SaaS acquirers
298 companies that buy software businesses, grouped by how they buy. Each profile lists every deal we can source and when they last bought.
Deals:
Holding companies
Buy software businesses to keep and run, usually for the long term.
- 1903 GroupData and advertising businesses.4 deals · last Jul 2026 · Alexandria, VA
- ASG, backed by Alpine InvestorsAcquires and operates mission-critical software and tech-enabled services businesses.22 deals · last Jan 2021 · Walnut Creek, CA
- AndromedaReal estate and lending software.32 deals · last May 2026
- AppregatorShopify App aggregator that acquires Shopify apps.1 deal
- Arcadea GroupFounder-led vertical SaaS: agtech, logistics, aviation, Brazilian healthtech.27 deals · Toronto and Orlando
- Aspire SoftwareAcquires travel, leisure and hospitality software companies.16 deals · last Apr 2026 · Clearwater, FL
- Atlasview EquityAcquires partner companies with $1M to $5M annual cash flow and sticky B2B customer bases.6 deals
- Banyan SoftwareVertical and niche enterprise software worldwide.25 deals · last Oct 2026 · Atlanta, US
- Beacon SoftwareVertical software for everyday businesses (campgrounds, youth sports, unions, utilities), rebuilt on a shared AI platform.13 deals · last Sep 2026 · Toronto, Canada
- Bending SpoonsLarge consumer and prosumer software: Evernote, Vimeo, WeTransfer, AOL, Eventbrite, Airtable.10 deals · Milan, Italy
- Calm CapitalMicro PE firm acquiring small, profitable internet and SaaS businesses.1 deal
- ChenmarkHolding company acquiring small software businesses.2 deals
- Circeus (Shop Circle)Mission-critical B2B software; Shop Circle remains its commerce division.7 deals · last Jul 2026 · London, UK
- Constellation Software (CSI)Parent of nine operating groups owning 1,100+ vertical market software businesses across 100+ industries.6 deals · last Jul 2015 · Toronto, Canada
- CordanceAcquires and accelerates vertically-focused B2B SaaS companies.13 deals · last Nov 2023 · Raleigh
- CuriousLong-term holding company that buys and holds software companies with $800k–$5M ARR, paying cash and closing in about 60 days.21 deals · last Oct 2026
- Dura SoftwareOperator-led acquisition of recurring-revenue technology businesses, including niche vertical software and managed IT services.12 deals · last Jul 2023 · San Antonio, TX
- ESW CapitalMature or struggling enterprise software (Trilogy, Aurea, IgniteTech, Avolin).10 deals · Austin, US
- EXA CapitalEstablished enterprise software; buy-and-hold.6 deals · last Feb 2026 · Dallas
- Eads Bridge HoldingsAcquires profitable, durable, growing, dedicated businesses.1 deal · last Feb 2023
- Edelweiss Software GroupOne of Valsoft's seven operating groups.21 deals · last Sep 2026 · Montreal, Canada (Valsoft headquarters)
- Embrace SoftwareNiche vertical SaaS and on-premise software in the US, Canada and UK.18 deals · last Jun 2026 · Tampa, US
- Enduring VenturesPermanent holdco acquiring small businesses across software, services, and specialty niches.27 deals
- EverfieldEuropean vertical B2B software, heaviest in the UK and DACH.45 deals · last Oct 2026 · London, UK
- Evermore IndustriesAcquires businesses with $4M-$50M revenue and $1M-$5M EBITDA and 10+ years of operating history.1 deal · Austin, Texas, United States
- Fluent Software GroupInfrastructure and field-services software.27 deals · last Apr 2026 · Saint-Laurent, Quebec
- GojaMicro PE firm acquiring small internet businesses.1 deal · last Dec 2021
- HarrisPublic sector, healthcare, utilities and insurance software.22 deals · last Jul 2026 · Ottawa, Canada
- Helios Software GroupOne of Valsoft's seven operating groups.0 deals · Montreal, Canada
- JDM Technology GroupTechnology group that acquired Australian construction management software company Buildlogic.44 deals · last Oct 2026 · Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Jonas SoftwareClubs, hospitality, fitness, construction and dozens of other niches.62 deals · last Nov 2026 · Canada
