These 68 companies buy early stage software businesses (under $1M ARR)
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The Access Group
Leading provider of business management software to mid-market organizations, offering ERP, HR, payroll, CRM, and industry-specific solutions.
ClearCourse
UK private equity-backed software and embedded payments specialist that acquires industry-specific software businesses across retail, hospitality, membership, and business services sectors.
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.
Appfire
Enterprise collaboration software company that acquires Atlassian marketplace apps and B2B workplace tools, with $200M+ ARR and acquisitions every 6-8 weeks.
Alleyway Capital
Private equity firm focused on acquiring profitable micro-SaaS companies, taking controlling stakes with a transparent acquisition process.
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.
Growth Stack
Private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing profitable B2B SaaS businesses worldwide, with rapid deployment teams across five countries providing expertise to accelerate business growth.
Fork Equity
Micro private equity firm that specializes in buying, growing, and selling small B2B SaaS businesses, providing 'painless exits for bootstrapped founders'.
Cache Ventures
Venture studio that builds, advises, and invests in companies. Focus on acquiring and managing assets across multiple verticals with indefinite time horizon.
Ideagen
Leading provider of software solutions for regulated and high-compliance industries including EHS, quality management, risk management, audit, and collaboration tools.
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.
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
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
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
Advantive
Leading provider of mission-critical software for specialty manufacturing and distribution companies, offering purpose-built ERP, MES and SPC software solutions. TA Associates-backed strategic acquirer focused on vertical software consolidation.
Harris Computer
Global vertical market software provider that acquires, manages, and builds software businesses using a 'forever time horizon.' Focuses on businesses serving public and private sectors including local government, education, public safety, healthcare, and utilities.
First Principles
Venture holding company that starts, acquires, and advises B2B SaaS companies. Focuses on building and scaling businesses in Martech, Fintech, and HR space with goal to create $100M in enterprise value annually.
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.
XO Capital
Micro private equity firm founded by experienced operators who buy small, profitable B2B SaaS businesses. Founded by Andrew Pierno, Danny Chu, and Henry Armistead who collectively raised over $20M and sold 3 companies before starting XO.
Shop Circle
Leading AI-driven technology platform that acquires and grows e-commerce software, specializing in commerce-centric products powered by AI.
Balio
Team of ex-SaaS founders, operators, and investors who acquire and scale B2B software companies while preserving founder legacy.
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.
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.