Verne

Micro-private equity firm that buys mission-critical B2B SaaS companies with a founder-friendly approach emphasizing transparency and minimal disruption.

• United States • Est. 2020
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Investment Requirements

Revenue (ARR)
$300K - $5M
Deal Structure
All cash
Target Industries
B2B Software
Geographic Focus
Global

Company Overview

Verne

What They Buy

  • Target: Mission-critical B2B SaaS companies in niche verticals
  • Size: $300K - $5M ARR with low customer churn
  • Requirements: 3+ years operating history, diversified customer base
  • Focus: Unique advantage like brand or niche position
  • Philosophy: “For founders, by founders” with culture preservation
  • Structure: All cash deals, high-quality teams in place

Recent Major Acquisitions

  • Blinksale: Invoicing SaaS business (6-figure acquisition)
  • Scout: Dog walking and pet sitting software platform
  • Ottomatik: Business automation platform
  • Maple Join: SaaS collaboration tool
  • HireinSouth: Regional hiring platform

Track Record

  • Founded: 2020 by Colin Keeley and Brent Sanders
  • Leadership: Colin Keeley (serial acquirer, micro-PE educator)
  • Scale: 5 acquisitions in niche SaaS verticals
  • Philosophy: “No Gotcha Terms, No Brutal Diligence, No Assholes”
  • Approach: Constellation Software playbook for micro-deals
  • Focus: Niche verticals with minimal competition

Portfolio Companies

Blinksale
Invoicing SaaS business (6-figure acquisition)
Scout
Leading dog walking and pet sitting software
Ottomatik
Business automation platform
Maple Join
SaaS collaboration tool
HireinSouth
Regional hiring platform

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Last updated: October 6, 2025

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