- Lighthouse Software GroupOne of Valsoft's seven operating groups.2 deals · last Apr 2026 · Montreal, Canada
- Lumine GroupCommunications and media software, including unprofitable targets.36 deals · last Jun 2022 · Toronto, Canada
- Manos Software GroupOne of Valsoft's seven operating groups.13 deals · last Jul 2026 · Montreal, QC, Canada
- ModaxoPeople transportation software (transit, mobility).38 deals · last Nov 2026
- Mosaic Software GroupNiche enterprise software with high retention.0 deals · San Francisco, US
- Noosa LabsAcquires profitable SaaS companies with $200k–$800k ARR through a SaaS holding company strategy.5 deals
- OnfolioMicro PE firm acquiring small online businesses.10 deals
- Permanent EquityAcquires small-to-medium businesses with sales of $10M to $250M and double-digit net operating margins.10 deals · Columbia, Missouri
- Perseus GroupHome building, real estate, dealerships, pulp and paper, healthcare and more.13 deals · last May 2023
- QuadshiftB2B software across vertical markets.18 deals · Pickering, Canada
- Ramp VenturesAcquires one to two SaaS companies a year.7 deals
- Rebel CapitalAI-first software holdco; first deal was Leadature (trade show lead capture).1 deal · Foster City, California
- RedbrickSoftware for digital entrepreneurs: Leadpages, Animoto, Delivra, Paved.8 deals · Victoria, Canada
- Relay CommerceE-commerce software (bought Relo in 2025).9 deals · New York, NY
- RocketableBuys SaaS products and automates operations with AI.0 deals · US
- ScaleworksB2B SaaS, operated hands-on.17 deals · San Antonio, US
- SetForthMission-critical software; pitches itself as a long-term owner.1 deal · last Jul 2023 · Schaumburg, IL
- Shop CircleAcquires and operates mission-critical software with shared operating capabilities, beyond e-commerce.9 deals · last Jan 2026 · London, UK
- Solen Software GroupNiche mission-critical B2B software, vertical or horizontal.18 deals · Salt Lake City, US
- SureSwift CapitalSaaS businesses from bootstrapped, independent founders.2 deals · last Jan 2022 · US
- TAG Software GroupOne of Valsoft's seven operating groups.3 deals · last Oct 2026 · Montreal, Canada
- TinyProfitable internet businesses: SaaS, marketplaces, creative tools, e-commerce infrastructure.9 deals · last Oct 2026 · British Columbia, Canada
- Topicus.comPan-European vertical software for public and private sector markets.7 deals · last Nov 2026 · Netherlands
- Total Specific Solutions (TSS)European vertical software; keeps acquired brands intact.60 deals · last Nov 2026 · Netherlands
- Valsoft CorporationMission-critical vertical market software; 129 acquisitions 2015 to 2025.25 deals · last Nov 2026 · Montreal, Canada
- ValstoneIndustrial software (for example Documoto parts catalogs).2 deals · Canada
- Vela SoftwareIndustrial, manufacturing and energy software; buys in 26 countries.37 deals · last Sep 2026 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Volaris GroupVertical software in 40+ markets; the most active CSI group.23 deals · Canada
- WeCommerceMicro PE firm acquiring eCommerce businesses.11 deals · last Mar 2022 · Victoria, BC
- WildfrontAcquires profitable small SaaS companies (roughly $12k–$120k ARR) and keeps teams lean.10 deals
- XO CapitalSmall B2B SaaS with 80%+ gross margins.0 deals · US
- itrinitySaaS tools: UptimeRobot, Mangools/KWFinder, EmailListVerify.9 deals · Slovakia
- saas.groupBootstrapped, profitable B2B SaaS: dev tools, marketing software.27 deals · last Oct 2026 · Cologne, Germany
- team.blueAcquires founder-led hosting, domain and SaaS businesses for small businesses, backed by Hg.12 deals · Ghent, Belgium
Software companies that acquire
Operating companies buying products, teams and customers to add to their own.
