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The best home for software companies, their founders, customers and teams

We buy software businesses

Software Circle plc (formerly Grafenia plc) is a UK based serial acquirer of great vertical market software businesses. Our aim is to help founders find the right exit strategy, without fuss or drama.

We love software, even platforms that do something weird or magnificently obscure.

Continuing operations in an independent, decentralised way. Keeping the entrepreneurial spirit and culture that exists in the businesses we acquire. Providing a permanent home for their teams, management talent and culture.

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We buy software businesses

Software Circle (formerly Grafenia plc) is a UK based serial acquirer of great vertical market software businesses. Our aim is to help founders find the right exit strategy, without fuss or drama.

We love software, even platforms that do something weird or magnificently obscure.

Continuing operations in an independent, decentralised way. Keeping the entrepreneurial spirit and culture that exists in the businesses we acquire. Providing a permanent home for their teams, management talent and culture.

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“Software Circle has set us on a secure path to the future growth and development of not only our business, but also our products. Providing a refreshing change in regards to the pro-active ownership of the business, providing advice and direction to our focus and trajectory.”

James Leyland
Customer Engagement Director

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“Software Circle seemed like the right home for our business from day one. The management team and culture aligned with our own. The process, which can often be difficult, was made as smooth as possible.

Post acquisition, we are very happy with our new home as we look to grow year on year.”

Justin Smith
Managing Director

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“Our business has historically been super stable. Since joining Software Circle we’re seeing organic growth, driven by the new processes and focus that have been implemented. We’re excited for the future of our business.”

James Hughes
Managing Director

Even if you’re not sure your business fits our criteria, send it to us anyway. We’ll let you know quickly.

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Why sell to us?

We’ve built software our entire life. It runs our business and we licence it around the world. We understand and appreciate the challenges you’ve faced building your business to where it is today.

You might have different reasons for thinking about selling. To exit. To grow. To retire. We’re experienced acquirers so we’ll make the process as smooth as possible.

Achieve the outcome you want with Software Circle. We can be stronger and build something even better, together.

Does this sound like you?

We aim to buy software businesses like this

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High Margin

Sustained, stable and healthy gross margins

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Niche Vertical Market

Operating within a clearly defined vertical or niche

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Recurring Revenues

At least £500k of your revenues are recurring

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Good People

A positive culture with good people

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Historically Profitable

Stable or growing EBITDA over the last 3 years

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Based in UK or Ireland

Primarily based within the UK or Ireland

What’s the next step?

Let’s have a brief chat and get to know each other. Just let us know a little about your business, share a link to your website and we’ll arrange a call.

We’ll explain our vision and answer your questions. We’d like to hear about your history and hopefully our combined future. We can chat through the headlines and the finer details without any obligation on either side. If you need an NDA that’s no problem – just let us know beforehand.

Even if you’re not ready to sell yet, it might still be worth us starting a conversation.

Are you in?

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What’s the next step?

Let’s have a brief chat and get to know each other. Just let us know a little about your business, share a link to your website and we’ll arrange a call.

We’ll explain our vision and answer your questions. We’d like to hear about your history and hopefully our combined future. We can chat through the headlines and the finer details without any obligation on either side. If you need an NDA that’s no problem – just let us know beforehand.

Even if you’re not ready to sell yet, it might still be worth us starting a conversation.

Are you in?

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