Post-Unicorn Capital · The Atlas

A growing map of capital innovation.

The organizations, investors, and models creating new paths for entrepreneurs.

162 live funds32 countries56 with stated horizonsaudited 2026-07-28v0.1 alpha
Liquidity horizon — time until capital returns
<3yInvestor liquidity<6yNimble7–9ySMV, sub-unicorn7–10yunicorn-or-bustPermanent, no exit

This is a map of the people, organizations, and financing models expanding what’s possible in entrepreneurial finance.

Every organization in the Atlas offers a distinct approach to financing companies. Some invest with equity, others with debt, revenue share, royalties, or entirely different structures. Think of the categories as a menu, not a set of silos. As more capital innovations emerge, founders will have more choices, and many organizations will continue combining multiple approaches under one roof.

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Where the capital is going

Where in the worldCountries shaded by fund count — click a shaded country to filter the catalog.
Canada — 10 funds — click to filterUnited States — 65 funds — click to filterArgentina — 1 fund — click to filterSouth Africa — 1 fund — click to filterMexico — 1 fund — click to filterBrazil — 4 funds — click to filterPeru — 1 fund — click to filterEcuador — 1 fund — click to filterNigeria — 1 fund — click to filterIvory Coast — 1 fund — click to filterIsrael — 1 fund — click to filterUnited Arab Emirates — 2 funds — click to filterIndia — 6 funds — click to filterSweden — 2 funds — click to filterPoland — 1 fund — click to filterLatvia — 1 fund — click to filterEstonia — 2 funds — click to filterGermany — 4 funds — click to filterTurkey — 1 fund — click to filterSwitzerland — 2 funds — click to filterNetherlands — 1 fund — click to filterPortugal — 1 fund — click to filterSpain — 1 fund — click to filterAustralia — 4 funds — click to filterDenmark — 4 funds — click to filterUnited Kingdom — 19 funds — click to filterMalaysia — 2 funds — click to filterFinland — 2 funds — click to filterSlovakia — 1 fund — click to filterCzech Republic — 1 fund — click to filterEgypt — 1 fund — click to filterSingapore — 2 funds — click to filter
1–3 funds4–10 funds11+ funds

Funds by class
162 verified entities across 5 classes
NimbleNimble: 39 funds (24%)39 · 24%SMVSMV: 31 funds (19%)31 · 19%PermanentPermanent: 73 funds (45%)73 · 45%Investor LiquidityInvestor Liquidity: 7 funds (4%)7 · 4%Trends to WatchTrends to Watch: 27 funds (17%)27 · 17%
Liquidity horizons
When each fund expects capital back, from its own stated terms
≤2y: 5 funds5≤2y2–3y: 10 funds102–3y3–5y: 21 funds213–5y5–6y6–9y: 7 funds76–9y10y+: 3 funds310y+No exit: 71 funds71No exitNot stated: 45 funds45Not statedfaster capital return → longer hold
Funds by country
162 funds across 32 countries, colored by asset class
NimbleSMVPermanentInvestor LiquidityTrends to Watch
United StatesUnited States — Nimble: 11United States — SMV: 13United States — Permanent: 29United States — Investor Liquidity: 2United States — Trends to Watch: 1065United KingdomUnited Kingdom — Nimble: 5United Kingdom — SMV: 4United Kingdom — Permanent: 7United Kingdom — Investor Liquidity: 1United Kingdom — Trends to Watch: 219Not stated / remoteNot stated / remote — Nimble: 3Not stated / remote — Permanent: 7Not stated / remote — Trends to Watch: 515CanadaCanada — Permanent: 9Canada — Trends to Watch: 110IndiaIndia — Nimble: 2India — Permanent: 2India — Investor Liquidity: 26AustraliaAustralia — SMV: 1Australia — Permanent: 34BrazilBrazil — Nimble: 2Brazil — SMV: 1Brazil — Permanent: 14DenmarkDenmark — Permanent: 1Denmark — Investor Liquidity: 1Denmark — Trends to Watch: 24GermanyGermany — Nimble: 1Germany — Permanent: 34EstoniaEstonia — Investor Liquidity: 1Estonia — Trends to Watch: 12FinlandFinland — Nimble: 1Finland — Trends to Watch: 12MalaysiaMalaysia — SMV: 1Malaysia — Trends to Watch: 12SingaporeSingapore — SMV: 22SwedenSweden — Nimble: 1Sweden — Permanent: 12SwitzerlandSwitzerland — Permanent: 1Switzerland — Trends to Watch: 12United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates — Nimble: 1United Arab Emirates — Permanent: 12ArgentinaArgentina — Nimble: 11Czech RepublicCzech Republic — Nimble: 11EcuadorEcuador — SMV: 11EgyptEgypt — SMV: 11IsraelIsrael — SMV: 11Ivory CoastIvory Coast — Nimble: 11LatviaLatvia — Nimble: 11MexicoMexico — SMV: 11NetherlandsNetherlands — SMV: 11NigeriaNigeria — Nimble: 11PeruPeru — Permanent: 11PolandPoland — SMV: 11PortugalPortugal — Permanent: 11SlovakiaSlovakia — Permanent: 11South AfricaSouth Africa — SMV: 11SpainSpain — SMV: 11TurkeyTurkey — Nimble: 11

The Post-Unicorn Stack

Five boxes: four live categories of company finance and investor liquidity, plus one watch list of emerging structures. Non-MECE by design — a fund can sit in two. Select any box to filter the catalog.

The catalog

Browse the organizations expanding what’s possible in entrepreneurial finance. Click any profile to learn about their approach and visit their website.

100X.VCNimble3+yIndia

An Indian seed fund writing first cheques into idea-stage startups, with a stated model of exiting from the third year onward by selling its stake to the incoming institutional investor in later rounds.

Liquidity horizon
3+ yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We expect to see exits from the third year onward, when there is a new institutional round and the incoming investor is buying 100X.VC's stake.”

named-GP interview (KrAsia), verbatim re-fetched 2026-07-21

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2.0 VenturesNimble3-6yUnited States

Invests equity in marketplace, cybersecurity, and application software companies, underwriting each deal to a three-to-six-year hold and exit via M&A, secondary sale, or IPO.

Liquidity horizon
3-6 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Exit: Underwrite each deal to 4.0x MoM (base case) with anticipated hold period of 3-6 years; exit through M&A, secondary sale, IPO”

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20 North StreetNimble3-5ySweden

A Swedish investor taking minority equity stakes and board seats in small healthcare and technology growth companies, targeting an exit within three to five years.

Liquidity horizon
3-5 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We are looking for a high return which typically is achieved through and exit within 3-5 years.”

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Ak Portföy Girişim Sermayesi YFNimble5-7yTurkey

The venture capital fund family of Ak Portföy, Akbank's asset-management arm in Turkey, whose growth-capital strategy states the goal of achieving successful exits within five to seven years.

Liquidity horizon
5-7 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“hedefimiz 5 ila 7 yıl içinde başarılı çıkışlar gerçekleştirmektir”

first-party page, verbatim re-fetched 2026-07-21

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Baltic Technology Ventures (BTV)Nimble2-3yLatvia

A Latvian venture investor that is the only stock-exchange-listed VC in the Baltics. It is classed Nimble because its own filed business plan sets a 24-36 month investment cycle, saying it will 'hold the equity positions... of 2-3 years, after which we will exit our equity stake with the expected return of 3-5x on the initial investment', while its investor deck targets exit in under two years at 3x or better. Its listing on Nasdaq Baltic First North with 'no fees, no lockup, no investment minimum' lets ordinary investors buy venture exposure directly.

