These 82 companies buy scale stage software businesses ($10M+ ARR)
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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.
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.
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.
Guidepost Growth Equity
Leading growth equity firm that partners with entrepreneur-led technology companies offering innovative solutions in large, dynamic markets.
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.
Embrace Software Inc.
Acquires and invests in niche vertical-SaaS businesses. Entrepreneurs and enterprise technologists focused on companies offering mission-critical 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.
SureSwift Capital
Exceptional operators of B2B SaaS businesses. Acquires SaaS businesses from independent founders and takes them to the next stage of growth.
Genesys
Leading AI-powered customer experience and contact center technology company that acquires CX, AI, and customer engagement platforms to enhance experience orchestration capabilities.
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.
JMI Equity
Growth equity firm focused on investing in leading software companies. Partners with exceptional founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams at high-growth software companies.
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.
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.
Gemspring Capital
Lower middle-market private equity firm providing flexible capital solutions across multiple sectors, with dedicated software investment team and $2.1B in aggregate commitments.
Level Equity
Leading middle market growth capital firm providing bespoke guidance to best-in-class software pioneers and technology leaders.
Cuadrilla Capital
Enterprise software investment firm focused on control-oriented SaaS investments, specializing in analytics companies with strong product-market fit and strategic value.
Lead Edge Capital
Growth equity firm with $5 billion in assets under management investing in software, internet, and tech-enabled businesses globally. Backed by a network of 700+ executives.
Battery Ventures
Global technology and software-focused investment firm backing potentially cutting-edge, category-defining businesses across multiple sectors and stages.
AppHub
E-commerce enablement platform serving merchants across Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce. Strategic acquirer building comprehensive suite of e-commerce applications through M&A.
Tyler Technologies Inc.
Provider of proprietary software to the United States public sector, offering integrated software and technology services for local governments, courts, schools, and other government entities.
Dura Software
Specialists in acquiring and operating hyperniche software products that fit narrow but mission-critical use cases for business customers. They buy software companies from owners looking for a long-term home and operate them with no intention to sell.
Valsoft Corporation
Acquirers and builders of vertical market software. Specializes in acquiring and developing vertical market software companies with mission-critical 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.
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.