ESW Capital

Private equity firm focused on buying, strengthening, and growing mature business software companies. Specializes in distressed situations and acquisitions of established enterprise software companies.

• Austin, Texas • Est. 1988
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Investment Requirements

Revenue (ARR)
$5M - $100M
Deal Structure
All cash
Target Industries
B2B Software
Geographic Focus
Global
Time To
Response
10 days to LOI
Valuation
Close
45 days

Company Overview

About ESW Capital

What They Buy

Target Companies:

  • Mature B2B software companies
  • $5-100M ARR
  • Distressed or turnaround situations
  • Global reach

Deal Structure:

  • All cash deals
  • 10 days to LOI, 45 days to close
  • No post-close contingencies

Contact: Austin, Texas | Founded 1988

Recent Deals

  • BryterCX: Customer experience platform (2023)
  • ScaleArc: Database load balancing

Track Record

150+ acquisitions completed:

  • Aurea: Enterprise software portfolio
  • Trilogy: Enterprise solutions
  • IgniteTech: AI-first software
  • Jive Software: Collaboration platform
  • Versata: Data management platform
  • GFI: IT security and communications

Portfolio Companies

Aurea
Enterprise software portfolio
Trilogy
Enterprise software solutions
IgniteTech
AI-first enterprise software
Crossover
Remote workforce platform
DevFactory
Software development services
Versata
Enterprise software platform
GFI
IT security and communications
Jive Software
Collaboration platform
ScaleArc
Database load balancing
Mobilogy
Mobile software solutions

Founder Testimonials

"We've been incredibly impressed with the depth of expertise and professional approach for both Ignite and ESW Capital since the beginning of our discussions. Our team is proud of what we have delivered to our customers, not only in terms of technological innovation, but also our high-bar for support, and we are confident we've placed this in the right hands with the acquisition by Ignite."
Justin Barney
BryterCX (CEO) (2023)
Source

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Last updated: October 6, 2025

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