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 • Est. 2018
Investment Requirements
Revenue (ARR)
$2M - $15M
Deal Structure
All cash
Target Industries
B2B Software
Geographic Focus
Global
Time To
Response
Valuation
Close
60 days
Company Overview
About Dura Software
What They Buy
Target Companies:
- License/SaaS software companies
- $2M - $15M ARR
- B2B and mission-critical products
- Vertical or horizontal niche focus
- ~25% annual growth (either direction)
- Less than 40% profitability
Deal Structure:
- All cash for 100% ownership
- Own cash (no funding risk)
- Never sell (permanent ownership)
- 60 days or less close timeline
Process Timeline
- Intro Call: 15 minutes
- NDA & Questionnaire: 1 hour
- Letter of Intent: 2 weeks
- Close: 60 days or less
What Makes Them Different
- Own Cash: No funding risk, guaranteed close
- Fast Process: 60 days or less vs. industry standard
- Legacy Protection: “Your team, customers, and reputation matter as much as your P&L”
- Dedicated Leadership: Puts dedicated leader in place post-acquisition
- Centers of Excellence: Supports companies as specialized units
- Permanent Home: Never sells, operates forever
Ideal Scenarios
- Founders ready to move on
- Underutilized companies with growth potential
- Carve-outs of product divisions
- Distressed companies needing quick exit
Recent Deals
- Nordic IT: IT solutions provider (2023)
- Lane Technology: Technology services (2022)
Track Record
15 acquisitions completed:
- 6Connex: Virtual events platform
- Moki: Mobile device management
- Satuit Technologies: Investment management software
- SecureVideo: Video communication platform
- DVSAnalytics: Analytics platform
- Infinity Software: Business management solutions
Portfolio Companies
DVSAnalytics
Analytics software platform
Infinity Software
Business management solutions
Vertex Systems
Specialized software systems
Moki
Mobile device management
6Connex
Virtual events platform
Nordic IT
IT solutions provider
Lane Technology
Technology services
Satuit Technologies
Investment management software
Publicações Online
Digital publishing platform
SecureVideo
Video communication platform
Faxination
Fax and document services
Invosys
Business software solutions
Founder Testimonials
"The acquisition process with the Dura team was efficient and smooth. They understood our business model and were able to close quickly while maintaining our operational independence."
"Dura has a vested interest in what happens and I believe truly cares about the employees and the company's success. They provide the resources needed for growth while preserving our company culture."