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.
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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
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Last updated: October 6, 2025
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