Liquidity horizon
2-3 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“BTV will hold the equity positions as per its investment cycle of 2-3 years, after which we will exit our equity stake with the expected return of 3-5x on the initial investment.”

BTV's own business plan filed with Nasdaq Baltic states a 24-36 month investment cycle and an expected 3-5x return on exit; the accompanying investor presentation states exit in under 2 years and a 3x+ target. Both the clock and the multiple are on the company's own filed documents.

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Bossa Nova InvestimentosNimble<=5yBrazil

A São Paulo micro-VC investing small tickets in early-stage Brazilian startups at high volume, whose CEO states that exiting within up to five years has produced better returns; the firm has reported more than one hundred realized exits.

Liquidity horizon
<=5 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Investir em startups early stage e fazer a saída (exit) em até cinco anos tem trazido melhores retornos para os investidores”

Exame: firm's 100th realized exit; sells startups at ~R$70M (~$13-14M), ~3y avg hold, ~5.6x avg multiple (repaired from prior generic-recap URL)

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Calculus VCTNimble3-5yUnited Kingdom

A UK EIS/VCT fund manager investing equity in technology, healthcare, and creative-industry businesses, with prospectus terms requiring a reasonably foreseeable trade sale or flotation within three to five years.

Liquidity horizon
3-5 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Calculus Capital will focus on investing in companies where an exit within 3-5 years through a trade sale or flotation is reasonably foreseeable.”

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CitySide VenturesNimble3-5yUnited States

A US angel and venture group deploying early-stage equity capital into scalable, IP-backed technology startups, requiring a defined three-to-five-year exit strategy with identified buyers.

Liquidity horizon
3-5 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“As part of the overall strategy, the company developed and defined a clear 3-5 years exit strategy and identify the potential buyers.”

official pitch criteria; Site describes developing 'a clear 3-5 years exit strategy' and identifying potential buyers early.

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CocreatdNimble<1yUnited Kingdom

A UK venture studio and private investment office that co-founds and incubates software, AI, and security startups from day zero, with past exits completed in as little as six to eight months.

Liquidity horizon
<1 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Notably, Cocreatd achieved a creation-to-exit timeline of just eight months for its System7 acquisition, and took its security venture from concept to LSE listing in six months.”

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Committed CapitalNimble4-5yUnited Kingdom

A UK EIS fund manager backing growth-stage British technology companies, with a stated intention to exit each holding within four to five years of investment via trade sale, IPO, or sale to a strategic investor.

Liquidity horizon
4-5 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“The intention is to exit within 4 to 5 years of monies being invested via trade sale, IPO, or where appropriate, a sale to a strategic investor.”

first-party fund page, re-verified 2026-07-18

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D2 FundNimbleUnited Kingdom
flagged for review

A UK investor funding capital-efficient B2B software businesses that can show tangible product ROI, prioritizing sustainable compounding growth over fundraising milestones.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
low
Why it’s classified here
“If half the portfolio makes 1-2x the original investment rather than going to zero, we don't need to invest in the next Google.”

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DLTG FundNimble4yCzech Republic

Prague and San Francisco operator-investors backing AI startups built to make money within months, promising investors their money back on a roughly 4-year clock instead of VC's usual 7-10 years.

Liquidity horizon
4 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
medium
Why it’s classified here
“4-year return horizons instead of the traditional 7-10 year wait.”

Homepage verified 2026-08-01: '4-year return horizons instead of the traditional 7-10 year wait'. Fund-size and past-engagement claims are self-reported only.

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Dubai Venture PartnersNimble1.5yUnited Arab Emirates
flagged for review

A Dubai early-stage venture fund reported to write exit timelines into every term sheet and to review each portfolio company annually for exit readiness, with a reported average of about 18 months from investment to exit transaction in its second fund.

Liquidity horizon
1.5 yrs
Evidence tier
self_id
Confidence
low
Why it’s classified here
“HORIZON: reported Fund II average time to exit transaction of 18 MONTHS, against 9 years in Fund I. Exit-first methodology: exit scenario modelling in every investment memo; exit clauses, mechanisms and timelines written into every term sheet from the first Fund II investment; an annual Exit Strategy Board of Directors day rating each company on exit readiness; and a Head of DPI (Chief Exit Officer) role modelled on MEVP's. Reported Fund II results: $120M in early liquidity from $45M deployed capital, 8 portfolio companies with clear exit paths, 100% of founders discussing exit paths with the board, and one Series A company sold to a Gulf sovereign tech fund for $45M at 4.2x. Fund I closed 2021; Fund II anchored by Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF). ALL of the above is third-party consulting content and is unconfirmed on DVP's own property.”

engage-innovate.com / strategytools.io case study: 'Average time to exit transaction: 18 months (vs 9 years in Fund I)' - this is the sole source for the 18-month horizon and the basis for the Nimble placement. Caution: the three named Fund II portfolio companies (NeuralFlow AI, Desert Analytics, Smart City Tech) return no web results, so the supporting figures may be illustrative rather than actual.

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Favcy Build-to-SellNimble3-4yIndia

An Indian build-to-sell venture-builder program that designs and builds startups from the ground up, engineering them for acquisition within 36 to 48 months.

Liquidity horizon
3-4 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Favcy strategically designs and builds startups from the ground up, priming them for acquisitions within 36-48 months.”

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FirstFounders (F2)Nimble3yNigeria

A Nigeria-focused venture studio and co-builder that designs AI-first startups from inception with acquisition as the explicit goal, typically within 36 months.

Liquidity horizon
3 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“The goal is not just to grow companies, but to get them acquired within 36 months.”

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Golden SectionNimbleUnited States

A US growth equity firm providing $1M-$5M minority-stake investments in capital-efficient B2B vertical SaaS companies, targeting founders working toward a $5-15M-revenue strategic exit rather than an IPO.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Founders who are building toward a meaningful strategic exit at $5–15M An. Rev., not an IPO at $500M An. Rev.”

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Gorilla CapitalNimbleFinland

A Finland-based angel investor backing capital-efficient, tech-enabled Nordic startups before product-market fit, using milestone-tied funding to avoid premature scaling.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
anchor
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“always built with the realistic positive exit in mind, regardless the size”

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Iolar VenturesNimbleUnited States

A US venture capital firm making $1-3M initial equity investments in early-stage mobile and cloud software companies, deliberately keeping fund size small and targeting startups needing $10M or less in total venture funding.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Describes itself as 'an artisanal venture capital firm' investing $1-3M initially in early-stage information technology companies (mobile- and cloud-delivered software), purposefully keeping funds small and targeting companies that require $10M or less in total venture capital.”

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KickstartNimbleUnited States

A US seed fund based in the Mountain West that leads pre-seed, seed, and occasional Series A equity rounds for startups across Utah, Colorado, and the surrounding region.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
provenance
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Describes itself as the Mountain West's first seed fund, leading pre-seed/seed and occasional Series A rounds, underwriting 'elite founders wherever they are building' across the innovation stack with a regional Utah/Colorado/Mountain West focus.”

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Mirai VenturesNimble2-3yUnknown

Backs lean, capital-efficient AI-native companies structured for strategic acquirer demand, targeting exits within 24 to 36 months to maximize limited-partner returns.

