Mosaic Software Group
Permanent capital investment firm that acquires and grows B2B software companies. Founded by former enterprise software entrepreneurs who wanted to be 'the buyer that we wish had existed when we were selling our companies – one without any trade-offs.'
Investment Requirements
Company Overview
Mosaic Software Group
What They Buy
- Target: B2B software companies (SaaS or on-premise)
- Size: $1M - $10M Annual Recurring Revenue
- Focus: Vertical or niche horizontal software solutions
- Structure: Majority to 100% ownership acquisitions
- Geography: North America-based companies
- Approach: Permanent capital with buy-and-hold philosophy
Acquisition Criteria
Financial Requirements:
- ARR: $1M - $10M Annual Recurring Revenue
- Retention: 90%+ annual customer retention
- Model: Both SaaS and on-premise software considered
- Performance: Profitable or clear path to profitability
Business Characteristics:
- Market Position: Vertical or specialized horizontal software
- Customer Base: High retention and satisfaction
- Team: Strong existing management and culture
- Geography: North America-based operations
Ideal Seller Situations
Founder Transitions:
- Founders wanting to change leadership roles
- Transition out of day-to-day business operations
- Scale company with experienced partner
- Preserve company legacy and corporate identity
Other Scenarios:
- Management teams looking to buy out current owners
- Business units carved out from larger companies
- Companies seeking growth acceleration with permanent capital
Investment Philosophy
Permanent Capital Approach:
- “A permanent home for ambitious B2B software companies”
- Buy-and-hold philosophy without exit pressure
- Long-term growth and stability focus
- Preserve company culture and team autonomy
Founder-Centric Values:
- Founded by former enterprise software entrepreneurs
- “The buyer we wish had existed when we were selling”
- Commitment to maintaining individual company identities
- Focus on accelerating organic growth
What Makes Them Different
Entrepreneurial Background:
- Founding team of former enterprise software entrepreneurs
- Deep understanding of founder challenges and priorities
- Experience building and selling software companies
- Genuine empathy for the founder journey
Operational Excellence:
- Entrepreneurial environment rich in resources
- Fast decision-making processes
- Keep companies nimble while accelerating growth
- Access to operational resources and expertise
Cultural Preservation:
- Maintain company culture and individual identities
- Preserve legacy and corporate identity
- Team autonomy with strategic support
- Values of long-term thinking and continuous learning
Process & Approach
Respectful Partnership:
- Position themselves as “respectful partners”
- Focus on building genuine relationships
- “Start the conversation” approach vs. hard sales
- Fast decision-making for founder convenience
Permanent Capital Benefits:
- No pressure for quick exits or flips
- Long-term investment horizon
- Stable ownership providing security
- Resources for sustainable growth
Benefits for Founders
Transition Flexibility:
- Support various founder transition scenarios
- Change leadership roles while staying involved
- Complete exit with confidence in company future
- Scale with experienced software operators
Growth Acceleration:
- Access to operational resources and expertise
- Entrepreneurial environment for continued innovation
- Strategic guidance from experienced software entrepreneurs
- Permanent capital for long-term growth initiatives
Legacy Preservation:
- Commitment to maintaining company culture
- Preserve what made the company successful
- Individual company identity maintained
- Team autonomy with strategic support
Founder Testimonials
"We wanted to be the buyer that we wish had existed when we were selling our companies – one without any trade-offs."
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Last updated: October 6, 2025
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