- Absorb SoftwareCalgary-based learning management software company that acquired mentorship platform Together Software.1 deal · Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Acquire.comAcquired the micro-startup marketplace MicroAssets.co in June 2025.1 deal · last Jun 2025
- ActiveCampaignCustomer experience automation SaaS (email, CRM, SMS, WhatsApp marketing); acquired Postmark, Onesend and Hilos.2 deals · last Feb 2026 · Chicago
- AdobeBuys companies in consumer software, martech and productivity software.74 deals · last Sep 2026
- Allvue Systems, LLCVista-backed provider of alternative investment software that acquired PFA Solutions.2 deals · last Dec 2024 · Miami, FL
- Alphabet (Google)Buys companies in consumer software, developer tools and AI.270 deals · last Jun 2026
- AmazonConsumer e-commerce, cloud computing and digital services153 deals · last Apr 2026
- AmplitudeAnalytics company that acquired Iteratively.5 deals · last Jan 2026 · San Francisco, CA, United States
- AnthropicAI safety and research company building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems (Claude)5 deals · last May 2026
- Anywhere365Cloud communications company that acquired Tendfor AB.5 deals · last Dec 2024
- AppDirectAcquires IT asset management platforms, such as Firstbase.8 deals · last Sep 2026 · San Francisco, CA
- AppleBuys small teams mainly for talent and intellectual property, and targets specific technical gaps149 deals · last Mar 2026
- AtlassianAcquires teamwork and software-delivery products such as Jira, Confluence, Loom, Trello and Bitbucket.6 deals · Sydney, Australia
- AutodeskDesign and make software for architecture, engineering and construction, product design and manufacturing, media and entertainment, and operations11 deals · last Aug 2026
- Awesome MotiveAcquires or takes minority stakes in founder-led small business software companies that keep operating independently.59 deals · last Nov 2026
- BGM Group LtdAcquired AIX Inc's intelligent platform, including RONS Intelligent Technology and Xinbao Investment.3 deals · last Mar 2025 · Chengdu, PRC
- BoomiIntelligent integration and automation platform that agreed to acquire Rivery, a data integration provider.3 deals · last May 2025
- BullhornProvider of cloud-based CRM, ATS and operations software that makes acquisitions in the same space.6 deals · Boston, MA
- CANDIDMortgage marketing and sales operating system that acquired UnifyCRM.1 deal · last Dec 2024
- CCC Intelligent SolutionsCloud platform provider for the P&C insurance economy that agreed to acquire EvolutionIQ.1 deal · last Dec 2024 · Chicago, IL
- CDWIT solutions provider that acquired Mission Cloud Services, an AWS partner.1 deal
- CalendlyOnline appointment scheduling software that acquired Prelude.1 deal · last Sep 2022
- CanvaOnline design and publishing tool with a mission to empower everyone in the world to design anything and publish anywhere15 deals · last Feb 2022
- CiscoAcquires networking, security, observability and collaboration companies.236 deals · last Jun 2026
- ClayGTM data enrichment and orchestration platform1 deal
- ClickUpWork management and AI productivity platform for teams3 deals · last Dec 2025 · San Diego, United States
- CloudflareConnectivity cloud: SASE and Zero Trust, application security, performance and CDN, and full-stack development on one global network14 deals · last Oct 2026 · San Francisco, CA (HQ)
- Copia Wealth StudiosWealth management software company that acquired relationship management app Kinship.1 deal · last Dec 2024 · Carlsbad, CA
- CrowdStrikeEndpoint, cloud, identity, data and AI security that stops breaches4 deals · last Nov 2026
- DatabricksUnified data and AI platform that runs analytical and operational workloads on one open, governed foundation4 deals · last Sep 2026 · San Francisco, CA
- DatadogIntegrated observability and security platform for monitoring cloud applications.5 deals · last May 2025 · New York, NY
- DeelThe global people platform: HR, payroll, IT, benefits, hiring and mobility for global teams12 deals · last Mar 2024
- DeliverectFood-tech SaaS provider that acquired Tabesto, a restaurant kiosk and ordering provider.1 deal · last Dec 2024
- DescriptAll-in-one platform for video and podcast editing that acquired SquadCast.2 deals · last Sep 2019
- DigitalOceanCloud service provider for web hosting that acquired SnapShooter.4 deals
- DocuSignIntelligent Agreement Management (IAM) platform, including eSignature and contract lifecycle management3 deals
- DotmaticsAcquires complementary R&D scientific software companies.15 deals · last Sep 2024 · Boston, MA
- DripMarketing automation software company that acquired Sleeknote.1 deal · last Feb 2022
- DropboxCloud file storage, sync and sharing for teams, extended with AI tools that connect Dropbox content to other platforms10 deals
- EQS GroupCompliance software company that acquired OneTrust's Convercent ethics and compliance business.3 deals · last Dec 2024
- Emotion MobilityMerged with CARPRO Systems.2 deals · Oeiras, Portugal
