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Based acquires founder-led software companies with $500K–$5M in recurring revenue and helps them grow for the long term.

What We Do

Built by operators, not financial engineers.

We’ve built and operated software businesses ourselves. We understand customer concentration, hiring engineers, enterprise sales cycles, product roadmaps, churn, integrations, cash flow and the thousand small decisions required to build an enduring software company.

Ideal Fits

We focus on businesses that:

• Solve core B2B or B2C challenges with elegant, scalable software

• Operate in SaaS, Service-as-Software, FinTech, InsurTech, or open-source ecosystems

• Demonstrate sound unit economics and have growth-hungry teams

How We Do It

(BSD® — 2.0)
  1. 01

    Listen & Learn

    Dive deep into your story, challenges, and ambitions.

  2. 02

    Co-Create a Plan

    Build a growth roadmap that honors your legacy and your vision.

  3. 03

    Roll Up Our Sleeves

    Tackle marketing, tech, operations, or any gap that holds you back.


What We Look For(BSD® — 2.0)Criteria



4+ years operating history, typically bootstrapped or early VC-backed.

  • Founder-run SaaS and subscription businesses
  • Profitable or with a clear path to profitability
  • Geography

    Majority of customers in the U.S., Canada, U.K., or Europe

  • Community

    You’re on your way to building a mini brand within your niche or sector and an engaged, vocal customer base

  • Path to Profitability

    Profitable or on a clear path to profitability with healthy gross margins.

  • Team

    Strong teams and cultures we can continue building around.

Stats & Facts

We take pride in forging partnerships that deliver measurable growth. Every metric tells a story and we’re dedicated to driving the numbers that matter for your business.

Years Experience

as Operators of business like yours.

Investments

in last five years.

YoY Growth

Average annual company revenue growth

FAQ

We focus on owner‑run micro‑businesses and early‑stage tech ventures with stable cash flows, market differentiation, and growth potential.

The businesses we’ve purchased typically generate between $200k - $5mm in earnings.

Recent partnerships include subscription businesses, financial services that earn a predictable take-rate, and services firms with strong recurring clients.

Each opportunity is unique: our custom valuation combines market comparables, financial performance, strategic fit, and growth over time to deliver a fair offer aligned with your timeline and objectives.

Many times we expect the team members to retain some ownership during this chapter if they will remain on board.

From initial assessment to close, most deals complete within 60–90 days, depending on due diligence complexity and legal requirements.

That is the intent. Our collaborative transition plan prioritizes retaining key talent and preserving your company’s culture throughout and after the acquisition.

We partner on a tailored growth roadmap providing operational support, technology upgrades, and strategic guidance to accelerate performance.

This can be a combination of bringing in new talent, refactoring existing systems or automating sub-optimal processes.

To get started, simply share your contact information, business summary and existing summarized financials. We’ll guide you through the process and provide the tools and support needed to bring your vision to life.

Many founders choose to stay on as advisors or consultants. We’ll work with you to define a role, whether through earn-outs, advisory agreements, or informal mentorship, that aligns with your interests and the company’s needs.

Yes, we’ve partnered with remote-first and international teams, providing flexible coordination tools, but prefer businesses with a large concentration of customers in the U.S., U.K. or Canada.

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