These 82 companies buy scale stage software businesses ($10M+ ARR)
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Valsoft Corporation
Acquirers and builders of vertical market software. Specializes in acquiring and developing vertical market software companies with mission-critical solutions.
Software Combined
Australia-based holding company focused on acquiring profitable B2B industry-specific software businesses with recurring revenue, backed by Navis Capital Partners.
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.
WeCommerce
Ecommerce enablement software provider and home to leading applications, themes and agencies powering forward-thinking merchants. Focuses on acquiring and operating companies in the Shopify partner ecosystem.
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.
Thoma Bravo
Leading software-focused private equity firm with $181B+ AUM and 40+ year history, exclusively investing in software and technology companies with focus on categorical leadership.
Strattam Capital
Private equity firm that invests in founder-led, independent B2B software and technology companies across North America using their Five-Point Plan process.
Resurgent Capital Partners
Lower middle-market private equity firm specializing in distressed, divestitured, and performing companies across SaaS, business services, healthcare, and e-commerce sectors.
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.
New Mountain Capital
Private equity firm focusing on 'defensive growth' investments in mid-sized companies from economically acyclical industries. Emphasizes business building and growth rather than excessive risk.
Shop Circle
Leading AI-driven technology platform that acquires and grows e-commerce software, specializing in commerce-centric products powered by AI.
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.
team.blue
Europe's leading digital enabler for entrepreneurs and SMBs. Serial acquirer building comprehensive digital services platform through M&A across 22 countries.
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.
Ramp Ventures
Growth-focused company that invests in and grows SaaS companies through revenue growth consulting, product management, and operational support services
Enduring Ventures
Long-term holding company inspired by Berkshire Hathaway that buys exceptional businesses and holds them forever. Founded by Xavier Helgesen and Sieva Kozinsky, focuses on control cash-flow buyers typically acquiring 51%-100% of businesses.
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.
Appfire
Enterprise collaboration software company that acquires Atlassian marketplace apps and B2B workplace tools, with $200M+ ARR and acquisitions every 6-8 weeks.
SureSwift Capital
Exceptional operators of B2B SaaS businesses. Acquires SaaS businesses from independent founders and takes them to the next stage of growth.
AppHub
E-commerce enablement platform serving merchants across Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce. Strategic acquirer building comprehensive suite of e-commerce applications through M&A.
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.
Battery Ventures
Global technology and software-focused investment firm backing potentially cutting-edge, category-defining businesses across multiple sectors and stages.
Balio
Team of ex-SaaS founders, operators, and investors who acquire and scale B2B software companies while preserving founder legacy.
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.'