded 2011
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure All cash

Volition Capital

Boston-based growth equity firm partnering with founders to accelerate business growth and scale innovative, high-potential companies. Focuses on founder-owned, capital-efficient businesses.

Boston, Massachusetts
Founded 2010
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Target ~$5M - $50M ARR

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.

Chicago, USA
Founded 2019
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible