Scaleworks
Private equity firm that acquires and operates B2B SaaS companies using their 'Venture Equity' model with hands-on operational approach and focus on scaling businesses from $5M-$20M ARR.
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Company Overview
Scaleworks
What They Buy
- Target: B2B SaaS companies in growth stage
- Size: $1M - $10M ARR (specializes in $5M - $20M scaling)
- Structure: Majority acquisitions with low/no debt
- Requirements: 70%+ margins, recurring revenue, diverse customer base
- Geography: Global (US, Canada, Poland offices)
Recent Major Acquisitions
- eSkill: Global leader in employment skills testing (July 2024)
- Full Circle Insights: Salesforce marketing attribution platform (July 2023)
- Centage Corporation: Modern FP&A software for SMBs (April 2023)
- Import.io: Enterprise web data extraction platform (January 2023)
- SearchSpring: E-commerce search and merchandising platform
Track Record
- Founded: 2015 in San Antonio, Texas
- Team: Ed Byrne (Founder & General Partner)
- Model: “Venture Equity” - hands-on operational scaling
- Scale: 400+ employees across portfolio companies
- Approach: Reinvest all profits into growth, preserve company culture
- Speed: 2 weeks to term sheet, 30-60 days to close
Portfolio Companies
Founder Testimonials
"After 11 years of bootstrapping, we are excited to partner with SaaS experts who share our passion for helping brands succeed online."
"Import.io provides critical services to its customers and has an excellent technology pedigree. We look forward to working alongside the Import.io team in this next phase of the company's expansion."
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Last updated: October 6, 2025
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