Relay Commerce

E-commerce software holding company that operates & acquires exceptional ecommerce SaaS companies. They buy businesses ready to scale and pair them with their operating team to accelerate growth.

New York, USA Est. 2021

Investment Requirements

Revenue (ARR)
$1M+
Deal Structure
All cash Flexible
Target Industries
E-commerce & Payments
Geographic Focus
North America
Time To
Response
Within 24 hours
Valuation
1 week
Close
35 days

Company Overview

About Relay Commerce

Relay Commerce is an e-commerce software holding company that operates & acquires exceptional ecommerce SaaS companies. They buy businesses ready to scale and pair them with their operating team to accelerate growth.

Investment Focus

  • Target: E-commerce SaaS companies ready to scale
  • Minimum ARR: $1M+
  • Approach: Pair acquisitions with operating team for growth acceleration
  • Deal Structure: Simple structures with significant cash upfront

Acquisition Process

Relay Commerce is known for their exceptionally fast process:

  • Response Time: Within 24 hours
  • First Estimate: 1 week
  • Average Close: 35 days

They focus on flexible transactions with significant cash upfront, making them attractive to founders looking for quick, straightforward exits.

Portfolio Strategy

Their portfolio focuses exclusively on e-commerce tools and includes companies like Fomo, SmartrMail, Peel Insights, and Smartrr, demonstrating their commitment to building a comprehensive e-commerce software ecosystem.

Portfolio Companies

Fomo
Social proof notifications
SalesPop
Social proof platform
SmartrMail
Email marketing automation
Flockler
Social media aggregation
Peel Insights
E-commerce analytics
Relo
Logistics platform
BookThatApp
Appointment booking
Smartrr
Subscription management