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.
Investment Requirements
Company Overview
About Arcadea Group
Arcadea Group is a long-duration investor in typically founder-led vertical software (VSaaS) companies with permanent capital focus. They specialize in high-quality, rapid-growth VSaaS businesses with ultra-long-range potential.
Investment Philosophy
- Founded: 2020/2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Focus: Permanent capital for founder-led VSaaS companies
- Duration: Long-term investment horizon with no exit pressure
- Target: High-quality, rapid-growth vertical software businesses
Investment Criteria
- Revenue Range: $1M to ~$20M+ ARR
- Target Markets: All verticals with VSaaS focus
- Structure: Primary capital for 50%+ growth or majority recapitalization/buyout
- Geographic Scope: Global mandate across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand
Portfolio Diversity
With 23+ investments/acquisitions, Arcadea Group serves various verticals:
Aviation & Transportation:
- Spidertracks (aviation tracking and safety)
- FlightLogger (aviation logging and management)
Agriculture & Food:
- AgCode (agricultural software solutions)
- Agdata Holdings/Phoenix (agricultural data management)
Healthcare:
- Intuitive Care (healthcare software solutions)
Technology & Media:
- Computer Information Systems (information management)
- Animati (animation and media software)
- Radfords Software (industry-specific solutions)
Capital Structure
- Committed Capital: $500M permanent capital model
- Investment Approach: Permanent capital with no forced exit timeline
- Target Structure: Growth capital and majority recapitalizations
- Focus: Founder-controlled VSaaS businesses
Global Reach
- Primary Base: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Investment Geography: North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand
- Market Coverage: Global mandate for vertical software investments
- Approach: Long-term partnership with founder-led businesses
Value Proposition
Arcadea Group offers VSaaS companies:
- Permanent capital structure with no exit pressure
- Focus on founder-controlled businesses
- Long-term growth partnership
- Global investment mandate
- Specialized expertise in vertical software markets
- Ultra-long-range investment horizon
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Last updated: October 6, 2025
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