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Top Software Private Equity Funds

Explore 356 Software Private Equity Funds that source acquisition and investment opportunities on Axial’s M&A platform.

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Software Private Equity Funds

356

Active Firms

17,955

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$19M

Core Revenue Range

$800K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 14%
California 11%
Texas 10%
New York 7%
New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Committed Capital | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

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Capital Alignment Partners

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Capital Alignment Partners is a private equity firm specializing in providing flexible debt and structured equity solutions to lower middle market companies. With headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee, and an additional office in Des Moines, Iowa, the firm focuses on proprietary and relationship-based investments in business, healthcare, and industrial services. Their investment strategy is designed to spur growth in platform businesses with seasoned management teams, offering tailored capital for growth, recapitalizations, and consolidation strategies. Since its inception in 2009, Capital…

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Stirling Heights

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Stirling Heights is a holding company that acquires exceptional businesses and builds them to withstand the test of time. ​We care deeply about the companies we partner with and commit to preserve and advance their legacy, values, and people. Our structure enables us to nurture and grow our companies indefinitely, unfettered by short-term constraints.​We have an experienced team with a proven track record of building businesses, and we are supported by committed capital from a select group of families and institutions who share our long-term vison. ​We are a lasting partner armed with…

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Sara Capital Partners

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Sara Capital Partners is an investment group focused on acquiring Midwest firms that are too small for traditional private equity (typically <$5m in EBITDA). We are operational focused and particularly interested in industries that qualify for QSBS tax treatment.

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Altura Capital

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Lower middle market private equity and private debt investment firm. Industries we invest in include business services, consumer goods, healthcare and specialty manufacturing. We provide equity (majority and minority) and mezzanine debt capital.

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Aquitaine Capital

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We partner with founders and family-owned companies in their next stage of growth, taking businesses from good to great. We are not just flippers, consolidators, or cost-cutters. We want your business and your team to survive and thrive for the long run.

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EnTrust Global

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We are a $16 bn asset management firm with offices globally. We make investments across capital structure, with a focus on hybrid capital. We prefer businesses with an EV over $50 mn, though our sweet spot is anywhere from $200 mn to $500 mn.

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Author Capital Partners, LLC

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Author Capital is a private equity firm that empowers highly entrepreneurial family- and founder-led businesses with flexible capital, strategic advice, and long-term partnership.

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National Diversified Funding Corporation

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National Diversified Funding Corporation (NDFC) is a private investment firm that has been acquiring and partnering with businesses since 1969. We focus on lower middle market companies across a wide range of industries and are known for presenting fair, well structured offers that close.We approach transactions as growth partners rather than operators. Our typical model allows owners to take meaningful liquidity while continuing to lead the business and participate in the next phase of growth. Sellers remain responsible for day to day operations, while we support expansion through capital,…

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Meridia Services

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Meridia is a strategic acquirer of established service businesses, focusing on essential service sectors. The company provides capital, operating experience, and advanced technology to support the growth and development of these businesses. By integrating expertise and resources, Meridia aims to enhance the operational capabilities and market reach of its portfolio companies. This approach not only fosters business expansion but also ensures sustainable growth and improved performance in the competitive service industry.We are supported by permanent capital from the Valsef Group, a global…

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Aquiline Capital Partners

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Lead origination for Aquiline's family of funds including our lower middle market fund, middle market fund, credit fund, and venture fund. We invest in anything that touches the financial services ecosystem.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

The Carlyle Group

287 Total Closed Deals
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Carlyle, based in Washington, DC with 29 offices globally, is a leading global alternative asset manager with $447 billion of assets under management across 612 active investment vehicles. Carlyle invests across three segments – Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Global Investment Solutions – in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Since its founding in 1987, Carlyle has invested over $146 billion in more than 785 private equity transactions. Carlyle conducts its investment activities through focused industry groups that leverage the extensive operating and…

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  • Oct 2010 Acquired Permian Tank Manufacturing, Inc.
  • Oct 2010 Acquired Philosophy.
  • Oct 2010 Acquired Phoenix Exploration Company LP
  • Oct 2010 Acquired PixelOptics, Inc.

SCP & CO

69 Total Closed Deals
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SCP & CO is a Southeastern US based private investment firm focused on investing in lower middle market businesses where we can provide capital and strategic resources to accelerate growth and build stronger companies

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  • Apr 2014 Advised Pearce Services, Inc in its sale to Willcrest Partners
  • Dec 2012 Advised Harmony Healthcare on an investment from a Private Equity Investor
  • Dec 2012 Advised GBD Healthcare on an investment from a Revolving Line of Credit
  • Dec 2012 Advised Quality Lease Services in its sale to Rocaceia

Cortec Group

27 Total Closed Deals
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Cortec Group is a private equity firm with ~40 years of experience working alongside founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams of leading middle-market companies in the U.S. and Canada.Our team shares decades of real-world business experience to help good companies grow and thrive. We collaborate with management to drive commercial success and operational excellence, generating attractive results for all stakeholders.