- EpicorProvides industry-specific ERP software and acquires complementary manufacturing and supply chain software companies such as Acadia Software.15 deals · last Oct 2024
- FigmaFull-stack creative canvas for design and product development teams8 deals · last Jul 2026
- FrontCustomer service platform company that acquired voice-of-customer platform Idiomatic.2 deals · last Nov 2024
- GoDaddyAll-in-one AI platform for small businesses to build, run and grow online: domains, websites, hosting, email, payments and marketing25 deals · last Jun 2022
- GongRevenue AI Operating System for revenue teams, covering sales, enablement, forecasting, customer success and RevOps2 deals · last Sep 2020
- GrammarlyAI writing assistance and an AI productivity platform (Superhuman)4 deals · last Feb 2026 · San Francisco, CA
- GustoSmall business platform for payroll, benefits, HR, compliance and financial tools2 deals · last Apr 2026
- HeadspaceMental health app that acquired Shine.2 deals · last Sep 2022
- HoyerOperator that acquired Danish SCADA and PLC software developer NowiTek for its Advanced Solutions portfolio.1 deal · last Dec 2024 · Hadsten, Denmark
- HubSpotInbound marketing, sales, customer service and CRM software platform, plus HubSpot Media5 deals · Cambridge, MA
- IBMHybrid cloud, AI, software, consulting and infrastructure200 deals · last Oct 2025 · Armonk, New York
- IRIS Software GroupAccountancy software group that agreed to acquire Dext Software, a bookkeeping automation platform.39 deals · Slough, UK
- IntuitGlobal financial technology platform helping consumers and businesses with their financial challenges, powered by TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks and Mailchimp59 deals · last Feb 2020
- Keap (formerly Infusionsoft)Acquired GroSocial, a social marketing software company for small businesses, in January 2013.3 deals · Grapevine, TX
- KeyMarkIntelligent automation provider and value-added reseller that acquired FileHold Systems to expand document management.4 deals · last Dec 2024 · US-based
- KlaviyoAI-first B2C CRM combining data platform, marketing automation, analytics and customer service3 deals · last Aug 2026 · Boston, MA
- KolsquareAcquires influencer marketing software companies, including Woomio, a Nordic influencer marketing SaaS provider.1 deal · last Dec 2024 · Paris, France
- KumospaceCommunication platform for remote teams that acquired Kosy.1 deal · last Aug 2023
- LiteraLegal technology company that acquired generative AI document drafting startup Office & Dragons.6 deals · last Apr 2023 · Chicago, IL
- LoopCommerce operations platform that acquired Wonderment, a post-purchase and order-tracking platform.1 deal · last Dec 2024
- MessageBirdOmnichannel communications platform that merged with SparkPost.8 deals
- MetaBuys companies in consumer software, AI and productivity software.113 deals · last Nov 2026
- MicrosoftBuys companies in developer tools, consumer software and media and telecom software.375 deals · last Apr 2026
- MiroCollaborative visual workspace and AI platform for teams, used for product development, planning, and process mapping4 deals · last Mar 2026
- MitratechAcquires compliance and legal software businesses to extend its matter management platform.14 deals · last Sep 2026 · Austin, TX, USA
- Monotype Imaging Inc.Typography and font software company that acquired font management provider Extensis.6 deals · last Nov 2024
- NetlifyWebsite development platform that acquired Stackbit.5 deals · last Jun 2023 · San Francisco
- NotionBuys companies in productivity software, AI and developer tools.5 deals · last Jul 2026
- NuqleousRetail analytics firm that acquired presentation and reporting software company Interactive Edge.5 deals · last Apr 2026 · Bentonville, AR, USA
- OktaIdentity and access management for workforce, customer, and AI agent identities7 deals · last Mar 2021 · San Francisco, CA
- OpenAIAI research and deployment company; mission is to ensure artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity8 deals · last Oct 2026
- OptimoveCustomer marketing and retention software; acquired the DynamicMail email business from PowerInbox in 2018, Axonite (event streaming) in 2020, and Smartico in 2026.1 deal
- OracleCloud infrastructure, database and enterprise application provider, described as a large strategic acquirer.140 deals · last May 2022
- Orbus SoftwareEnterprise transformation software company that acquired Capsifi to extend its OrbusInfinity platform.1 deal · last Dec 2024
- Palo Alto NetworksAI-powered cybersecurity platforms spanning network security, AI-driven security operations, cloud security, identity security and observability19 deals · last Sep 2026 · Santa Clara, Calif.
- Panasonic CorporationAcquired the remaining 80% stake in Blue Yonder, combining it with Panasonic's IoT and industrial capabilities.2 deals
- PerplexityBuys companies in AI, IT services and productivity software.6 deals · last Oct 2025
- PlaidFinancial data network and APIs that connect apps to bank, investment and loan account data4 deals · last Mar 2026 · San Francisco
