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

The Brydon Group

Combat veteran-led private equity firm that partners with mid-career operators to acquire small businesses in B2B, B2G, and healthcare software and services. Focuses on CEO-in-Residence programs and provides committed capital with operational support.

Washington, D.C.
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Stock + cash

Software Circle

UK-based public company (PLC) and serial acquirer of vertical market software businesses. Inspired by Constellation Software model, they provide a permanent home for software companies with decentralized operations while helping founders find exit strategies 'without fuss.'

London, UK
Founded 2000
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure All cash

Battery Ventures

Global technology and software-focused investment firm backing potentially cutting-edge, category-defining businesses across multiple sectors and stages.

Boston, USA
Founded 1983
Industries B2B Software, E-commerce & Payments
Deal structure Flexible

Alpine Investors

People-driven private equity firm specializing in software and services businesses undergoing transitions. Known for their CEO-in-Training program and focus on exceptional talent.

San Francisco, USA
Founded 2000
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$1M+ ARR
Deal structure Flexible

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

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

Bregal Sagemount

Growth-focused private capital firm providing flexible capital and strategic assistance to market-leading companies in high-growth sectors.

New York, USA
Founded 2012
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$15M+ ARR
Deal structure Stock + cash, Flexible

Cuadrilla Capital

Enterprise software investment firm focused on control-oriented SaaS investments, specializing in analytics companies with strong product-market fit and strategic value.

Santa Barbara, USA
Founded 2021
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$8M - $28M ARR
Deal structure All cash

Avathon Capital

Private equity firm focused exclusively on education and workforce companies, making control and minority equity investments of $10M-$50M with $400M+ assets under management.

Chicago, USA
Founded 2015
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Flexible

SureSwift Capital

Exceptional operators of B2B SaaS businesses. Acquires SaaS businesses from independent founders and takes them to the next stage of growth.

Victoria, Canada
Founded 2015
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure All cash

Hadley Family Capital

Direct investing arm of Hadley Family Office focused exclusively on supporting acquisition entrepreneurs through search funds and entrepreneurial acquisitions, providing value-add operational expertise

Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Founded 2018
Industries B2B Software

Silversmith Capital Partners

Growth equity firm focused on supporting entrepreneurs in growing, profitable technology and healthcare companies. Partners with bootstrapped entrepreneurs as their first institutional investor.

Boston, USA
Founded 2015
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Stock + cash

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.'

San Francisco, USA
Founded 2023
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$1M - $10M ARR
Deal structure Majority ownership, 100% acquisition

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

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

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

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

CSI Perseus

Operating group of Constellation Software Inc. that acquires vertical market software businesses. Forever acquirer blending global strength of parent company with focus and agility of small, dedicated team to preserve legacies and fuel lasting growth.

Markham, Canada
Founded 1995
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$1M+ ARR
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

ESW Capital

Private equity firm focused on buying, strengthening, and growing mature business software companies. Specializes in distressed situations and acquisitions of established enterprise software companies.

Austin, Texas
Founded 1988
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$5M - $100M ARR
Response time 10 days to LOI
Deal structure All cash

Omegro

People-first buy-and-grow acquirer of software companies providing a permanent and safe home for long-term sustainable growth. Part of Constellation Software with over 1,000 acquisitions completed and a commitment to never sell any business.

Toronto, Canada
Founded 2024
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure All cash

Big Band Software

B2B SaaS software holding company committed to harmonizing capital, culture and teams. Buys companies to run long-term without pressure to quickly extract or flip. Focuses on growing and profitable B2B SaaS businesses that serve other businesses.

Minneapolis, USA
Founded 2023
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$1M - $10M ARR
Deal structure All cash

TELEO Capital

Lower middle-market private equity firm targeting enterprise software, healthcare IT, and tech-enabled services with focus on empowering management teams to execute business plans.

Los Angeles, USA
Founded 2015
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

Alpine Software Group

Vertical SaaS acquirer and operator helping industry-specific software businesses become market-leading platforms. Branch of Alpine Investors with 50+ acquisitions since 2016.

Walnut Creek, USA
Founded 2016
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Flexible

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