About Beacon Software

Beacon Software is a new type of software holding company with the mission to buy, build, grow, and hold great vertical market software businesses. We are not a financial firm; we are technology entrepreneurs passionate about building great software. We seek out founders who have spent years understanding their market and prioritizing their customers’ specific needs. Our flexible structure offers entrepreneurs a unique succession option that ensures the continuity of their company while providing liquidity at full value for their equity. Beacon acquires companies with the intent to hold them forever and invest in their continued growth. We have permanent, committed capital with a long term time horizon and no pressure to sell to another buyer. Our capital comes from a diverse set of investors, including Wall Street (D1 Capital, CPMG), Silicon Valley (General Catalyst), the family offices of great technology entrepreneurs (John & Patrick Col...