- Priority SoftwareIsraeli software company with a portfolio of organizational management software platforms, which acquires software businesses such as Fireberry and Obol.2 deals · Tel Aviv, Israel
- RampFinance platform offering corporate cards, expense management, bill pay, procurement, and banking2 deals · last Jan 2024 · New York, NY
- RipplingWorkforce management platform unifying HR, IT, finance, and payroll on one data foundation4 deals · last Jan 2025
- SAPBuys companies in data and analytics, IT services and ERP and accounting software.85 deals · last May 2026
- SEI Investments CompanyInvestment services firm that acquired LifeYield, a tax-smart wealth management technology provider.2 deals · last Dec 2024 · Oaks, Pennsylvania, USA
- SalesforceEnterprise CRM and AI agent software, marketed as the #1 AI CRM10 deals · last Nov 2026 · San Francisco, CA
- ServiceNowAI platform for enterprise workflows across IT, CRM, security, HR and employee experience18 deals · last Dec 2025
- SherwebMontreal-based cloud distributor that acquired Irish IT distributor MicroWarehouse.4 deals · last Sep 2026 · Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
- ShopifyComplete commerce platform to sell online or in person, across web, social, marketplaces, and brick-and-mortar7 deals · last Jun 2024
- SmartBearAcquires software testing and developer tool companies, such as QMetry, an AI-enabled test management platform.16 deals · Somerville, MA
- SnowflakeAI Data Cloud4 deals · Menlo Park, CA
- Spectral Capital CorporationAcquires telecommunications and messaging companies, such as crwdunit, inc., in exchange for its stock.3 deals · last Dec 2025 · Seattle, WA
- StripeProgrammable financial infrastructure for businesses14 deals · last Sep 2026
- StudyPagesPlatform for patient recruitment and engagement in clinical research, which acquired Teamscope, a research data collection and analysis platform.1 deal
- SubsplashChurch and ministry digital platform company that acquired Pulpit AI.2 deals · last Dec 2024
- SugarCRM (SugarAI Inc.)CRM software company that acquired the revenue intelligence provider sales-i in May 2024.4 deals · last May 2024 · Denver, CO
- SupabasePostgres developer platform offering database, auth, storage, edge functions, realtime and vector tooling4 deals · last Oct 2026
- TeamViewer SERemote access and digital workplace software company that agreed to acquire 1E from Carlyle.7 deals
- Thryv Holdings, Inc.Acquired Keap, a small business SaaS and customer relationship management software company, in October 2024.5 deals · Grapevine, Texas
- Together AIAI platform company that acquired CodeSandbox to add code execution to its inference platform.2 deals · last May 2025
- TotalmobileAcquires field service and rostering software companies, such as Gartan Technologies.3 deals · last Feb 2021 · Newbury, United Kingdom
- Trilogy Innovations, Inc.Cloud-based natural resource management software company that acquired NRM Solutions.1 deal · last Jan 2025 · Bridgeport, WV
- TurboTenantProperty management platform for landlords that acquired rental property accounting software REI Hub.2 deals · last May 2025 · Fort Collins, Colorado
- TwilioCustomer Engagement Platform (CEP) combining communications channels, customer data and AI13 deals
- Uptiq.AIEnterprise AI platform for financial institutions that acquired UpSwot.1 deal · last Dec 2024 · Texas
- VantacaCommunity association management software provider that acquired AI company HOAi.1 deal · Wilmington, NC
- VercelAgentic infrastructure for every app and agent; the platform where humans and agents build software together5 deals
- VerintCustomer engagement software company that acquired conversation AI company Cogito.2 deals · last Oct 2024 · Melville, NY, USA
- VerismaHealth data management company that acquired enterprise archiving provider Olah Healthcare Technology.2 deals · last Nov 2024 · Alpharetta, GA
- VertexOneCloud software provider for utilities that acquired Accelerated Innovations (MyMeter).3 deals · last Nov 2021 · Houston, TX
- WebflowVisual website building, CMS, hosting, optimization and marketing tools for marketers, designers, developers and agencies3 deals · last Mar 2026
- WixWebsite builder and domain registrar that makes strategic, product-fit tuck-in acquisitions, mostly of small AI and product companies6 deals · last Jun 2025 · Tel Aviv, Israel
- WorkdayTrusted agentic platform for HR, finance, and IT8 deals · last Oct 2026 · Pleasanton, California
- WrikeWork management software company that agreed to acquire Klaxoon, a visual collaboration platform.1 deal · last Dec 2024 · San Diego, CA
- ZapierBuys companies in productivity software and developer tools.3 deals
- Zone & CoProvider of ERP-expanding finance software that acquired Solution 7 for financial reporting.4 deals · Boston, MA
- ZoomAI-first work platform for human connection, spanning meetings, contact center, and workplace collaboration7 deals · last Jul 2026
- monday.comAI work platform that combines people and AI agents across work management, CRM, service and dev1 deal · last May 2026 · New York & Tel Aviv
Private equity
Funds and buy-and-build platforms; most sell their companies again within several years.
