These 68 companies buy early stage software businesses (under $1M ARR)

What They Pay

• Typically ~3-6x annual revenue
• Usually $50k-$5M deal sizes
• Often all-cash deals

What They Look For

• ~$10k-$100k monthly revenue
• Growing or stable revenue
• Minimal customer concentration
* Estimates based on market data - actual terms vary by company and deal

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

Vela Software Group

Subsidiary of Constellation Software that acquires, manages and builds industry-specific software businesses globally. Provides vertical market software expertise, operational support and capital to help businesses grow organically and through acquisitions.

Toronto, Canada
Founded 1995
Industries B2B Software

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

Saltwater

Holding company founded by former Uber CEO Ryan Graves, focused on acquiring and operating small, profitable technology businesses through a partner equity model with long-term ownership.

Honolulu, USA
Founded 2017
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

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.

Palo Alto, USA
Founded 2017
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Flexible

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

Valsoft Corporation

Acquirers and builders of vertical market software. Specializes in acquiring and developing vertical market software companies with mission-critical solutions.

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

Verne

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

United States
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$300K - $5M 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

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

Topicus.com Inc.

Leading pan-European provider of vertical market software and vertical market platforms to clients in public and private sector markets. Operates and invests in countries across Europe, acquiring, building and managing specialized software companies providing mission-critical solutions.

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Founded 2021
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

Shop Circle

Leading AI-driven technology platform that acquires and grows e-commerce software, specializing in commerce-centric products powered by AI.

London, UK
Founded 2021
Industries E-commerce & Payments

WestView Capital

Boston-based private equity firm focused on growth-oriented companies. Partners with exceptional entrepreneurs in minority and majority recapitalizations, growth capital and buyout transactions.

Boston, USA
Founded 2004
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Stock + cash, Flexible

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

Razor Group

Leading e-commerce aggregator that acquires and scales promising online brands, particularly Amazon FBA businesses. Uses proprietary technology and data infrastructure to unlock brands' full potential through strategic acquisition and growth.

Berlin, Germany
Founded 2020
Industries E-commerce & Payments
Deal structure 100% acquisition, All cash

Third South Capital

Micro-holding company focused on acquiring niche software businesses with $15K-$80K MRR that have proven product-market fit and low operational overhead.

Richmond, USA
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$180K - $1M ARR
Deal structure All cash

Pantastic Apps

E-commerce platform and acquirer that provides enterprise-grade application tools for independent brands to power their ecommerce operations, including AI-powered personalization, post-purchase offers, and affiliate marketing solutions

Palo Alto, USA
Founded 2020
Industries E-commerce & Payments

Vertus Group

Rebranded division of Jonas Software and Constellation Software launched in December 2023. Acquires high-performing vertical market software businesses with buy-and-hold forever approach, preserving entrepreneurial culture across 7 distinct verticals.

Toronto, Canada
Founded 2003
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure All cash

Performant Capital

Chicago-based lower middle-market private equity firm focused on technology-driven companies with recurring revenue, specializing in software, tech-enabled services, and data intelligence.

Chicago, USA
Founded 2019
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

Staytuned

E-commerce software company building the 'Salesforce suite for e-commerce' by acquiring and developing Shopify apps that drive merchant growth and ROI.

Los Angeles, USA
Founded 2018
Industries E-commerce & Payments
Deal structure All cash

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

Software Combined

Australia-based holding company focused on acquiring profitable B2B industry-specific software businesses with recurring revenue, backed by Navis Capital Partners.

Sydney, Australia
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Flexible

AppHub

E-commerce enablement platform serving merchants across Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce. Strategic acquirer building comprehensive suite of e-commerce applications through M&A.

New York, USA
Founded 2021
Industries E-commerce & Payments

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