Top Application Software Private Equity Funds

Kingswood Capital Management LP

16 Total Closed Deals

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Kingswood Capital is a private investment firm primarily focused on businesses that are undergoing varying degrees of operational, financial or market-driven change. In addition to access to capital, we bring relevant industry relationships and a broad network of internal and external operating resources that can strengthen the business and enhance value. Based in Los Angeles, we are a cohesive team of senior professionals from industry leading private equity firms with a history of success. We have extensive experience with complex transactions and difficult situations, where we provide…

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• May 2025 Invested in The Vitamin Shoppe
• May 2025 Acquired OneX
• Feb 2025 Invested in InfoTree Global Solutions
• Nov 2024 Acquired Branding Iron

CVC Capital Partners

15 Total Closed Deals

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Global Private Equity and Growth Capital FirmCVC manages capital on behalf of over 300 institutional, governmental and private investors worldwide. Over the years, we have secured commitments of more than US$71 billion in funds from our investors (including CVC Credit Partners). The capital of our investors is committed for ten years or more to closed-end funds that we manage on their behalf.

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• Aug 2017 Provided debt financing to Wastewater Specialities, LLC
• Jun 2017 Provided debt financing to Shannon Specialty Floors, LLC
• May 2017 Provided debt financing to TWMA
• Jun 2016 Provided debt financing to The Legacy Companies

Solis Capital Partners

14 Total Closed Deals

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Solis Capital Partners is a leading lower middle-market private equity firm located in Southern California. The firm was founded in 2002 and employs a disciplined, fundamentals-based investment strategy that emphasizes partnership with exceptional leadership to pursue enterprise improvement, organizational transformation and growth. Solis generally targets software, business services, light manufacturing and value-added distribution opportunities in the Western United States. The firm will generally seek to invest $5 to $20 million in lower middle-market companies with enterprise values from…

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• Jun 2023 Acquired eSkillz
• Jul 2021 Acquired Premier Auto Supplies
• Jan 2020 Acquired User Research International
• Jan 2018 Acquired Eminess Technologies

Samson Investment Group

14 Total Closed Deals

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SAMSON INVESTMENT GROUP LLC is a Private Equity Firm specializing in early stage development and funding of a broad range of asset categories, including energy, technology, domestic and international real estate. Through an extensive network of strategic relationships developed over the past decade, Samson is able to facilitate a broad range of projects utilizing innovative investment strategies and transaction structures in order to prudently leverage our assets. Our management team of seasoned professionals represent over 100 years of experience in real estate, merchant banking, brokerage…

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• Jan 2016 Invested in Anax Holdings, LLC
• Jan 2015 Invested in Minno, LLC
• Jan 2014 Invested in Anax Holdings, LLC
• Jan 2014 Advised Terragona Hotel & Spa in its sale to Undisclosed Buyer

Gridiron Capital

12 Total Closed Deals

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Gridiron Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams and creating value by building middle-market companies into industry-leaders in branded consumer, B2B and B2C services, and niche industrial segments in the United States and Canada. We help transform growing companies by winning together through hard work, partnerships grounded in shared values, and a unique culture that comes from hands-on experience building and running businesses. As a team led by former operators and entrepreneurs, we know what it takes to run successful…

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• May 2016 Acquired Travel Nurse across America
• Apr 2014 Acquired Counsel on Call
• Apr 2013 Acquired Tokyo Joe’s
• Mar 2013 Acquired Motion Recruitment Partners

Inverness Graham

11 Total Closed Deals

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Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, Inverness Graham is an operationally focused private investment firm that has raised over $1 billion of capital since its inception. Inverness Graham acquires innovative tech-enabled manufacturing, service and software companies.Our approach is as unique as our heritage. Founded by senior executives of the Graham Group, an alliance of independent operating businesses, investment firms and philanthropic entities, we bring unparalleled resources developed over a 50-year operating history to support our portfolio companies.Inverness Graham partners with…

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• Mar 2023 Acquired Innovia Medical
• Jan 2023 Acquired Treat Planet
• Aug 2022 Acquired Custom Agronomics
• Feb 2022 Acquired Concord Servicing