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  • Oct 2024 Acquired Duggal Visual Solutions
  • May 2023 Acquired NorthStar
  • Jan 2023 Acquired A1 Garage Door Service
  • Nov 2022 Acquired Four Seasons

Lineage Capital

27 Total Closed Deals
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A unique model—tailored to the needs of owner-managers.Lineage was founded on the core values of trust, respect, teamwork, and commitment—ideals that provide a foundation for our strong partner relationships. For business owners who share these values, the uncommon structure of a Lineage partnership can be a way to comfortably achieve short- and long-term business and personal objectives.For nearly two decades, we’ve partnered with owner-managers who desire liquidity while continuing to benefit from the future financial success of their business. Our investment model allows…

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  • Jun 2024 Invested in GIK Acoustics
  • Feb 2024 Invested in Flutterbee Education Group
  • Feb 2024 Invested in Quality Glass & Mirror
  • Oct 2023 Acquired Concept Agritek

Bregal Sagemount

24 Total Closed Deals
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See www.sagemount.com for full portfolio and further informationBregal Sagemount is focused on investing in and acquiring growth companies in the tech-enabled services and software spaces. We have a specific mission to back recurring-revenue businesses with strong unit economics that are propelled by strong sector tailwinds.We are investing out of our $2.6 billion Fund IV raised in 2022.We spend 100% of our time in the growth economy. We are domain experts in the investments we target. When we seek to have a meaningful conversation with a company, it is only after we have identified it as a…

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  • Aug 2022 Acquired BuildingLink
  • Aug 2022 Acquired Optima Partners
  • Aug 2022 Acquired Solo
  • Aug 2021 Acquired Allen Media Group

Trident Capital

22 Total Closed Deals
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Typical Equity Check Size: $10M - $50M Trident Capital is a venture capital and growth equity firm investing in Software, Services and Internet. Trident focuses on companies addressing the major technology challenges facing today's enterprise, including IT security, Healthcare IT, Cloud computing, and online and mobile customer interaction. The firm targets growth equity investments up to $50 million in rapidly growing companies, often as the first institutional investor. Trident also leads select venture investments based on its unique sector insight and expertise, founder and network…

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  • Jul 2013 Invested in Prolexic Technologies Inc
  • May 2013 Advised Solera Networks Inc in its sale to Blue Coat Systems Inc
  • Dec 2012 Invested in Fruition Partners Inc
  • Nov 2012 Advised Kayak Software Corporation in its sale to Priceline.com Incorporated

Performant Capital

21 Total Closed Deals
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Performant Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on majority control buyout investments in technology-driven companies. We acquire businesses across software, technology-enabled services, and data intelligence products and services. Our investments focus on businesses where our depth of investing and operating expertise can accelerate growth and drive outsized performance.Performant Capital typically invests in founder-owned businesses and prefers to be the first institutional capital. Software platforms typically have $3-10MM in ARR and tech-enabled services business…

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  • Jun 2025 Acquired Wine Suite
  • Apr 2025 Acquired EyeMD
  • Jan 2025 Acquired OrderPort
  • Sep 2024 Acquired Healthcare Process Consulting

Azalea Capital

21 Total Closed Deals
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Azalea Capital partners with entrepreneurs, management teams, and family-owned companies with revenues of at least $10 million. We provide growth capital, operating expertise, and industry experience to significantly enhance the long-term value of our investments. Azalea is a pro-active investor with a defined value creation strategy. In every investment, we partner with a proven industry executive to enhance our operationally focused approach. We invest in manufacturing, distribution, and business services companies in a variety of industries with a particular interest in the following…

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  • Nov 2017 Invested in Ark Naturals
  • May 2016 Invested in Jones Natural Chews
  • Mar 2016 Invested in ACL Airshop
  • Apr 2015 Invested in InTech Aerospace

Serent Capital

19 Total Closed Deals
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Founded in 2008, Serent Capital is a leading lower-middle market private equity firm focused on investing in high growth service and technology businesses. Our operating model is distinct in its focus on business building. We strive to be an involved, value-added investor, capable of providing significant operational and strategic support to our portfolio company CEOs on the most critical issues that they face as their companies scale.Serent Capital’s ability to assist its companies is based on its principals’ experience as CEOs, strategic advisers, and Board Members, and a deep network…

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  • Apr 2015 Acquired Mercury Network
  • Mar 2015 Invested in Commissions, Inc.
  • Mar 2015 Invested in Compeat Restaurant Management Systems
  • Feb 2015 Acquired ICon Professional Services

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Private Equity Funds in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Software Private Equity Funds directory are ordered based on recent deal activity on Axial. The default order reflects observed market signals rather than a subjective ranking of firm quality.

What information is included in each Private Equity Fund profile?

Each profile provides information about the firm’s areas of focus, transaction criteria, and relevant activity on Axial’s M&A platform. Together, these details provide a clearer view of where a firm is active and the types of companies and opportunities most relevant for it.

What company sizes are most common for Software Private Equity Funds?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Software Private Equity Funds is $3M-$19M, with a core EBITDA range of $800K-$4M. Company size can be an important indicator of fit, as firms often concentrate their experience, resources, and transaction activity within particular segments of the market.

How important is Software experience when evaluating Private Equity Funds?

Relevant Software experience can be an important consideration when evaluating a firm. Familiarity with the sector can provide a stronger understanding of its business models, market dynamics, valuation considerations, and transaction environment. The 356 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Software.

Do all Private Equity Funds in this directory focus exclusively on Software?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Software Private Equity Funds directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Software, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

How do I compare Private Equity Funds with experience in Software?

When comparing Private Equity Funds with experience in Software, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 356 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Software Private Equity Funds?

Axial can help you identify and connect with firms based on your objectives and what you are looking to accomplish. The process varies depending on your role and transaction needs. If you are interested in connecting with firms in the Software Private Equity Funds directory, you can request information here.

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