These 110 companies buy B2B software businesses

What They Look For

• SaaS with recurring revenue
• Enterprise customers
• Low churn (<10% annually)
• Clear ROI for customers

Common Categories

• CRM, Sales, Marketing tools
• HR, Finance, Operations software
• Developer tools & APIs
• Vertical SaaS solutions
* B2B software typically gets higher multiples due to predictable revenue

Noosa Labs

Serial acquirer of profitable small SaaS products helping SMBs and prosumers run their business efficiently. They operate and improve products for long-term customer benefit, focusing on businesses with strong organic growth, high profitability, and stable codebase.

Miami, USA
Founded 2021
Industries B2B Software
Target ~Up to $1M ARR

LTV SaaS Growth Fund

U.S. investment fund focused on SaaS and software investments in privately held businesses, with over 50 years combined SaaS M&A experience and access to exclusive private acquisition data.

Denver, USA
Founded 2018
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$1M - $50M ARR
Deal structure Flexible

Upland Software Inc.

Leader in AI-powered knowledge and content management software, providing cloud-based enterprise work management applications that help customers increase revenue, reduce costs, and deliver immediate value.

Austin, Texas
Founded 2010
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$5M - $25M ARR
Deal structure All cash

Think3

$1B fund designed to enable SaaS founders to take more shots on goal by acquiring lower middle-market SaaS companies and helping founders transition to new ventures.

Austin, USA
Founded 2017
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Target ~$3M+ ARR
Close time 4 weeks
Deal structure All cash

Vista Equity Partners

Leading software-focused private equity firm with $100B+ AUM and 600+ transactions, specializing in enterprise software, data, and technology companies with founder-friendly approach.

Austin, USA
Founded 2000
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

Lead Edge Capital

Growth equity firm with $5 billion in assets under management investing in software, internet, and tech-enabled businesses globally. Backed by a network of 700+ executives.

New York, USA
Founded 2011
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$10M+ ARR
Deal structure Stock + cash, Flexible

Level Equity

Leading middle market growth capital firm providing bespoke guidance to best-in-class software pioneers and technology leaders.

New York, USA
Founded 2009
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Stock + cash, Flexible

New Mountain Capital

Private equity firm focusing on 'defensive growth' investments in mid-sized companies from economically acyclical industries. Emphasizes business building and growth rather than excessive risk.

New York City, NY
Founded 1999
Industries B2B Software

Susquehanna Growth Equity

Growth equity investor backed by entrepreneurs (Susquehanna International Group), providing the most flexible capital for software and information services companies with no fixed time horizons.

Philadelphia, USA
Founded 2006
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Target ~$5M - $100M ARR
Deal structure Stock + cash, Flexible

Volaris Group

Buy-and-hold acquirer of software businesses focused on long-term success, operating as part of Constellation Software Inc. Provides permanent home for companies with autonomy to operate and access to learning community. Has never sold a business after acquisition.

Mississauga, Canada
Founded 2011
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure All cash

Volition Capital

Boston-based growth equity firm partnering with founders to accelerate business growth and scale innovative, high-potential companies. Focuses on founder-owned, capital-efficient businesses.

Boston, Massachusetts
Founded 2010
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Target ~$5M - $50M ARR

VitalHub

Public healthcare software company providing solutions for health and human services providers, focused on patient flow management, EHR systems, and workforce automation.

Toronto, Canada
Founded 2003
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Cash + earnout

Permanent Equity

Private equity firm investing permanent capital (30-year funds) in family-owned and closely-held companies with no intention of selling, focusing on businesses that 'care what happens next'.

Columbia, Missouri
Founded 2007
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Stock + cash

Thoma Bravo

Leading software-focused private equity firm with $181B+ AUM and 40+ year history, exclusively investing in software and technology companies with focus on categorical leadership.

Chicago, USA
Founded 1980
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure All cash

Vitec Software Group

Leading provider of vertical software solutions that develops and delivers standardized software for various industry niches, growing primarily through acquisitions of well-managed software companies

Umeå, Sweden
Founded 1985
Industries B2B Software

Jonas Software

Leading acquirer of mission-critical vertical market software companies with over 20+ years of experience. Buy-and-hold forever acquirer operating on decentralized model, providing businesses with tools and network to grow into successful companies.

Markham, Canada
Founded 2003
Industries B2B Software
Close time 2 months after LOI
Deal structure All cash

team.blue

Europe's leading digital enabler for entrepreneurs and SMBs. Serial acquirer building comprehensive digital services platform through M&A across 22 countries.

Gent, Belgium
Founded 2019
Industries B2B Software, E-commerce & Payments
Deal structure All cash, Flexible

Litera

Global leader in legal technology providing workflow, AI-powered due diligence review, collaboration, and data management solutions. Known as 'The Legal Experience Company' serving over 2.3 million legal professionals.

Chicago, USA
Founded 1994
Industries B2B Software

PartnerOne

Enterprise software conglomerate that acquires and grows enterprise software companies for the long term, focused on companies with proven products and predictable revenue models.

Montreal, Canada
Founded 1995
Industries B2B Software
Close time Under 30 days
Deal structure All cash

Xenon Partners

Private equity firm that acquires and accelerates early-stage B2B SaaS companies. Provides capital and operational expertise to scale technology businesses through their internal growth team.

United States
Founded 2014
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$1M - $10M ARR
Deal structure Cash + earnout

Ramp Ventures

Growth-focused company that invests in and grows SaaS companies through revenue growth consulting, product management, and operational support services

Austin, USA
Founded 2014
Industries B2B Software

Constellation Software Inc.

Leading provider of software and services to select public and private sector markets. Acquires, manages and builds industry-specific software businesses.

Toronto, Canada
Founded 1995
Industries B2B Software
Target ~Up to $700M ARR
Deal structure All cash

Cordance

North Carolina-based holding company that acquires founder-owned vertical B2B SaaS companies with strong leadership and high growth potential.

North Carolina, USA
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$2M - $10M ARR
Deal structure Flexible

Strattam Capital

Private equity firm that invests in founder-led, independent B2B software and technology companies across North America using their Five-Point Plan process.

Austin, USA
Founded 2013
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Stock + cash

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