Where people, products, and customers thrive
42 Software acquires and develops niche, mission critical software companies for the long term
We are the right home for your software business
We are experienced software veterans
We invest for the long-term, supporting you and your team to continue building products that your customers rely on.
We will support your legacy
You’ve created a brand your customers trust and your employees want to be part of. You’ll keep your brand and culture and with our support bring new customers and colleagues to your business.
We make rapid and fair valuations
We know value is important, we structure deals to meet your needs and will provide you with a valuation once we’ve heard the story of your business and seen a minimum amount of information.
We will protect your employees
You’ve built a great team, we are committed to ensuring they enjoy continuity, personal growth and a positive working environment.
We will build and grow your business
Once your business joins our family, we’ll nurture and grow your legacy by winning new clients, retaining existing ones and seeking new products and companies to join with us. We are experts in enterprise software and experienced at working with founders without fuss or drama.
We operate in a decentralised model
Once you’ve joined 42 Software you’ll continue to operate independently in our decentralised model. You’ll keep the entrepreneurial spirit and culture that has made you strong. We’ll add support, advice, investment and the strength that comes from joining a wider group of peers.
Our acquisition process is fair, reliable, and hassle‑free
Offers backed by deployable cash funding.
Buy, build and own permanently investor.
High certainty buyer, offering strong and reliable valuations.
High certainty buyer, offering strong and reliable valuations.
No holdbacks on initial considerations.
No holdbacks on initial considerations.
Clear offer letter with a ‘no surprises’ approach.
Clear offer letter with a ‘no surprises’ approach.
Decentralised and autonomous operating approach.
Decentralised and autonomous operating approach.
Guarantee of continuity of your brand, culture, offices and teams.
Guarantee of continuity of your brand, culture, offices and teams.
Enterprise software veterans as your advisor and supporter.
Enterprise software veterans as your advisor and supporter.
Succession plan to suit your timelines.
Succession plan to suit your timelines.
We are looking for
Pragmatic Partners
You and your team are trusted advisors and experts in what you do.
You’ve already built an excellent platform and embrace continuous improvement.
You want to continue your mission or build a succession plan with us.
Solid Foundations
Your software is an intrinsic part of your customer’s operations.
Workflow and data-driven software is the core of a wider offer to your customers, you own your IP.
Your customers stay with you, inform your product strategy and engage with your team.
Stable and Sustainable
Your revenues are between £1M and £5M, you are profitable.
You’ll have a mix of recurring, repeating and service revenues. We are flexible on the balance of your revenues.
You can demonstrate room to grow sustainably in existing or new markets.