These 82 companies buy scale stage software businesses ($10M+ ARR)

What They Pay

• Typically ~6-12x annual revenue
• Usually $60M-$1B+ deal sizes
• Strategic premium for leaders
• Complex deal structures

What They Look For

• ~$1M+ monthly revenue
• Market leading position
• 95%+ gross revenue retention
• Strong competitive moats
* Estimates based on market data - actual terms vary by company and deal

Bregal Sagemount

Growth-focused private capital firm providing flexible capital and strategic assistance to market-leading companies in high-growth sectors.

New York, USA
Founded 2012
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$15M+ ARR
Deal structure Stock + cash, Flexible

Battery Ventures

Global technology and software-focused investment firm backing potentially cutting-edge, category-defining businesses across multiple sectors and stages.

Boston, USA
Founded 1983
Industries B2B Software, E-commerce & Payments
Deal structure Flexible

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.

Bratislava, Slovakia
Founded 2014
Industries B2B Software
Response time 24 hours
Deal structure All cash

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.

Walnut Creek, USA
Founded 2016
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Flexible

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.

Austin, USA
Founded 2016
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

Accel-KKR

Private equity firm specializing exclusively in software and tech-enabled services companies. One of the most active PE investors in software with 450+ investments over 25 years.

Menlo Park, USA
Founded 2000
Industries B2B Software
Target ~$10M - $200M ARR
Deal structure Flexible

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

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

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

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.

Mississauga, Canada
Founded 2011
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure All cash

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

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.

Washington, D.C.
Founded 2020
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Stock + cash

Cache Ventures

Venture studio that builds, advises, and invests in companies. Focus on acquiring and managing assets across multiple verticals with indefinite time horizon.

Miami, Florida
Founded 2013
Industries E-commerce & Payments, B2B Software

Turn/River Capital

Software investment firm that partners with B2B software companies, providing data-driven methods, hands-on operational support, and flexible capital.

San Francisco, USA
Founded 2012
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure Flexible

EQT

Global investment organization with active software and technology acquisition strategy, focusing on vertical SaaS platforms, sustainability software, and enterprise solutions across multiple industries.

Stockholm, Sweden
Founded 1994
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

Constellation Software Inc.

Leading provider of software and services to select public and private sector markets. Acquires, manages and builds industry-specific software businesses.

Toronto, Canada
Founded 1995
Industries B2B Software
Target ~Up to $700M 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

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

Volition Capital

Boston-based growth equity firm partnering with founders to accelerate business growth and scale innovative, high-potential companies. Focuses on founder-owned, capital-efficient businesses.

Boston, Massachusetts
Founded 2010
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Target ~$5M - $50M ARR

TELEO Capital

Lower middle-market private equity firm targeting enterprise software, healthcare IT, and tech-enabled services with focus on empowering management teams to execute business plans.

Los Angeles, USA
Founded 2015
Industries B2B Software, Tech Services
Deal structure Flexible

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.

San Francisco, USA
Founded 2001
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure All cash

Threecolts

E-commerce software company that acquires and operates tools for businesses selling on marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart, and eBay. Built through 14+ strategic acquisitions since 2021.

United States
Founded 2021
Industries E-commerce & Payments
Deal structure All cash

Litera

Global leader in legal technology providing workflow, AI-powered due diligence review, collaboration, and data management solutions. Known as 'The Legal Experience Company' serving over 2.3 million legal professionals.

Chicago, USA
Founded 1994
Industries B2B Software

Genesys

Leading AI-powered customer experience and contact center technology company that acquires CX, AI, and customer engagement platforms to enhance experience orchestration capabilities.

Daly City, USA
Founded 1990
Industries B2B Software
Deal structure All cash

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