Liquidity horizon
2-3 yrs
Evidence tier
self_id
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“By focusing on ventures that can achieve strategic exits within 24 to 36 months, we maximize IRR for our Limited Partners”

official Substack

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Napkin VenturesNimble5yUnknown

A company-creation platform investing up to $2M of equity in B2B SaaS concepts it helps build, exiting its management role within five years via new investment, sale, or founder buyback.

Liquidity horizon
5 yrs
Evidence tier
self_id
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Napkin Ventures will exit the primary management role of these engagements within 5 years by either raising additional capital from a larger preferred investor, the sale of the company or a company buyback of Napkin Ventures' interest.”

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Oxford Capital Growth EISNimble+ SMV5-7yUnited Kingdom

The growth EIS strategy of Oxford Capital, a UK venture firm backing early-stage British technology companies, with a stated aim of exiting most investments within five to seven years.

Liquidity horizon
5-7 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Aim to exit most investments within 5-7 years.”

first-party product page, re-verified 2026-07-18

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Raio CapitalNimble4-5yBrazil

A Brazilian venture firm whose stated goal is to exit investments after four or five years rather than the ten-year cycle usual in venture capital, backing technology companies suited to faster liquidity.

Liquidity horizon
4-5 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“O objetivo da Raio Capital é realizar saídas após quatro ou cinco anos de investimento, ao invés de esperar pelo ciclo de dez anos que se pratica normalmente no mercado.”

named-GP interview (startups.com.br), verbatim re-fetched 2026-07-21

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Redbud VCNimble2yUnited States

A pre-seed venture capital fund that invests equity in early-stage companies and is also active in secondaries, part of a stated fast-liquidity, smaller-fund-DPI thesis.

Liquidity horizon
2 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Redbud VC had a material exit in two years, selling to a Series A investor.”

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Saviu VenturesNimble3-5yIvory Coast

A Francophone Africa venture fund backing early-stage tech and tech-enabled companies, which plans each exit from the first cheque, aims to sell within three to five years for about five times its money, and has already sold Lapaire and Kamtar rather than waiting for a unicorn.

Liquidity horizon
3-5 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“To invest in a Francophone West Africa unicorn, I can wait a long time, so it's not in my investment thesis. I need some multiples; I need to return cash to my investors.”

techpoint.africa interview, Oct 2025: Saviu 'works closely with founders and plans for exits early, typically within three to five years of the first investment'; Sidibe says the firm 'aims for a return of 5x or more on the initial investment'. Co-founder Benoit Delestre, techpoint.africa Feb 2024: he does not chase unicorns because he needs to return cash to investors within a workable timeframe. Exits corroborated by launchbaseafrica.com and by Saviu's own announcements.

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Sequel CapitalNimble2-3yUnknown

An equity investor in vertical agentic B2B SaaS companies, running a concentrated portfolio toward a defined two-to-three-year exit instead of a traditional ten-year fund cycle.

Liquidity horizon
2-3 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We're not a 10-year fund. Our 2-3 year model is built for founders ready to scale and exit - not wait.”

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SquadS VenturesNimble3-5yArgentina

An Argentine company builder that creates and runs a portfolio of twenty B2B SaaS startups on a single shared playbook, designing each one from the start to be sold within three to five years. It aims to give investors their money back within four years and pays out exit proceeds progressively rather than at the end of a fund's life, positioning itself openly as an alternative to venture capital for Latin America.

Liquidity horizon
3-5 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“SquadS Ventures estructura startups para alcanzar exits en 3 a 5 anos, maximizando su valuacion en el proceso.”

Own exits page verified 2026-08-02: startups structured 'para alcanzar exits en 3 a 5 anos' with cap table and incentives optimised for that window from inception. Own investor page adds capital recovery within 4 years and 100% distribution of exit proceeds paid progressively rather than at fund termination. Highest self-stated multiple anywhere on the site is 6x over 10 years - well under the home-run line.

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STS VenturesNimbleGermany
flagged for review

A German venture investor providing €200K-€1M initial equity checks, up to €5M total per company, to DACH-region startups, often as one of the first investors, favoring revenue-generating teams with disciplined costs.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
low
Why it’s classified here
“chieve capital-efficient, sustainable growth. IN-DISGUISE (Tier 2, S1 camel branding + S2 capital-efficiency preference). Hand-verified on E”

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Tachles VCNimble3-5yUnited States

A US early-stage equity investor in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud startups, chosen for sectors where active acquirer demand typically produces exits within three to five years.

Liquidity horizon
3-5 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“We specifically target early stage AI, cybersecurity, and cloud startups because global acquirers are actively buying innovation. Exits often occur in 3-5 years”

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TinySeedNimble~6 realizedUnited States

A US accelerator providing seed-stage equity funding to bootstrapped B2B SaaS founders, positioning itself as an alternative to venture capital's unicorn-or-bust funding model.

Liquidity horizon
~6 realized
Evidence tier
anchor
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“TinySeed Fund 1 Returns Over 100% of Capital in 6 Years, With Most of the Upside Still to Come”

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Union Group FundNimbleUnited States
flagged for review

A US fund that develops and invests in small, bootstrapped, cash-generative vertical SaaS companies, prioritizing sustainable growth over rapid scale within a founder-friendly model.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
low
Why it’s classified here
“Self-describes as developing and investing in small, bootstrapped, niche, cash-generative vertical SaaS companies, prioritizing sustainable, purposeful growth with a founder-friendly model.”

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Versatile Venture CapitalNimbleUnited States

A US fund backing investment-technology companies on redeemable terms modelled, in its own words, on the open-source Indie.vc and Fenwick & West template. Instead of waiting for a sale, founders begin buying the fund's stake back roughly one to three years in, paying 3-7% of monthly revenue until they have returned three times the original amount - and if the company raises or sells instead, the terms simply behave like a convertible note.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“This allows the founders to repurchase up to 90% of our position via scheduled redemption payment, a single lump sum payment, or a combination of both - until they have redeemed 3X the Purchase Amount.”

Own structure page, verified 2026-08-02. Redemption Start Date: 'The date founders begin repurchasing our equity option with a percentage of gross revenue. These dates typically range from 12 to 35 months after the date of our investment.' Redemption is funded by 3-7% of gross monthly revenue and is capped at 3X the Purchase Amount for up to 90% of the position. NOTE ON THE FIELD: horizon_years is empty because 12-35 months is when repurchase STARTS, not a stated exit date - the terms are a redemption schedule, not a liquidity horizon. Liquidity nonetheless begins inside two to three years, which is why the row sits in Nimble.

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Z9 VenturesNimble3-5yUnited States

A US venture fund investing $250K-$4M of equity in early-stage, technology-enabled operating companies, targeting exits under $75 million within a three-to-five-year horizon.

Liquidity horizon
3-5 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“3-5 year exit horizon”

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Argentum GroupSMVUnited States

Argentum Group is a US growth equity firm providing $5-15 million to bootstrapped entrepreneurs in B2B software, technology-enabled services, healthcare, and business services companies for growth, acquisitions, or shareholder liquidity.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Describes itself as a growth equity firm that partners with bootstrap entrepreneurs in B2B software, technology-enabled services, healthcare, and business services companies seeking $5-15 million of capital to accelerate growth, fund acquisitions, or generate shareholder liquidity.”

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ArkangelesSMV7-10yMexico

A Mexican investment platform giving individuals access to startup and fund deals, whose investor FAQ states an average exit of around seven years (up to ten) via IPO, acquisition, company share buyback, or private secondary sale.

