Horizontal SaaS Companies

Reference: M002084

Mergers are actively seeking Horizontal SaaS Companies business on behalf of a US-based Trade Buyer. The acquirer is a software holdings company focused on acquiring small to mid-sized SaaS businesses. Backed by tech entrepreneurs and financial investors, they bring extensive experience in scaling technology-led companies and providing strategic guidance to support growth. With headquarters in North America and a fully remote team operating across more than twenty countries, they offer significant in-house expertise across technology, marketing, product development, and business strategy.

Industry Focus:

The company is actively seeking to acquire horizontal SaaS providers offering low-touch, subscription-based products. Target companies should deliver scalable solutions that serve a wide range of industries rather than niche verticals. The ideal businesses will demonstrate recurring revenue models with minimal customer support requirements, strong retention rates, and efficient user acquisition strategies.

Target Market:

Their focus lies on bootstrapped companies or those seeking external investment to scale. Businesses with a well-diversified customer base and no significant customer concentration (i.e., no single client representing a disproportionate share of revenue) will be of particular interest. The acquirer is looking for compact teams, ideally fewer than 30 employees, with streamlined operations and robust software delivery processes.

Financial Performance:

The acquirer is targeting companies with annual turnover in the range of £1 million to £10 million and EBITDA margins between 20% and 50%. Financial stability, a history of consistent revenue growth, and clear visibility of future earnings will be essential for consideration.

Geographic Location:

They are interested in businesses located in, or deriving revenue from, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and North America. Companies with established customer bases in these regions, or those positioned for expansion across English-speaking markets, will be prioritised.

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The Next Steps

If your business aligns with the above criteria, or if you are an intermediary with a mandate for a company fitting this profile, we invite you to reach out for further discussions. We are committed to fostering a smooth transition that ensures the continuity and growth of the acquired company.

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