These acquirers buy tech companies

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

Staytuned

E-commerce software company building the 'Salesforce suite for e-commerce' by acquiring and developing Shopify apps that drive merchant growth and ROI.

Los Angeles, USA
Founded 2018
Industries E-commerce & Payments
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

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

Embrace Software Inc.

Acquires and invests in niche vertical-SaaS businesses. Entrepreneurs and enterprise technologists focused on companies offering mission-critical software.

Tampa, USA
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$2M - $30M ARR
Close time 45-60 days diligence

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

Awesome Motive

Software holding company that creates tools and training to help small businesses grow & compete with the big guys. Over 30 million websites use their software.

West Palm Beach, USA
Founded 2011
Industries B2B Software, E-commerce & Payments
Target ~$250K - $10M ARR
Response time 48 hours
Deal structure All cash, Minority investment

Banyan Software

Leading acquirer and permanent home for mission-critical enterprise software businesses with a buy-and-hold-for-life strategy.

Atlanta, USA
Founded 2016
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$2M+ ARR
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

Jonas Software

Leading acquirer of mission-critical vertical market software companies with over 20+ years of experience. Buy-and-hold forever acquirer operating on decentralized model, providing businesses with tools and network to grow into successful companies.

Markham, Canada
Founded 2003
Industries B2B Software
Close time 2 months after LOI
Deal structure All cash

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

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

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

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

Cordance

North Carolina-based holding company that acquires founder-owned vertical B2B SaaS companies with strong leadership and high growth potential.

North Carolina, USA
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$2M - $10M ARR
Deal structure Flexible

Bloom Equity Partners

Growth equity firm investing in mission-critical B2B SaaS and fintech companies with competitive moats and strong customer retention metrics.

New York, USA
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$2M - $20M ARR
Deal structure Flexible

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.

London, UK
Founded 2018
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

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

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

Level Equity

Leading middle market growth capital firm providing bespoke guidance to best-in-class software pioneers and technology leaders.

New York, USA
Founded 2009
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Stock + cash, 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

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

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

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

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.

Walnut Creek, USA
Founded 2016
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Flexible