- Accel-KKRTechnology-focused private equity firm that invests in software companies.12 deals · last Oct 2026 · Menlo Park, CA
- Advent InternationalGlobal private equity firm that acquired a majority stake in Colombian ERP provider Siesa.25 deals · last Nov 2026
- AlleyWay CapitalAcquires tech and digital companies at early or growth stages that are 3+ years old, subscription-based, with ARR of $200,000 to $2 million.1 deal · Los Angeles
- Alpine InvestorsAcquires and invests in software and service businesses with enterprise value up to $1B and EBITDA of $1 million to $50 million.1 deal
- Alpine Software Group (ASG)Vertical SaaS grouped into platforms: hospitality, legal, healthcare, logistics, nonprofit.67 deals · last Jun 2026 · US
- Amicus Capital GroupAcquires legal finance and operations businesses, including Case Compass, a client intake SaaS platform.1 deal · last Dec 2024 · Valencia, CA
- ApteanIndustry-specific ERP and supply chain software.6 deals · US
- Arising VenturesAcquires growth-stage B2B tech businesses with ARR of $3 million to $30 million.4 deals
- Aspect InvestorsBacks early-stage ETA entrepreneurs and growth platforms.50 deals · Dallas, TX
- Battery VenturesGlobal technology-focused investment firm that invests in software companies.60 deals
- BlackstoneInvestment firm that acquired a controlling stake in Israeli software company Priority Software in May 2024 at an $800 million valuation.6 deals
- Blackstone Tactical OpportunitiesBlackstone investment arm that led a preferred equity investment in Inhabit, a property management software company.5 deals · last Oct 2026
- Bowmark CapitalPrivate equity firm that backs data, managed IT, software and tech-enabled services businesses, including Totalmobile.16 deals · last Aug 2026 · London, United Kingdom
- Bregal MilestoneGrowth investor backing Anywhere365 in its acquisition of Tendfor AB.21 deals · last Oct 2026 · London, UK
- Bregal SagemountGrowth equity and buyouts of $25M–$250M in software companies, both minority and majority stakes.30 deals · last Sep 2026 · New York, NY
- Broadtree PartnersCo-invests and co-operates with searchers, often embedding operators into existing platforms.18 deals · last Sep 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina
- CegidAccounting, payroll and HR software.6 deals · last Sep 2026 · France
- Clearlake Capital GroupPrivate equity firm that took Alteryx private with Insight Partners, completing the acquisition on March 19, 2024.59 deals · last Oct 2026
- EGNordic vertical software.13 deals · last Jan 2026 · Denmark
- Elsewhere PartnersMajority equity investments of $5M–$20M in B2B software companies with $3–12M ARR.54 deals · last Jul 2026 · Austin, TX
- Eterna Growth PartnersControl investments in technology businesses with enterprise values of $10M–$400M.20 deals · Boston, Massachusetts
- Five Elms CapitalGrowth equity investments in B2B software companies, such as DashFuel.45 deals · last Oct 2026 · Kansas City, Missouri
- Francisco PartnersBuys software platforms to scale and add-ons built around them, including take-privates and vertical roll-ups.8 deals · last Apr 2018
- Fulcrum Equity PartnersInvests in high-growth SaaS, tech-enabled services, healthcare services, and healthcare IT.11 deals · last Sep 2025 · Atlanta, GA
- GTCRBuyouts and growth deals of $100M–$1B+, majority and minority, including software businesses such as Innovative Systems and FMG Suite.15 deals · Chicago, Illinois
- GTCR-led consortiumConsortium that agreed to acquire CCC Intelligent Solutions in a take-private.5 deals · last Oct 2026
- Gemspring CapitalMajority buyouts and growth equity of $25M–$200M in software and tech-enabled services.11 deals · last Feb 2025 · Westport, CT
- General AtlanticGrowth equity investments in efficient, high-retention SaaS companies, minority or control, often via recapitalization.4 deals
- Great Hill PartnersGrowth equity and late-stage deals of $25M–$200M, minority and majority, including CirrusMD and Qualifacts.59 deals · last Sep 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts; London, UK
- Hellman & FriedmanLarge majority buyouts of $500M–$5B+, such as Verint, Checkmarx and Kronos.49 deals · last Nov 2022 · San Francisco, CA
- Hg CapitalPrivate equity investor focused on European and transatlantic software companies.5 deals
- Hg MercuryFlagship software buyout fund typically requiring over €100M of equity.6 deals · last Nov 2016
- Housatonic PartnersBacks solo searchers and acquisition entrepreneurs in tech and services.47 deals · last Mar 2025 · San Francisco, CA
- IdeagenCompliance, quality and legal software.7 deals · last Jul 2026 · UK
- Insight PartnersInvests in SaaS companies, typically larger than small-business targets.10 deals · New York, NY
- Ionic PartnersOperator-led private equity buying B2B software companies with $5M to $50M in revenue.3 deals · last Nov 2025 · Austin, Texas, United States
