These acquirers buy tech companies

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

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

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

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

CSI Perseus

Operating group of Constellation Software Inc. that acquires vertical market software businesses. Forever acquirer blending global strength of parent company with focus and agility of small, dedicated team to preserve legacies and fuel lasting growth.

Markham, Canada
Founded 1995
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$1M+ ARR
Deal structure All cash

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

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

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.

Baltimore, USA
Founded 1992
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$40M - $400M ARR
Deal structure Stock + cash, Flexible

Balio

Team of ex-SaaS founders, operators, and investors who acquire and scale B2B software companies while preserving founder legacy.

London, UK
Founded 2022
Industries B2B Software
Close time 8-10 weeks
Deal structure Flexible

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

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.

San Antonio, USA
Founded 2018
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$2M - $15M ARR
Close time 60 days
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

AppHub

E-commerce enablement platform serving merchants across Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce. Strategic acquirer building comprehensive suite of e-commerce applications through M&A.

New York, USA
Founded 2021
Industries E-commerce & Payments

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

FPE Capital

UK private equity firm specializing in B2B software, data, and software services companies with £5M-£50M revenue, focusing exclusively on UK and Irish headquartered businesses.

London, UK
Founded 2010
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

saas.group

Founded by serial entrepreneurs, acquires bootstrapped SaaS companies with a founder-friendly approach to elevate products and organizations. Built by founders and product enthusiasts.

Seattle, USA
Founded 2017
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Target ~$1M - $10M ARR
Response time 24 hours
Deal structure All cash, Flexible

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.

Manchester, USA
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software

Gemspring Capital

Lower middle-market private equity firm providing flexible capital solutions across multiple sectors, with dedicated software investment team and $2.1B in aggregate commitments.

Westport, USA
Founded 2015
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

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

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

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.

Richmond, USA
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$180K - $1M ARR
Deal structure All cash

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

Vela Software Group

Subsidiary of Constellation Software that acquires, manages and builds industry-specific software businesses globally. Provides vertical market software expertise, operational support and capital to help businesses grow organically and through acquisitions.

Toronto, Canada
Founded 1995
Industries B2B Software

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.

Toronto, Canada
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Target ~$1M - $20M ARR

Constellation Software Inc.

Leading provider of software and services to select public and private sector markets. Acquires, manages and builds industry-specific software businesses.

Toronto, Canada
Founded 1995
Industries B2B Software
Target ~Up to $700M ARR
Deal structure All cash