Liquidity horizon
7-10 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“la salida promedio ronda los 7 años inclusive 10 años”

first-party FAQ, re-fetched 2026-07-18

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BuenTrip VenturesSMVEcuador

An Ecuadorian venture firm taking early equity stakes at attractive valuations in Latin American B2B digital-transformation startups, emphasizing capital efficiency over the Silicon Valley unicorn model.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“In 2024, the average LATAM IPO is valued at $50.82M, much less than the US average of $236M.”

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Camel VenturesSMV+ Trends to WatchEgypt
flagged for review

An Egyptian venture debt and venture capital firm financing fintech and fintech-enabling startups through a mix of debt and equity instruments as an alternative funding source.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
low
Why it’s classified here
“We believe in Camels (not only potential Unicorns) – the embodiment of the character”

classified SMV: emerging-market thesis and preparing startups to become bankable and further investable for later rounds (firm site)

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Edited CapitalSMVUnited States

Edited Capital, a US firm, acquires B2B technology and tech-enabled services companies in small tech buyouts, developing them into larger platforms within funds targeting seven-year terms and 3x-4x returns.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Fund Term: 7 years (with possible extensions); Target Returns: 3x-4x MOIC, 25-35% Net IRR”

official Fund III page

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Expedition Growth CapitalSMVUnited Kingdom

A UK firm, Expedition Growth Capital provides growth capital and liquidity to bootstrapped software and AI companies, pairing funding with operational expertise as they scale toward category leadership.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Self-describes as 'Empowering bootstrapped software & AI founders', providing capital for growth and liquidity plus operational expertise to rapidly growing software & AI companies on their path to category leadership.”

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FutureFirstSMV+ Nimble2-3yIsrael

An Israeli seed-stage venture fund investing equity in vertical AI companies, targeting medium-sized acquisitions two to three years after a Series A round.

Liquidity horizon
2-3 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“A company that is sold for several hundred million dollars after two or three years is a great outcome for a fund like ours.”

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Gearbox CapitalSMVUnited States

Gearbox Capital, a US firm, provides growth capital to bootstrapped, founder-led software, data, and technology-enabled services companies, targeting 15-30% growth sustained over a ten-year horizon rather than growth at any cost.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“10 year growth horizon”

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henQSMVNetherlands

A Dutch venture capital fund backing European B2B startups with equity checks up to €10M, targeting markets it considers overlooked and citing lower dilution than typical VC-backed peers.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Describes itself as 'the venture capital fund for B2B startups' backing European founders with initial tickets up to €10M, targeting markets considered 'too boring' or atypical, and claims its companies use less funding and dilute less to reach 60M ARR than average VC-backed businesses.”

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Impro VenturesSMVSpain
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A Spanish early-stage investor whose public materials emphasize growth strategies that reduce cash burn and preserve founder ownership; its website could not be accessed for further detail this session.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
low
Why it’s classified here
“We amplify the outcome by believing early, supporting with integrity, while providing with innovative growth strategies that save cashburn as well as preserve the ownership in the founders' hands.”

firm site homepage, fetched via Exa 2026-07-07 (site 403s normal fetch)

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Indelible VenturesSMVMalaysia

A Kuala Lumpur seed fund backing overlooked B2B companies across Southeast Asia. It is classed SMV because its managing partner states the fund's 'sweet spot is companies exiting in the 50 to 250 million dollar range' and that 'we're not chasing unicorns', and says the portfolio is deliberately built so that several such sub-unicorn outcomes can return the fund rather than relying on one outlier.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Our sweet spot is companies exiting in the 50 to 250 million dollar range. We're not chasing unicorns.”

Emerging Forward interview with Managing Partner Kevin Brockland: sweet spot is 50-250M exits, explicitly not chasing unicorns, with a portfolio deliberately designed so several 50-250M outcomes return the fund. Corroborated on Brockland's own LinkedIn (Mar 2026). No holding period is published, so horizon_years is empty.

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Invictus Growth PartnersSMVUnited States

Invictus Growth Partners, a US firm, invests via buyout and growth-equity structures in bootstrapped or capital-efficient SaaS companies generating more than $10 million in annual recurring revenue.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Describes itself as investing via buyout and growth structures in Software-as-a-Service business models with $10 million+ annual recurring revenue that are bootstrapped or capital-efficient, citing 21 exits as investors and operators.”

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Kennet PartnersSMVUnited Kingdom

London growth-equity firm backing bootstrapped, capital-efficient software companies ('Built, not funded') with 50+ realized sales including Prolexic to Akamai for roughly $370M.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Built, not funded - We back businesses that have achieved real revenue without significant external capital.”

Own press page for the ~$370M Akamai sale; 'Built, not funded' positioning verified on kennet.com 2026-07-31.

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Knife CapitalSMVSouth Africa

Cape Town venture firm that plans each investment 'from exit backward,' patiently building South African tech companies toward mid-size global sales like Fundamo's $110M sale to Visa.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“What Knife Capital does is looking at the business from exit backward.”

GP interview with the exit-backward and Fundamo-to-Visa quotes; exits page knifecap.com/exits verified 2026-07-31.

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Mainsail PartnersSMVUnited States

A US growth equity firm that invests in B2B software and AI-enabled companies, partnering with founder-led, bootstrapped businesses within a concentrated portfolio.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Self-describes as a growth equity firm investing in B2B software and AI-enabled companies, partnering with founder-led, bootstrapped companies in a concentrated portfolio.”

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Mercia EIS FundSMV+ Nimble5-10yUnited Kingdom

The EIS fund of Mercia Asset Management, a UK investor backing early-stage technology companies, seeking three-times returns including tax reliefs over a stated five-to-ten-year holding period.

Liquidity horizon
5-10 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Mercia's EIS is a tax-efficient technology fund seeking to generate returns of 3x invested capital, including tax reliefs, over five to ten years.”

first-party fund page, re-fetched 2026-07-21 (earlier 5-7 client-summary PDF is dead); The firm also manages the Northern VCTs (Northern Venture Trust, Northern 2 VCT, Northern 3 VCT) - London-listed, evergreen vehicles with ongoing market liquidity; this row classifies the EIS fund specifically

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Movens CapitalSMVPoland

Movens Capital is a multi-stage venture capital fund investing equity in Central and Eastern European tech companies aiming for EU, US, or global market reach.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Multi-stage venture capital fund investing in CEE tech companies with potential for EU, US, or global market leadership.”

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NYO CapitalSMVUnited States

NYO Capital is a US growth equity firm focused on bootstrapped, founder-led software companies, emphasizing sustainable growth strategies and long-term partnerships over a fast exit.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“NYO Capital is a growth equity firm with a specialized focus on nurturing and investing”

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Orbit VenturesSMVSingapore

A Singapore-based investor that backs technology companies and helps them scale across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, aiming for sustained, profitable growth.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Self-describes as 'SCALING BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGIES ACROSS EMERGING AND FRONTIER MARKETS', investing in breakthrough companies and helping them scale across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America in pursuit of sustained, profitable high growth.”

