Search & Acquisition

Search & Acquisition

Search & Acquisition

Fortius Software is a joint venture between two experienced founders/operators, and their private capital partners.

The sole purpose of the venture is to acquire a Vertical Market Software, Software as a Service company; and then to nurture it through its next phase of growth.

Fortius Software is a joint venture between two experienced founders/operators, and their private capital partners.

The sole purpose of the venture is to acquire a Vertical Market Software, Software as a Service company; and then to nurture it through its next phase of growth.

Fortius Software is a joint venture between two experienced founders/operators, and their private capital partners.

The sole purpose of the venture is to acquire a Vertical Market Software, Software as a Service company; and then to nurture it through its next phase of growth.

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SEARCHER/OPERATORS

Who we are

Who we are

Who we are

Olympian and high performance leader.

Chris

Olympian and high performance leader.

Chris

Olympian and high performance leader.

Chris

Multi-disciplinarian and SaaS nerd.

John

Multi-disciplinarian and SaaS nerd.

John

Multi-disciplinarian and SaaS nerd.

John

BUYBOX

Acquisition criteria

Acquisition criteria

Acquisition criteria

VERTICAL MARKET SOFTWARE

VERTICAL MARKET SOFTWARE

VERTICAL MARKET SOFTWARE

ESTABLISHED PROFITABILITY

ESTABLISHED PROFITABILITY

ESTABLISHED PROFITABILITY

PREDICTABLE CASHFLOW

PREDICTABLE CASHFLOW

PREDICTABLE CASHFLOW

LOYAL CUSTOMERS

LOYAL CUSTOMERS

LOYAL CUSTOMERS

TRANSFERABLE OPERATIONS

TRANSFERABLE OPERATIONS

TRANSFERABLE OPERATIONS

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DIFFERENTIATORS

Reasons to partner with us

Reasons to partner with us

Reasons to partner with us

Track Record

As exited Founders we have a track record of growing and nurturing businesses, with specific skills and experience in managing and growing SaaS businesses.

Track Record

As exited Founders we have a track record of growing and nurturing businesses, with specific skills and experience in managing and growing SaaS businesses.

Track Record

As exited Founders we have a track record of growing and nurturing businesses, with specific skills and experience in managing and growing SaaS businesses.

Efficient

With sell-side experience as both exited Founders, and as investors in exited businesses, we deeply understand that for Sellers a time-efficient transaction lifecycle is a must.

Efficient

With sell-side experience as both exited Founders, and as investors in exited businesses, we deeply understand that for Sellers a time-efficient transaction lifecycle is a must.

Efficient

With sell-side experience as both exited Founders, and as investors in exited businesses, we deeply understand that for Sellers a time-efficient transaction lifecycle is a must.

Unconstrained

Unlike mid-market private equity and many serial acquirers, we are unconstrained by specific holding periods, and are focused on maximising long-term value.

Unconstrained

Unlike mid-market private equity and many serial acquirers, we are unconstrained by specific holding periods, and are focused on maximising long-term value.

Unconstrained

Unlike mid-market private equity and many serial acquirers, we are unconstrained by specific holding periods, and are focused on maximising long-term value.

Seller Friendly

As exited founders, we know the importance of: responsive, honest & transparent comms; sensibly short earnouts; personal tax optimisation; and not re-opening closed negotiation items.

Seller Friendly

As exited founders, we know the importance of: responsive, honest & transparent comms; sensibly short earnouts; personal tax optimisation; and not re-opening closed negotiation items.

Seller Friendly

As exited founders, we know the importance of: responsive, honest & transparent comms; sensibly short earnouts; personal tax optimisation; and not re-opening closed negotiation items.

Flexible

With a small team of specialised investors backing us with both their capital and trust, we have the scope to be accomodative and flexible on structuring to make a good deal work for both sides.

Flexible

With a small team of specialised investors backing us with both their capital and trust, we have the scope to be accomodative and flexible on structuring to make a good deal work for both sides.

Flexible

With a small team of specialised investors backing us with both their capital and trust, we have the scope to be accomodative and flexible on structuring to make a good deal work for both sides.

Enduring Legacy

Our goal of long-term value creation particularly suits Sellers that care deeply about finding the ’right home’ for their business. And we’re open to Seller's rolling (some) equity to share in upside.

Enduring Legacy

Our goal of long-term value creation particularly suits Sellers that care deeply about finding the ’right home’ for their business. And we’re open to Seller's rolling (some) equity to share in upside.

Enduring Legacy

Our goal of long-term value creation particularly suits Sellers that care deeply about finding the ’right home’ for their business. And we’re open to Seller's rolling (some) equity to share in upside.

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FAQS

Have questions?

Have questions?

Have questions?

Why Vertical Market Software?

Why Vertical Market Software?

Why Vertical Market Software?

Are there more specific criteria to your buybox?

Are there more specific criteria to your buybox?

Are there more specific criteria to your buybox?

Do you work with brokers?

Do you work with brokers?

Do you work with brokers?

Do you have a referral/introducer program?

Do you have a referral/introducer program?

Do you have a referral/introducer program?

Do you need debt financing?

Do you need debt financing?

Do you need debt financing?

What can I expect from an LoI?

What can I expect from an LoI?

What can I expect from an LoI?

How long does due dilligence take?

How long does due dilligence take?

How long does due dilligence take?

I'm a potential Seller and I have some very specific constraints.

I'm a potential Seller and I have some very specific constraints.

I'm a potential Seller and I have some very specific constraints.

Get in touch

If you're a prospective seller, broker, referrer, or a search fund operator, i'd love to connect with you.
— Chris

Contact Number

+44 20 4582 8800

Location

London, United Kingdom

Contact Number

+44 20 4582 8800

Location

London, United Kingdom

Contact Number

+44 20 4582 8800

Location

London, United Kingdom

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