- JMI EquityGrowth equity investments of $20M–$500M per company in high-recurring-revenue software and AI-driven companies.6 deals · last Aug 2026 · Baltimore, MD
- KKRInvests in software buyouts through its private equity funds.16 deals · last Apr 2025 · New York, NY
- Keensight CapitalEuropean growth buyouts in technology and healthcare with tickets of €10M–€800M.45 deals · last Oct 2026 · Paris, France
- LLR PartnersGrowth and buyout investments of $10M–$200M equity in companies with $5M+ revenue, including AxisCare.8 deals · Philadelphia, PA
- LTV SaaS FundFund acquiring small SaaS businesses.3 deals · last Oct 2021
- Leonard Green & PartnersMajority buyouts and growth deals of $200M–$1B+, with some technology overlap.55 deals · last Mar 2026 · Los Angeles, CA
- Level EquityGrowth and structured capital investments in software companies with $5M+ recurring revenue across North America, Europe, Israel and ANZ.22 deals · last Sep 2026 · New York, NY
- Liberty PartnersInvests family office capital in succession deals and roll-up opportunities.23 deals · New York, NY
- M2O SearchCombines capital with executive search, matching operators with target companies and succession candidates.1 deal · Los Angeles, CA
- MCI Capital SAInvests in digital companies across fintech, SaaS, marketplaces, mobile and travel in Central Europe.2 deals · last Sep 2026 · Warsaw, Poland
- MRI SoftwareReal estate software.39 deals · last Feb 2017 · US
- MTIPAcquired a majority stake in Dossier Solutions AS, a healthcare competency management software provider, in partnership with Peakstone.1 deal · last Dec 2024
- Main Capital PartnersEuropean software buy-and-build (Benelux, DACH, Nordics, US).26 deals · last Nov 2026 · Netherlands
- Mainsail PartnersGrowth equity firm partnering with founders of bootstrapped software companies.25 deals · last Sep 2024 · Austin, TX; also San Francisco, CA
- Marlin Equity PartnersLegacy and turnaround software.60 deals · US
- Milk Street VenturesInvests in value creation in overlooked industries, backing traditional and self-funded searches.20 deals
- NewSpring CapitalGrowth equity and buyouts of $10M–$100M, minority and majority, in tech and healthcare.48 deals · Radnor, PA
- Nobis CapitalAcquired Leaseir (FinLeaseir) from Relay Investments.1 deal · last Dec 2023 · Madrid, Spain
- OrishaFrench vertical software (property, retail, healthcare and more).45 deals · France
- PSGGrowth investor that made a $175M growth investment in Element451, a student engagement CRM platform.1 deal · last Jun 2024
- PSG EquityInvests in growth-stage software and tech-enabled services companies and backs them to make add-on acquisitions.54 deals · Boston, MA
- Partinc CapitalVenture capital and private equity company active in financial services and SaaS.7 deals · Stockholm, Sweden
- Partner OneAcquired ISI Analytics (ISI Telemanagement Solutions) from Relay Investments.2 deals · last Jan 2020
- PeakstoneAcquired a majority stake in Dossier Solutions AS together with MTIP.5 deals · last Oct 2026 · London, United Kingdom
- PermiraBuys software platforms to scale and add-ons built around them.28 deals · last Nov 2026
- Peterson PartnersMid-market investor making entrepreneurial acquisitions through flexible capital.37 deals · last Sep 2026 · Salt Lake City, UT
- Polychrome CapitalBuys small to medium B2B software businesses, often as 50-50 joint ventures or 100% buyouts.8 deals
- Primus CapitalGrowth equity and buyouts of $10M–$40M, minority and majority, in healthcare IT, software and fintech.40 deals · last Jan 2026 · Atlanta, GA
- Riverwood CapitalGrowth capital for technology companies in the US and Latin America, including Urban SDK and AgendaPro.60 deals · Menlo Park, CA
- SaltspringRecapitalized Navegate Logistics.1 deal · last Sep 2018
- Serent CapitalGrowth equity of $10M–$100M, minority and majority, in GovTech, healthcare and fintech.59 deals · last May 2026 · Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA offices
- Silver LakeLarge-cap technology majority buyouts and growth deals of $500M–$10B+, such as Celonis, Cegid and N-able.41 deals · last Sep 2026 · Menlo Park, CA
- Strattam CapitalMajority control investments in B2B software and tech-enabled services with revenue of $10M–$30M and EV up to $100M.32 deals · last Apr 2026 · Austin, TX
- Summit PartnersGrowth equity to buyout deals of $25M–$500M, minority and majority, in technology, healthcare and life sciences.37 deals · last Oct 2026
- TA AssociatesLarge private equity firm investing in SaaS companies, mostly larger than the ones in this list.19 deals · last Oct 2026
- TeamSystemAccounting, ERP and professional software; expanding into Turkey and France.10 deals · Italy
- The Access GroupBusiness management software for mid-market organizations.5 deals · UK
- The Brydon GroupInvestment firm that acquired volunteer management software provider Better Impact.20 deals · Washington, D.C.
