These 68 companies buy early stage software businesses (under $1M ARR)
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AppHub
E-commerce enablement platform serving merchants across Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce. Strategic acquirer building comprehensive suite of e-commerce applications through M&A.
Awesome Motive
Software holding company that creates tools and training to help small businesses grow & compete with the big guys. Over 30 million websites use their software.
Software Growth Partners
Silicon Valley private equity firm focused on lower middle-market B2B software and SaaS companies with partnership-driven, hands-on investment approach.
CVC Groups
Computer Ventures in Canada (CVC) Groups acquires, develops, and boosts IT, Telco, VARs, MSPs, and MSSPs. Self-funded with over $1 billion in transactions and 150+ years of combined board experience.
Calm Capital
Holding company that acquires profitable businesses with simple models that require little operational effort and have established customer bases.
iTrinity
SaaS portfolio operator running fast-growing portfolio of highly profitable businesses. Started with bootstrapping KWFinder in 2014, now operates 8 SaaS products with over 7.5 million users.
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.
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.
The Access Group
Leading provider of business management software to mid-market organizations, offering ERP, HR, payroll, CRM, and industry-specific solutions.
Next Coast Ventures
Austin-based venture capital firm providing early-stage capital to high-growth startups in 'Next Coast' markets between traditional coasts, with thematic research-driven investment approach.
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.
Verne
Micro-private equity firm that buys mission-critical B2B SaaS companies with a founder-friendly approach emphasizing transparency and minimal disruption.
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.
Level Equity
Leading middle market growth capital firm providing bespoke guidance to best-in-class software pioneers and technology leaders.
Battery Ventures
Global technology and software-focused investment firm backing potentially cutting-edge, category-defining businesses across multiple sectors and stages.
WeCommerce
Ecommerce enablement software provider and home to leading applications, themes and agencies powering forward-thinking merchants. Focuses on acquiring and operating companies in the Shopify partner ecosystem.
MRI Software
Leading global provider of real estate software solutions for commercial and residential property management, investment management, and PropTech. The largest real estate software company in the world with 6+ million users.
Arising Ventures
Holding company that acquires and operates B2B tech businesses, specializing in turnarounds and special situations with a focus on high-margin software platforms.
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.
Polychrome
Investment firm focused on acquiring majority equity positions in early-stage B2B SaaS businesses and unlocking growth through operational expertise.
Hunter Search Capital
Private investment fund focused on partnering with entrepreneurs through search funds and other entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) vehicles to acquire and grow small businesses
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.'
Shop Circle
Leading AI-driven technology platform that acquires and grows e-commerce software, specializing in commerce-centric products powered by AI.
Medallia
Enterprise experience management SaaS platform that captures and analyzes real-time customer and employee feedback, offering AI-powered insights for customer communication and engagement.