Who we're looking for
You've built something real
- Software customers genuinely depend on - mission-critical not nice-to-have
- Employees who know their domain deeply
- Recurring revenue that proves the model works
- Customers in industries where getting it right matters
- A market reputation that took years to build
Maybe you're:
Resource-constrained:
You've taken this as far as you can with current capital and team
Strategically positioned:
You see the opportunity but need infrastructure and scale to capture it
Planning succession:
You're 3-5 years from stepping back and need to ensure continuity
Growth-ready:
You know what needs to happen next but can't do it alone
Simply curious:
Not shopping the business, but open to the right conversation
You care about the after
The wire transfer matters. Obviously. But so does:
- What happens to the customer who's been with you since year one
- Whether your team will genuinely be okay
- If the product vision you've been building toward actually happens
- How your industry views what you've done
If you want your business to thrive as part of something bigger, let's talk.
Who we're looking for
Step 1: Confidential conversation
No bankers. No pitch decks. Just an honest conversation about whether there's fit. Most of these conversations don't lead anywhere—that's fine.
Step 2: If There's interest
We sign NDAs, you share financials and customer data, we talk to a few customers (with your permission). We tell you exactly what we see - the good, the concerns, whether we want to proceed.
Step 3: Letter of Intent
Non-binding terms with headline valuation and key deal points. This is where you learn if we're in the same ballpark. If yes, we proceed. If no, we part as friends.
Step 4: Due diligence
We dig into everything—financials, contracts, technical infrastructure, IP, legal. It's thorough but respectful. We've done this enough times to know what matters and what's just paperwork.
Step 5: Close & integration
Final agreements, regulatory approvals if needed, funds transfer. Then structured integration - dedicated team, clear milestones, regular communication. Your customers barely notice. Your team knows exactly what's happening. The business keeps running.
Typical timeline: 4-6 months from first conversation to completion.
The questions you're actually wondering
What multiples do you pay?
We're competitive with market rates for B2B SaaS in regulated industries - based on recurring revenue, growth, profitability, strategic fit. The specific number depends on your business. We'd need a detailed conversation to give you a real answer.
What if we're not profitable yet?
Fine, if you have strong unit economics and a clear path to profitability. We run a software business too. We understand investment cycles.
What if we have investors?
We've acquired VC-backed, PE-backed, and angel-funded companies. As long as your cap table is aligned on exit, we can work with it.
Do you only buy 100%?
Usually, yes - it simplifies governance and long-term planning. But we've structured deals with earnouts, rollover equity, deferred consideration when it made sense for both sides.
Does geography matter?
No. We've acquired businesses across UK, US, Canada, Europe, ANZ. Location matters less than market fit and customer base.
How much integration actually happens?
Commercially, you become part of Ideagen's overall strategy. Operationally, you initially maintain a level autonomy on product and customer decisions while we determine the best route for you solution and your customers. Technically, we integrate where it creates value for customers - finance, HR, legal systems typically move to Ideagen platforms within 6-12 months.
Our commitment
When you join Ideagen, you're joining a business obsessed with growth that matters.
Growing businesses that keep people safe. Growing the resilience of organizations operating in high-stakes environments. Growing teams and careers. Growing solutions that make regulated industries safer, more compliant, more efficient.
You've already proven you care about that kind of growth.
Let's talk about doing it together.