- The Cambria GroupInvests across the lower middle market, sometimes backing searchers in acquisitions fitting its portfolio themes.48 deals · Dallas, TX
- The Nashton CompanyBacks execution-focused searchers and stays involved post-close.2 deals · Nashville, TN
- Thoma BravoLarge software private equity firm that buys much larger companies.1 deal · last Sep 2025
- Thoma Bravo ExploreLower middle-market platform of Thoma Bravo buying software companies with less than $100M ARR, including Tanda and Kneat.21 deals · last Aug 2026
- Thompson Street Capital PartnersAcquired T-Base Communications from Relay Investments.27 deals · last Sep 2026 · St. Louis, Missouri
- TogetherworkSoftware and payments for member groups: associations, unions, faith groups.25 deals · US
- Turn/River CapitalBuys small technology and online businesses via spin-outs, buyouts, recapitalizations, or growth equity.8 deals · last May 2026 · San Francisco, CA
- Vector Capital Management, L.P.Private equity firm that agreed to take Bigtincan Holdings private.13 deals · last Feb 2026 · San Francisco, CA
- Viking Global InvestorsInvestment firm whose affiliates acquired a majority stake in Voyado, a retail CX SaaS platform.40 deals · last Jun 2025 · Stamford, Connecticut
- VismaBusiness software across the Nordics, Europe and now Latin America.26 deals · last Feb 2021 · Norway
- Vista Equity PartnersLarge software private equity firm that buys much larger companies.39 deals · last Jul 2026 · Austin, TX
- Zubr CapitalInvests in AgTech, classifieds, cloud data, e-commerce, EdTech, FinTech and SaaS businesses.13 deals · last Apr 2026 · St Helier, Jersey
Public serial acquirers
Listed companies that grow mainly by buying software businesses.
- Addnode GroupDesign, product lifecycle and public-sector software.60 deals · last Jun 2023 · Sweden
- Asseco GroupSoftware companies with owned IP across many sectors; lets them run independently.9 deals · Poland
- Chapters Group (formerly Mediqon)German vertical software holding company.1 deal · Germany
- Descartes Systems GroupLogistics and supply chain software.4 deals · last Oct 2024 · Canada
- Enghouse SystemsContact center, communications and transit software.25 deals · last Oct 2019 · Canada
- Exxe Group Inc.OTC-listed company that acquired blockchain adoption and tokenization specialist Chain Adoption, Inc.4 deals · last Dec 2024
- Hansen TechnologiesBilling and customer software for energy, utilities and telecom.7 deals · last Oct 2026 · Australia
- NemetschekArchitecture, engineering and construction software (bought HCSS).17 deals · Germany
- Roper TechnologiesLarge vertical software businesses (bought CentralReach in 2026).1 deal · last Mar 2025 · US
- Software CircleUK vertical market software.8 deals · UK
- SygnityBanking, insurance, utilities and public administration software.8 deals · last Apr 2007 · Poland
- TracsisTransport and rail software and technology.7 deals · last Nov 2021 · UK
- Tyler TechnologiesUS state and local government software.5 deals · last Jul 2026 · US
- Upland SoftwareHorizontal enterprise SaaS consolidator.7 deals · US
- Vitec Software GroupNordic and European vertical market software.11 deals · last Oct 2026 · Umeå, Sweden
Search funds
Searchers and the investors who back them, usually buying one company to run.
- Anacapa PartnersCo-investor alongside Relay Investments in RGBtec; backs search funds.60 deals · San Mateo, CA
- Colca CapitalRelay Investments-backed vehicle that acquired Polysistemas Corp S.A.C.1 deal
- ETA EquityEmerging investor backing first-time operators with diligence and lender introductions.32 deals
- Next Coast ETAHybrid investor backing both traditional and self-funded searchers with capital and deal sourcing.62 deals · last Sep 2026
- Pacific Lake PartnersBacks search fund entrepreneurs with operator coaching.34 deals · Boston, MA
- Relay InvestmentsProvides capital to searchers acquiring and growing businesses, and acquired MST Services.26 deals · Boston, MA
- Search Fund PartnersLed by former searchers, backing search funds with mentorship and governance support.56 deals · Menlo Park, CA
- Trilogy Search PartnersBacks individual searcher operators buying a single business, with no specific software focus stated.8 deals · Mercer Island, WA
Individual buyers
Operators buying software businesses with their own money.
- Andrew PiernoCo-founder of XO Capital, buying micro-SaaS businesses alongside partners.1 deal · last Aug 2024
- Csaba CserepAcquired WP Full Pay by exploiting its ecosystem position (case study 9.1).1 deal
- Damon ChenBought the PDF.ai 'Chat with your PDF' AI product cheaply and grew it via SEO and an exact-match domain.1 deal
- Danny ChuAcquired WorkClout and applied a land-and-expand strategy (case study 9.3).1 deal
- Gareth CuddyOwner of iRevise, who bought a startup through Acquire.com.1 deal · last Jul 2024
- Justin ButlionAcquires small SaaS apps, building a portfolio of 10 apps across five acquisitions funded by profits from his BI agency.5 deals
- Michael LinBought and flipped the pre-revenue RecordJoy codebase (case study 9.2).1 deal