VideoVerse (Orbit/Chinaccelerator-18) acquired by Minute Media 2025; press-estimated ~$200-250M (TechCrunch, corroborated Calcalist) = sub-unicorn per-company exit confirming SMV band | Independent fund since Jan 2024, spun out of SOSV's Chinaccelerator/MOX programs (SOSV is anchor LP); this row classifies the Orbit vehicle, not the wider SOSV platform

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PeakSpan CapitalSMVUnited States

PeakSpan Capital, a US firm, invests in applied-AI B2B software companies scaling from $3 million to more than $50 million in annual recurring revenue, emphasizing durability and disciplined exit preparation.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Thoughtful planning, buyer ecosystem development, and strategic readiness built years in advance through our Strategic Development function.”

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Pemba Capital PartnersSMVAustralia

An Australian mid-market private equity firm backing founder-owned, bootstrapped technology businesses with growth equity and shareholder liquidity rather than unicorn-scale exits.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“We've helped founders of our tech camels accelerate the growth of their organisations and achieve some incredible business outcomes like ASX listings, international expansion, transformational acquisitions, etc.”

Per-company exit outcome (SMV-range): portfolio company ReadyTech IPO'd on the ASX in 2019 (Pemba held ~32-41%) and drew a ~A$514M (~US$340M) take-private approach from Pacific Equity Partners in 2022 - a sub-unicorn outcome. Fund AUM ($2B+) is NOT an exit outcome and was disregarded per the classification rule. Source: pemba.com.au + web research 2026-07-28.

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Serent CapitalSMVUnited States

A US private equity firm that has invested in more than 70 founder-led B2B software companies, pairing growth capital with hands-on operating expertise for bootstrapped founders.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Self-describes as a 'Private Equity Investment Firm for Software Companies' that has paired with 70+ founder-led B2B software companies to build category-defining businesses, pairing capital with hands-on operating expertise for bootstrapped founders.”

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Solum CapitalSMV5-7yBrazil

A Brazilian middle-market investor deploying roughly R$100 million into technology-enabled companies, with a stated exit horizon of five to seven years, extendable to ten.

Liquidity horizon
5-7 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“O horizonte de saída previsto é de 5 a 7 anos, podendo se estender a até 10”

named-GP interview (startups.com.br), verbatim re-fetched 2026-07-21; States an expected exit horizon of 5-7 years that may extend to 10.

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Startup Ignition VenturesSMVUnited States

A US pre-seed fund deploying $100K-$1M equity checks from a $20M vehicle into software and AI startups, positioning itself against venture capital's unicorn-chasing model.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Describes itself as a pre-seed fund ($20M Fund I, $100K-$1M checks, Software & AI, 23+ portfolio companies) backing founders with real customer signal and disciplined execution, positioned as 'Elephants, Not Unicorns' against VCs that chase unicorns.”

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Symvan CapitalSMV7yUnited Kingdom

A UK S/EIS venture fund manager backing early-stage technology companies, with a stated target holding period of seven years on either of its funds and exits sought via outright sales to strategic or late-stage investors.

Liquidity horizon
7 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Symvan's target holding period on either of the Funds is 7 years.”

first-party page, verbatim re-verified 2026-07-21; Symvan also runs the open-ended Symvan Technology EIS Fund, with rolling subscriptions and no fixed fund term - a permanent-style sibling to the strategy classified here

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Tin Men CapitalSMVSingapore

A Singapore venture firm backing Series A B2B software companies that digitise traditional South-east Asian industries. It is classed SMV because its co-founders argue the region is 'moving beyond its obsession with unicorns' and that the US$50 million exit is the realistic regional outcome, and because the firm targets 'much lower failure rates and a higher probability of good outcomes' so founders can grow sustainably instead of chasing the next round.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“We see an untapped market in B2B technology businesses, where we can expect much lower failure rates and a higher probability of good outcomes. This allows entrepreneurs to grow their companies sustainably while giving the fund venture-style returns.”

Business Times feature summarising Tin Men Capital's own video series: the co-founders argue South-east Asia is moving beyond its unicorn obsession and that the US$50M exit is the realistic regional outcome. No holding period or target multiple is published, so horizon_years is empty.

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True Wealth VenturesSMV+ Nimble3-5yUnited States

Invests equity in women-led health and environmental technology companies, including health tech, femtech, and ag tech, targeting acquisition exits within three to five years at valuations of $100 million or more.

Liquidity horizon
3-5 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We look for companies where the founders see an acquisition exit opportunity within 3-5 years at a valuation of $100 million or more.”

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TVC CapitalSMVUnited States

An operator-led growth equity firm based in San Diego, TVC Capital invests in and acquires B2B software companies positioned for growth and industry consolidation.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“We partner with exceptional management teams to accelerate growth, maximize value and position for a profitable exit.”

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Updata PartnersSMVUnited States

Updata Partners is a US growth equity firm investing $20-200M in bootstrapped or lightly capitalized B2B software and AI companies outside the Bay Area with $5-50M in annual recurring revenue.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Positioning the business for a premium outcome through operational rigor and a compelling long-term growth story.”

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Workhorse CapitalSMVUnited States

Workhorse Capital is a US growth equity firm partnering with owners of established software and technology-enabled services businesses that have recurring revenue, providing capital to accelerate further growth.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Describes itself as a growth equity partner to owners and entrepreneurs of already successful software and technology-enabled services businesses with recurring revenue models, positioning its growth capital as a catalyst for faster, profitable growth.”

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5X CapitalPermanentPeru

A Peru-based investor providing patient capital to B2B SaaS and AI companies across Latin America, injecting fresh funding to reset cap tables and holding investments without a fund clock, favoring compounding and dividends over forced exits.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
provenance
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We don't operate on a fund clock. Profitable and sustainable companies — compounding value and paying dividends — are worth more than a forced exit.”

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Acadian SoftwarePermanentUnited States

Acadian Software is a US long-term capital growth partner to proven, vertical-market SaaS businesses, saying it is prepared to hold investments for many years rather than seek a quick exit.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“we are prepared to hold an investment for many years”

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Alexandria CapitalPermanentUnknown

A buy-and-hold acquirer of industry-specific B2B software businesses that positions itself as a permanent home for portfolio companies and does not resell after acquisition.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We do not sell our companies after acquisition, as we hold businesses permanently.”

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Arising VenturesPermanentUnited States

A US long-term holding company, rather than a fund, that acquires established software platforms with a competitive moat and restructures their economics and incentives for sustained operation.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We are structured as a long-term holding company, meaning we don't have the broken incentives of a fund.”

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Banyan SoftwarePermanentUnited States

A US holding company that acquires enterprise software businesses and holds them permanently, with no plan to resell any portfolio company.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We don't resell your business down the road”

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BasedPermanentUnknown

A long-term holding company acquiring controlling stakes in owner-led SaaS, fintech, insurtech, and open-source software businesses to build and hold them indefinitely.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“tural-permanence broadening per user; mechanism=long-term holding co, buy-and-hold enduring companies] Hand-verified on Exa raw markdown of”

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Beacon SoftwarePermanentCanada

Beacon Software is a Canadian permanent holding company that acquires vertical-market software businesses with at least $1 million in annual recurring revenue and holds them indefinitely.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We acquire businesses and hold them forever.”

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Big Band SoftwarePermanentUnited States

A US acquirer of profitable B2B SaaS businesses with $1M-$10M ARR, buying companies it intends to run long term rather than following a private-equity resale model.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Unlike the private equity model, we buy companies we want to run long term.”

URL repaired 2026-07-28: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/big-band-software-announces-launch-130000447.html

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Blue Footed InvestmentsPermanentdecadeUnknown

Blue Footed Investments is a private investment firm that backs operators in healthcare and adjacent sectors, applying a patient-capital, bootstrapped-founder orientation built around multi-year commitments.

