These 101 companies buy growth stage software businesses ($1M-$10M ARR)
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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.
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.
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.'
Relay Commerce
E-commerce software holding company that operates & acquires exceptional ecommerce SaaS companies. They buy businesses ready to scale and pair them with their operating team to accelerate growth.
Arcadea Group
Long-duration investor in typically founder-led vertical software (VSaaS) companies with permanent capital focus. Specializes in high-quality, rapid-growth VSaaS businesses with ultra-long-range potential.
The Access Group
Leading provider of business management software to mid-market organizations, offering ERP, HR, payroll, CRM, and industry-specific solutions.
Cache Ventures
Venture studio that builds, advises, and invests in companies. Focus on acquiring and managing assets across multiple verticals with indefinite time horizon.
Calm Capital
Holding company that acquires profitable businesses with simple models that require little operational effort and have established customer bases.
Southport Ventures
Investment firm focused on mission-critical B2B software businesses with specialized expertise in GovTech, targeting profitable companies with strong operational history.
Level Equity
Leading middle market growth capital firm providing bespoke guidance to best-in-class software pioneers and technology leaders.
Guidepost Growth Equity
Leading growth equity firm that partners with entrepreneur-led technology companies offering innovative solutions in large, dynamic markets.
EXA Capital
Strategic operators and investors in growing vertical market software companies. Buy-and-hold forever model focused on preserving founder legacies while enabling growth.
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.
Embrace Software Inc.
Acquires and invests in niche vertical-SaaS businesses. Entrepreneurs and enterprise technologists focused on companies offering mission-critical software.
Software Combined
Australia-based holding company focused on acquiring profitable B2B industry-specific software businesses with recurring revenue, backed by Navis Capital Partners.
FPE Capital
UK private equity firm specializing in B2B software, data, and software services companies with £5M-£50M revenue, focusing exclusively on UK and Irish headquartered businesses.
PennSpring Capital
People-forward private equity firm focused on lower middle-market companies in business services, SaaS, education, and manufacturing with entrepreneur-first approach.
Jaan Capital
Operator-led search fund dedicated to acquiring a single small to medium-sized SaaS business. Led by Raj Mahajan, former CEO who acquired, ran, and sold SuperSalon.
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.
Ramp Ventures
Growth-focused company that invests in and grows SaaS companies through revenue growth consulting, product management, and operational support services
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.
Staytuned
E-commerce software company building the 'Salesforce suite for e-commerce' by acquiring and developing Shopify apps that drive merchant growth and ROI.
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.
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.