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New Harbor Capital

10 Total Closed Deals

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At New Harbor Capital, we forge lasting partnerships that transform businesses and unlock untapped potential.Specializing in lower middle-market private equity, our team works in close collaboration with founders of growth-oriented companies who see their potential but are hesitant to go it alone — providing the camaraderie, expertise and resources to tackle any challenge together.New Harbor Capital was founded on the premise that exceptional ideas are fostered through a culture of mutual respect, coupled with a methodical, research-driven approach. We seek to create a culture of…

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• Jan 2023 Acquired Desert Spine and Sports Physicians
• Apr 2022 Acquired Escalon Services
• Dec 2021 Acquired IndeVets
• Nov 2021 Acquired MindPlay Education

Endeavour Capital

10 Total Closed Deals

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Endeavour invests in exceptional companies committed to building long-term value. We provide capital, expertise and support to privately-owned mid-market businesses headquartered in the American West.

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Manitobah Mukluks
• Aug 2023 Acquired Apex Dental Partners
• Aug 2023 Acquired Fi Holdings
• Aug 2023 Acquired ATL Technology

Starboard Capital Partners

10 Total Closed Deals

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Starboard Capital Partners is a private equity firm that sponsors and invests in lower middle market companies, with values ranging from $10 million to $250 million. We participate with our network of high net worth, family office, and institutional fund co-investors to partner with management teams and entrepreneurs who are looking to accelerate the growth of their companies. Starboard is actively involved in leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, and recapitalizations. Most importantly, we actively listen to business owners and look to match our knowledge and capital resources to…

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• Jun 2015 Invested in QDiscovery
• Mar 2015 Invested in Brite-Line Technologies
• Oct 2011 Acquired PureRED (previously GA|PRC Group)
• Jul 2011 Invested in JPC Holdings, LLC (Jersey Precast)

AIM Ventura Capital Fund

10 Total Closed Deals

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AIM Ventura Fund (AIM) specializes in minority investments in lower market revenue generating companies. We are hands on investors that provide growth equity, operational assistance, accounting infrastructure, exit strategies and more. Investment Criteria:•$2 million + in revenue•Investment Size: $500,000 - $5,000,000•Stable or growing revenue •Recurring revenue Company Characteristics:•Scalable business model •Solid management team•Differentiated product or service •Located in Intermountain West region 

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• Aug 2023 Invested in Opiniion
• Aug 2023 Invested in Defy
• Aug 2023 Invested in CommLoan
• Aug 2023 Invested in Dwelo

AS Equity Partners

10 Total Closed Deals

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AS Equity Partners exclusively targets control investments in the lower to middle-market for software, technology, and technology enabled businesses across Europe. Next to offering capital and financial solutions, we contribute hands-on operational expertise and multi-level support to help firms live up to their full potential. Its founders are recognized industry veterans with decades of experience in this field.It is not only organic growth or financial engineering but often operational improvement that serves as the main driver and contributor to value creation in PE transactions. A…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired YumEarth
• Aug 2023 Acquired The Escape Game
• Aug 2023 Acquired Carolina Beverage Group LLC
• Aug 2023 Acquired Wholesome

Dreamstone Private Equity

10 Total Closed Deals

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Established in February 2019 and currently registered with Financial Supervisory Service (equivalent to SEC in US) as General Partner for private equity funds, Dreamstone Partners is a global private equity firm based in Korea and a parent company of Dreamstone Private Equity and Dreamstone Aviation Partners. We invest across alternative asset classes covering private equity of our specialty and real assets including aircraft investments and real estate. We serve many institutional investors, including pension funds, insurance companies, family offices and other capital market investors. Our…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Autotelic Bio
• Aug 2023 Acquired Pino Bio
• Aug 2023 Acquired Future Medicine
• Aug 2023 Acquired EnsolBio Sciences

Endicott Group

9 Total Closed Deals

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Endicott Capital (formerly known as Endicott Growth Equity Partners) invests exclusively in technology-enabled, B2B information services companies that provide critical data and analytical tools to a wide range of sectors and end-markets.We provide a combination of deep operational, business-building experience, and extensive investment expertise that spans three decades. Endicott is committed to integrity, transparency and partnership investing.Our investment team is led by four partners – Mike Chinn, Wayne Goldstein, Will Pappas and Rob Usdan – who bring complementary skills, a long…

