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 • Est. 2020
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Investment Requirements

Revenue (ARR)
Flexible
Valuation
$3M - $30M
Deal Structure
Flexible
Target Industries
B2B Software
Geographic Focus
Global

Company Overview

Arising Ventures

What They Buy

  • Target: B2B software platforms with established competitive moat
  • Size: $3M - $30M annual revenue
  • Focus: High-margin technology businesses, marketplaces, SaaS platforms
  • Specialization: Turnarounds and special situations, non-traditional acquisitions
  • Structure: Long-term holding company, hands-on operational support

Recent Major Acquisitions

  • UpCounsel: Legal services marketplace (2020)
  • Abstract: Design collaboration platform (2022)
  • Jyve: Retail workforce marketplace (2022)
  • ERA: Retail recovery auditing firm

Track Record

  • Founded: 2020
  • Leadership: Kjerstin Erickson (CEO/Co-Founder, Y Combinator grad, Oxford MBA)
  • Co-Founders: Xavier Helgesen (Better World Books founder), Sieva Kozinsky
  • Philosophy: “High performance and heart” with stakeholder-first approach
  • Approach: Creative deal structures, founder-friendly mindset
  • Specialization: Companies facing challenges or special situations

Portfolio Companies

UpCounsel
Online legal services marketplace for entrepreneurs and businesses
Abstract
Design intelligence platform with version control for Sketch
Jyve
On-demand marketplace for retail gig workers and brand execution
ERA
Retail recovery auditing firm

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Last updated: October 6, 2025

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