Liquidity horizon
decade
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“the kind of people we'd want to work with for a decade.”

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Brooks & KeittPermanentdecadesSwitzerland

Brooks & Keitt is a Swiss parent company and operating home for ProntoID and a small portfolio of long-lived software products, reinvesting profits into building the next one.

Liquidity horizon
decades
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“There?s no exit strategy, no pitch deck, and no five-year plan beyond continuing to ship software we?re proud of.”

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Calm CapitalPermanentUnited States

A US private partnership that acquires owner-operated software and services businesses with durable client relationships, describing itself as a long-term holder rather than a private equity, venture, or search fund.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Long-term holders, not short-term operators.”

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Calm Company FundPermanentUnited States

A US investment firm that backs early-stage, profitable, bootstrapped software businesses using a Shared Earnings Agreement, favoring long-term sustainability over growth that risks the company's survival.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
anchor
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“We invest early in profitable businesses that want to maximize their chances of success and build for the long-term.”

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Concepts.ioPermanentUnited States

A US holding company that acquires and operates profitable software, services, and infrastructure businesses indefinitely, while also launching some ventures internally rather than acquiring only.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We acquire with the intent to hold indefinitely. We are not building a portfolio to flip.”

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Curious (Curious Holdings)PermanentUnited States

A US holding company that acquires software businesses with $1M-$5M revenue using permanent capital, paying cash within 60 days and planning to hold acquisitions for decades.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We're focused on legacy, resilience, and continuous reinvention, not raising additional funds or future exits.”

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Define CapitalPermanentCanada

A Canadian acquirer of founder-led North American B2B software and tech-enabled businesses, positioning itself as a permanent steward that holds companies indefinitely without reselling.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We hold forever. No reselling - Your team, name, and structure stay intact.”

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EmikolyPermanentUnknown
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A firm classified as permanent capital whose website was inaccessible this session, leaving no verifiable self-description.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
low
Why it’s classified here
“Site inaccessible this session (HTTP 403 on homepage and /about); no self-description could be captured.”

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Enduring VenturesPermanentUnited States

A US holding company acquiring controlling stakes of 51-100% in cash-flow businesses across consumer, technology, retail, industrial, and business services, holding more than 25 companies with no plan to sell.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“we're under no mandate to sell your business in 3-5 years”

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EverfieldPermanentUnited Kingdom

A UK-based long-term investor and growth accelerator that acquires mission-critical European software companies and states it does not intend to sell them.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We don't want to disrupt your progress by selling your business at any point in the future.”

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Evergreen Financial Technology GroupPermanentUnited States

A US acquirer of software businesses serving financial institutions, built through serial acquisition under parent Evergreen Services Group, which has bought more than 60 companies and sold none.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“EFTG believes in the value of permanence. EFTG's parent company Evergreen Services Group has acquired over 60 companies and sold zero.”

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Evergreen Services GroupPermanentUnited States

A US permanent-capital acquirer backed by Alpine Investors that buys 100% of technology services companies, including managed IT, government IT, and application software businesses.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“A Permanent Home for Businesses”

Evergreen Services Group is a permanent-capital platform backed by Alpine Investors, LP (e.g. Alpine Investors VI), a private equity firm that also raises and operates traditional finite-life buyout funds alongside this evergreen vehicle.

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EverholdPermanentUnited States

A US holding company acquiring B2B service providers and vertical SaaS platforms with permanent capital, aiming to hold and grow them without pressure to exit.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Everhold to acquire and grow exceptional small businesses—without ever selling them”

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EvermorePermanentUnited States

A US acquirer that buys founder-led software companies using equity rather than debt-heavy private-equity-style financing, planning to grow them over decades.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We buy founder-led software companies and grow them forever.”

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EverroostPermanentUnited States

A US acquirer of apps and SaaS companies that invests in and operates them long term rather than stripping and flipping the businesses.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We buy to keep. Every acquisition gets ongoing investment, active development, and years of dedicated care.”

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EviGrow SoftwarePermanentSweden

A Swedish acquirer describing itself as a lifetime investor in European vertical-market software, buying small and mid-sized companies with no intention of ever selling them.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We never intend to sell a company once it has joined our group. Instead, we build lasting partnerships based on trust, respect and shared success.”

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Exa CapitalPermanentUnited States

A US permanent-capital investor that acquires established enterprise software companies with the intent to hold them indefinitely, providing operational support while preserving founder autonomy.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Without pressure to sell portfolio companies, we make decisions that build value over decades”

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Flying FoundersPermanentSlovakia

A Slovakia-based investor providing EUR 100K-500K equity investments to bootstrapped SaaS founders, founded by former SaaS entrepreneurs who offer hands-on support with no pressure to raise again or exit.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We hold long-term and grow profitably. There's no fund clock ticking, no LP forcing an exit.”

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GovSoft HoldingsPermanentdecadesUnknown

GovSoft Holdings acquires and partners with software companies built for government and public safety agencies, applying patient capital and operational support while preserving each company's mission focus.

Liquidity horizon
decades
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“capital is truly patient, enabling us to be long-term partners to forge enduring companies and amplify entrepreneur legacies over decades”

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GSG GENIIPermanentGermany

A German permanent-capital investor that acquires industry-specific European software providers with deeply embedded, mission-critical products, holding them with no exit-driven mandate.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We do not buy to sell on - and we do not build for the exit.”

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HEQS InvestmentsPermanentAustralia

An Australian operator, not a fund manager, that acquires established consumer goods, distribution, light manufacturing, and services businesses generating $5-30 million in revenue, funding acquisitions from its own balance sheet with no fund-timeline exit.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“we invest from our own balance sheet, not a fund with a five-year clock. There is no exit window”

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Inversion CapitalPermanentUnited States

A US permanent-capital acquirer that buys majority stakes in profitable businesses with at least $1M EBITDA, modernizing their finance operations with its own technology platform and holding them indefinitely.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Permanent capital — no fund timeline, no exit pressure”

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Kiko VenturesPermanentUnited Kingdom

Kiko Ventures is the cleantech investment arm of IP Group in the UK, deploying permanent capital to back science-based climate businesses from research breakthrough through to scale.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“we deploy permanent capital that provides the flexibility and freedom to invest with conviction across every stage.”

Parent IP Group plc also manages Parkwalk Advisors' finite-life EIS funds, which run on defined exit timelines - unlike Kiko's evergreen structure classified here

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Lasting Ventures CapitalPermanentBrazil

A Brazilian investor that takes on B2B enterprise startups which raised early funding but failed to scale, aiming to turn them into cash-generating companies and earning returns through profit distributions rather than an exit.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Não buscamos venda futura. Nossa remuneração vem da distribuição de resultados da operação”

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Leo Software GroupPermanentCanada

A Canadian acquirer of undervalued B2B software businesses across automotive, public sector, healthcare, retail, and ecommerce, backed by Constellation Software's expertise and intended to hold them permanently.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“buy and operate software businesses that we want to own forever”

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Long Holding CompanyPermanentUnited States

Long Holding Company is a US acquirer of founder-owned B2B information and software businesses with $1-5 million in EBITDA and high recurring revenue, holding them permanently rather than pursuing a future exit.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Our goal is to own every business we acquire forever.”