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• Dec 2022 Acquired CFRA
• Sep 2022 Acquired Reorg
• Sep 2022 Acquired MEDIARadar
• Mar 2022 Acquired 3E

Sageview Capital

9 Total Closed Deals

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Sageview Capital LP is an investment firm that has raised over $2 billion in capital across two investment vehicles. We are focused on making growth equity investments in small and mid-sized companies. We aim to invest $10-75 million (larger with co-investment from our partners) in growing companies with established products/technologies and business models. We look to have influential minority ownership positions and are flexible in how investments are structured. We have a 25+ year track record, an experienced investment team, and a long-term approach (target hold of three to five years or…

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• Oct 2013 Invested in United Capital Financial Partners
• Apr 2012 Invested in Exaro Energy III LLC
• Dec 2011 Invested in Envivio
• May 2011 Invested in GoPro

Fort Point Capital

9 Total Closed Deals

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Fort Point Capital is a Boston-based private equity firm that invests in and supports promising, service-oriented companies at the lower end of the middle market and helps them take the next step to accelerate their evolution and growth.

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• Feb 2023 Acquired The Yandell Family of Companies
• Jul 2022 Acquired ROX360
• Jul 2022 Acquired Nova
• Mar 2022 Acquired Jones Fish Hatcheries & Distributors

Bow River Capital

9 Total Closed Deals

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Bow River Capital Partners is a lower middle market private equity investment firm based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2003, Bow River has raised three funds with total capital commitments in excess of $200 million. Investment Criteria: --Revenue of $10-50 million --EBITDA of $2-10 million --Leveraged buyouts/recapitalizations, typically in partnership with management --Control only, no minority investments --Industry focus: o Business Services o Industrial Services o Environmental Services o Healthcare Services o Engineering Companies o Niche Manufacturing o Water and Water Resources…

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• May 2015 Acquired Strong-Bridge Consulting, LLC
• Dec 2013 Acquired Lifecare Innovations, Inc.
• May 2013 Acquired Ely & Associates
• Feb 2013 Acquired Kobelt Manufacturing Ltd.

Oroco Capital

8 Total Closed Deals

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Oroco Capital is a private equity investment firm. Our strategy is to buy great businesses in our target industries and build value through both internal growth and acquisitions, resulting in excellent returns for our investors. The team at Oroco has completed over 50 deals totaling over $5.0B. We developed a unique capital structure and have capital commitments from family offices, wealthy individuals and small institutions. In addition, Oroco has formed a strategic alliance with a private investment firm that allows Oroco to partner on investments that vary in size and type. Our strategy is…

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• Jan 2019 Invested in Maridata
• Jan 2019 Acquired FirstMark Materials
• Feb 2018 Acquired FirstMark Foundations
• Feb 2017 Acquired FirstMark Construction

Tuckerman Capital

7 Total Closed Deals

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Tuckerman Capital is a private investment firm that works with Deal Partners (experienced executives and Independent Sponsors) to invest in and build exceptional small companies that deliver innovative solutions for the long-term with enterprise values typically ranging from $10 million to $75 million.

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• Oct 2010 Acquired Promo Seeds, Ltd.
• Oct 2010 Acquired Shield Pack, LLC
• Oct 2010 Acquired Solidscape, Inc.
• Oct 2010 Acquired Wohler Technologies, Inc.

Berenson Capital

7 Total Closed Deals

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Berenson Capital is a sector-focused private equity firm investing in Software & Tech-Enabled Services businesses with a minimum of $5 million of annual revenues.

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Device42 Inc.
• Aug 2023 Acquired TI Health
• Aug 2023 Acquired StratEx
• Jun 2021 Acquired Practice Insight

Northern Private Capital Inc.

7 Total Closed Deals

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Northern Private Capital Inc. is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders. 

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• Dec 2021 Invested in Rockport
• Apr 2021 Invested in Taiga
• Dec 2019 Acquired MDA
• Sep 2019 Invested in Aspire Food Group