These 101 companies buy growth stage software businesses ($1M-$10M ARR)
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SpringSt Capital
Private equity firm that buys and scales vertical software businesses, providing deep operating expertise and long-term commitment to serving founders' people, customers, and legacy. Focuses on Energy, Healthcare, and Real Estate sectors.
team.blue
Europe's leading digital enabler for entrepreneurs and SMBs. Serial acquirer building comprehensive digital services platform through M&A across 22 countries.
Visma
Europe's leading provider of mission-critical cloud business software including accounting, payroll, invoicing, HR, and ERP solutions for small businesses, medium businesses, and public sector.
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'.
Monument MicroCap Partners
Independent private investment firm focused on acquiring companies in the MicroCap Market, targeting businesses with EBITDA of $2-8 million in the United States and Canada. Seeks to partner with management teams to grow and harvest profitable businesses.
SureSwift Capital
Exceptional operators of B2B SaaS businesses. Acquires SaaS businesses from independent founders and takes them to the next stage of 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.
Tiny Capital
Canadian technology holding company that acquires wonderful businesses for the long term. Focuses on internet and technology businesses with a buy-and-hold strategy.
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.
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.
Ramp Ventures
Growth-focused company that invests in and grows SaaS companies through revenue growth consulting, product management, and operational support services
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
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.
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.
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.
Valsoft Corporation
Acquirers and builders of vertical market software. Specializes in acquiring and developing vertical market software companies with mission-critical solutions.
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.
Scaleworks
Private equity firm that acquires and operates B2B SaaS companies using their 'Venture Equity' model with hands-on operational approach and focus on scaling businesses from $5M-$20M ARR.
CORA Group
Operating group within Jonas Software that acquires, strengthens, and grows vertical market software companies. Led by experienced operators who were previously acquired, they focus on long-term partnerships and maintaining company culture while providing growth capital.
Alicorn Venture Partners
European venture capital firm specializing in growth-stage frontier technology companies through secondaries and bespoke primary transactions, with strong focus on Israel and UK markets.
Cache Ventures
Venture studio that builds, advises, and invests in companies. Focus on acquiring and managing assets across multiple verticals with indefinite time horizon.
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.
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.
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.