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Long Tail VenturesPermanentUnited Arab Emirates

A UAE-based holding company that acquires and operates online businesses — content sites, e-commerce, SaaS, and digital properties — for long-term compounding, rejecting fixed fund timelines and forced exits.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“No forced exits, no artificial timelines. We hold and grow businesses for durable value.”

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Malpani VenturesPermanentIndia

An Indian investor providing structured, long-term equity capital without a forced-exit clause in its term sheets, backing founders who run cash-generating businesses growing 30-40% annually in markets too small for billion-dollar funds.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“It means we don't have a forced exit clause in our term sheets.”

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Micro SaaS CapitalPermanentCanada

A Canadian acquirer and builder of small SaaS businesses overlooked by venture capital and private equity, offering founders cash-upfront exits and holding acquisitions permanently rather than flipping them.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We build for the long-term with permanent capital - our holding period is forever (we do not "flip").”

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Mosaic Software GroupPermanentUnited States

A US acquirer of mission-critical B2B software companies with $1-10 million in annual recurring revenue, positioning itself as a permanent home under a buy-and-hold philosophy measured in decades.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We think in decades, not quarters or years.”

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Noosa LabsPermanentUnited States

A US acquirer of small, profitable SaaS businesses aimed at SMB and prosumer customers, improving the product and supporting customers after purchase rather than flipping the business.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We don't flip Companies. We improve the product, support your customers and build on top of it.”

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Pender Software HoldingsPermanentCanada

Pender Software Holdings, a Canadian firm backed by the Pender Growth Fund, acquires control positions in recurring-revenue software businesses and grows them for the long term using permanent capital.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We?re not here to flip your company for a quick profit. Backed by Pender Growth Fund, we have permanent capital”

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PennTech HoldingsPermanentUnknown

PennTech Holdings is a holding company of operators and investors that acquires and grows profitable B2B software and tech-enabled services businesses for permanent ownership rather than resale.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We don't buy to sell. We're here to build—with patience, purpose, and a commitment to sustainable growth for decades, not quarters.”

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Permanent CorpPermanentCanada

A Canadian long-term acquirer of profitable, niche, asset-light B2B businesses with strong cash flows, providing capital and stability while leaving day-to-day leadership decentralized and autonomous.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We are a long-term owner, not a fund with an exit deadline.”

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Permanent EquityPermanent30yUnited States

A US private equity firm that raises 30-year committed funds and invests without intent to sell, targeting companies by net profit level of $2-25 million or more rather than by sector.

Liquidity horizon
30 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We invest with no intention of selling (and have never sold a portfolio company).”

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Purpose Evergreen CapitalPermanent8-13yGermany

A German evergreen fund that provides patient capital to small and mid-sized companies transitioning to steward-ownership, foregoing voting control and capping investor returns at a maximum rate, with no pressure to force an exit.

Liquidity horizon
8-13 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Purpose Evergreen Capital is an evergreen investment fund without pressure to force an exit.”

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Purpose VenturesPermanent+ Trends to WatchGermany

A German investor providing mission-aligned capital to early-stage and Series A steward-owned startups, structuring terms that give investors liquidity without requiring the company to be sold or exited.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Our terms allow companies to stay independent, provide investors liquidity without a sale or exit”

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Quadra GroupPermanentUnited Kingdom

A UK-based permanent capital holding company that acquires and scales specialized vertical market software and digital service companies in continental Europe using in-house operating and finance capabilities.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Quadra Group is a permanent capital holding company, primarily focused on the acquisition and scaling of specialized vertical market software (VMS), and digital service companies in continental Europe.”

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Rainmatter (by Zerodha)PermanentIndia

An India-based own-capital investment initiative of stockbroker Zerodha that provides patient capital with no exit mandate to startups in fintech, health, climate, education, and livelihoods.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Patient capital with no exit mandates that founders can benefit from when building an enterprise”

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Raptor CollectivePermanentUnknown

Raptor Collective acquires majority-to-full ownership stakes in mission-critical B2B vertical-market software companies, applying a founder-first buy-and-hold approach with patient, long-term capital.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
self_id
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Patient, long-term capital that prioritizes enduring growth over short-term gains”

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Recur SoftwarePermanentUnited States

Recur Software, a US acquirer, buys mission-critical vertical software companies and supplies capital, tools, and talent for AI-first growth, emphasizing patient stewardship over a quick exit.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Patient capital. Careful stewardship. Lasting growth.”

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saas.groupPermanentUnited States

saas.group, a US-based acquirer, buys small and mid-sized profitable SaaS companies with $1-10M ARR and majority recurring revenue, holding them permanently while providing product, marketing, and growth support.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Describes itself as an acquirer of small and mid-sized profitable SaaS companies ($1M-10M ARR, 5+ years operating, majority recurring revenue) with a bootstrapper mindset, offering post-acquisition product/marketing/growth support to founders' teams.”

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Shop CirclePermanentUnited Kingdom

A UK acquirer of mission-critical B2B software businesses that offers founders flexible deal structures and decentralized autonomy, funding add-on acquisitions without pressure to exit.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“No pressure to exit, just durable growth”

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SidenotePermanentPortugal

A Portuguese, self-funded holding company that buys small, profitable SaaS businesses across various tech stacks, growing its portfolio mainly through reinvested cash flow with intent to hold indefinitely.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We buy, build, and grow, micro SaaS businesses to hold and love forever.”

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Skoyen SoftwarePermanentUnited Kingdom

Skoyen Software is a UK acquirer that invests permanent capital in founder-led B2B SaaS businesses, following an active buy-and-hold strategy with no fixed exit timeline.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“active buy-and-hold strategy, with permanent investment”

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Soch HoldingsPermanentUnited States

Soch Holdings is a private investment office and permanent-capital holding company investing across pharmaceuticals, technology/AI, real assets, and private markets, with no fund-raising cycle or exit timeline.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
self_id
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We are not a fund. We do not raise capital. We have no exit timelines.”

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Software CirclePermanentUnited Kingdom

A UK serial acquirer of vertical market software businesses that keeps each company operating independently and decentralized after acquisition, positioning itself as a permanent home for their teams.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Providing a permanent home for their teams, management talent and culture.”

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Software CombinedPermanentAustralia

An Australian team of entrepreneurs that invests in successful B2B tech businesses across Europe and Oceania, providing capital and a long-term, permanent ownership commitment to founders.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“a 'forever home' for your business”

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Software HoldingsPermanentAustralia

Software Holdings is an Australian family office that partners with bootstrapped, profitable software companies, aiming to be a long-term holder that reinvests dividends into further growth.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We aim to be long-term holders of these businesses, reinvesting dividends back into growth.”

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Solen Software GroupPermanentUnited States

A US permanent capital vehicle that acquires enterprise software businesses and partners with their founders, operating each company with no exit-timeline pressure as a long-term holding.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“As a holding company with an indefinite time horizon, we have no intention of selling your business.”

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SureSwift CapitalPermanentUnited States

A US acquirer of B2B SaaS businesses that holds a diversified portfolio across three funds, using in-house operator teams to generate ongoing cash-on-cash returns for investors instead of timed exits.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“We also never assume an expiration date.”

