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A strategic software group combining operational expertise with investment discipline to acquire and grow B2B software companies.

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Strategic Advisory Services

We provide end-to-end advisory services for software company acquisitions, combining deep operational expertise with transaction experience across diverse capital structures.

Target Identification

Systematic screening and qualification of acquisition candidates aligned with strategic objectives and investment criteria.

Commercial Due Diligence

Comprehensive analysis of competitive positioning, product-market fit, customer dynamics, and growth drivers.

Integration Planning

Structured roadmaps for post-acquisition value creation, operational improvements, and organizational alignment.

Transaction Experience Across Capital Structures

Family Office Venture Capital Private Equity Holding Companies Venture Debt Seller Financing Common Stock Preferred Stock ESOPs

Segment Experience

FinTech EdTech HR Tech HealthTech PropTech LegalTech Cybersecurity

Software Holding Company

We acquire and operate B2B software companies, partnering with founders to revitalize growth and unlock value through strategic repositioning and operational excellence.

Ideal Acquisition Profile

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B2B Software

Subscription or recurring revenue models serving business customers

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Growing Pains

Strong product foundations with choppy or minimal (but >$0) revenue progress

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Founder Partnership

Sellers interested in a performance-based structure for eventual liquidity

Current Portfolio

SuiteCompete
Automated due diligence software purpose-built for lower-middle-market software M&A. Accelerate competitive analysis with automated capability comparison, verifiable feature claims, compliance signals, and integration mapping—streamlining early-stage and confirmatory diligence while reducing manual verification effort.
RegDNotify
Daily intelligence on SEC Regulation D filings for B2B sales professionals. Receive state-specific notifications when companies raise capital—identifying prospects in growth mode at the optimal moment for outreach, typically within 24 hours of filing.
To Be Announced
To be announced.

Leadership

Phil Leslie

Phil Leslie

Founder & Managing Partner

school Chicago Booth MBA engineering 2x Exited B2B SaaS Operator account_balance Microsoft Alum