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TAG Software GroupPermanentCanada

A Canadian software acquirer within the Valsoft group that buys mission-critical software companies serving SMB, enterprise, and public-sector customers and holds them permanently rather than reselling.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Permanent capital: We provide stability and brand protection with no pressure to sell or exit”

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Tangle VenturesPermanent+ Trends to WatchUnited States

Tangle Ventures is a US venture studio and M&A firm that acquires profitable, overlooked digital businesses in sectors like software and fintech, installing operators and financing deals through its own internal capital network.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“compounding value over decades”

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Tatonic VenturesPermanentUnited States

Tatonic Ventures is a US permanent holding company that buys and holds founder-led businesses indefinitely, explicitly rejecting forced exits or artificial timelines in favor of long-term alignment with operators.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We buy and hold forever. No forced exits, no artificial timelines — long-term alignment with the people who built the business.”

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TinyPermanentdecadesCanada

A Canadian holding company that buys and owns software, marketplace, community, and other internet businesses for decades, explicitly distinguishing its approach from private-equity-style flipping.

Liquidity horizon
decades
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We're not flipping businesses in a few years. We look for companies we'd be proud to hold for decades.”

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TolomatoPermanentdecadesUnited States

Tolomato is a US operator-led permanent capital holding company that builds businesses from scratch and acquires profitable B2B service companies to hold indefinitely, without a fixed exit timeline.

Liquidity horizon
decades
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We buy to hold - indefinitely. No 3-year flip, no exit timeline. Your business becomes part of a portfolio built to last decades.”

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UpliiftPermanentUnited Kingdom

A UK permanent-equity investor that buys majority stakes in European B2B software companies with EUR 1-25 million in revenue, letting founders stay involved and share in future upside; deploys roughly EUR 50 million per year.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“As your permanent equity partner, we focus on European B2B software companies in niche markets where deep expertise matters.”

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Upright CapitalPermanentdecadesDenmark

Upright Capital, based in Denmark, invests its own capital in software companies too steady for venture capital and too small for traditional private equity, pairing funding with active operational support.

Liquidity horizon
decades
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“At Upright every commitment is made on our own terms and measured in decades.”

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Valsoft CorporationPermanentopen-endedCanada

Montreal acquirer of 130+ niche industry software companies that keeps them - no fund deadline, no forced sales, each company kept running under its own name.

Liquidity horizon
open-ended
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“No exit clock and no forced sale. We hold for the long term and invest on a multi-year horizon.”

Operating-group site states 'Permanent. No fund life, no forced exits.' Verified 2026-07-31.

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Waverock SoftwarePermanentUnited States

A US acquirer of niche software businesses with $2-15 million in annual recurring revenue, holding them long-term rather than flipping, with founders rolling 20% of sale proceeds into Waverock equity.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Most acquirers of vertical software operate on a four-to-six year clock. We don't.”

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ExitfundLiquidityUnited States
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A California early-stage investment syndicate backing frontier technology startups, which announced returning over three times its money in about six months when its portfolio company Touchcast was acquired by Napster Corp for $500 million.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
self_id
Confidence
low
Why it’s classified here
“Touchcast acquired by Napster Corp for $500M - over 3x return in just about 6 months.”

Own LinkedIn post (Aug 2025): Touchcast acquired by Napster Corp for $500M, over 3x return in about six months. BASIS FOR THE DUAL TAG: the roughly six-month hold and the 3x multiple drive the Nimble primary class; the $500M outcome sits at the top of the SMV $50-500M band and drives the SMV dual tag. horizon_years left empty because six months is one realised exit rather than a stated holding period.

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Fiftyfive Capital Liquidity FundLiquidity2-3yDenmark

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Fiftyfive Capital's Liquidity Fund buys direct secondary stakes in mature, VC-backed European technology companies nearing exit, typically two to three years out.

Liquidity horizon
2-3 yrs
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Our Liquidity Fund focuses on: Mature, VC-backed technology companies with clear exit visibility; Typically 2-3 years to exit; Enterprise value above EUR100m.”

first-party homepage, Liquidity Fund section; verified July 2026

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Flashpoint Direct SecondaryLiquidity4-5yUnited Kingdom

A UK secondaries investor buying minority 1-10% stakes from shareholders of growth-stage technology companies with over $20 million in run-rate revenue, ahead of an expected exit in four to five years.

Liquidity horizon
4-5 yrs
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Time to exit/liquidity event within 4-5 years.”

official strategy page

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NewView CapitalLiquidityUnited States

A firm born in 2018 as a $1.35B spinout from NEA, built entirely around buying existing stakes in late-stage venture-backed tech companies - venture secondaries as the whole business.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“NEA spin-out NewView targets $700m for venture secondaries”

official announcement/press verified 2026-07-30

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PixelSky CapitalLiquidity4yIndia

An Indian secondaries fund buying stakes in pre-crossover technology and consumer companies positioned to go public within four years, offering shareholder liquidity rather than revenue-based repayment.

Liquidity horizon
4 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“PixelSky Capital is a Secondaries Fund investing in pre-crossover technology and consumer companies that are within 4 years of going public.”

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Siena Secondary FundLiquidity3-5yEstonia

An Estonian venture secondaries fund that buys existing shares in high-growth startups, selecting companies with a clear path to M&A or IPO within three to five years.

Liquidity horizon
3-5 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Exit potential within 3-5 years. We expect to see a clear path to the final liquidity event either as M&A or IPO.”

first-party (firm site /vision)

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White Whale Secondaries FundLiquidity1.5-3yIndia

A SEBI-registered Category II AIF secondaries fund buying stakes in late-stage Indian fintech and consumer-technology startups, targeting IPO-ready companies within 18 to 36 months.

Liquidity horizon
1.5-3 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Navigate towards IPO-ready companies with clear exit timelines within 36 months.”

first-party (firm site /secondaries-funds); 36mo upper bound firm-stated, 18mo lower bound from Inc42

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AscendX Ventures AGTrends to Watch1ySwitzerland

Based in Switzerland, AscendX Ventures acquires, builds, and sells turnkey AI-native businesses, and also invests in select ventures, targeting full exits within 12 months.

Liquidity horizon
1 yrs
Evidence tier
self_id
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We acquire, build, and exit - targeting full returns within 12 months”

homepage; AscendX also operates a venture-studio arm targeting roughly 12-month exits - a fast-exit sibling alongside the activities described here

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BuyBack VenturesTrends to Watch5+yUnited States

A US investment program run by aligned family offices that funds bootstrapped and lightly capitalized companies through structures letting founders buy back equity over time rather than cede permanent control.

Liquidity horizon
5+ yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“After year five, we like to have founders buy back equity on a consistent basis at least up to 1x.”

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Capacity CapitalTrends to WatchUnited States

A Southeast US early-stage investor reported to use a revenue-based, redeemable-equity structure backing cash-efficient founders targeting break-even within 12-18 months.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“not find detail. Per F4.fund third-party profile: Chattanooga solo-GP revenue-based fund (Jonathan Bragdon), Indie.vc-inspired redeemable eq”

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Enough VenturesTrends to WatchUnited States

An impact-oriented fund backing overlooked founders and community-serving innovations, using redeemable warrants and revenue-based redemptions instead of waiting for a traditional exit.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
self_id
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Instead of waiting for a distant exit, we share in growth through revenue-based redemptions.”

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Finis VenturesTrends to WatchUnited States

Finis Ventures is a self-funded, applied-AI venture studio and holding company in the US that builds software businesses in-house, sharing engineering, design, distribution, and finance functions across its portfolio.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“we build from zero, and we hold long.”

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HASAN.VCTrends to WatchMalaysia

A Malaysian venture fund making equity investments in ethics- and purpose-driven startups sourced through its own accelerator and venture studio, targeting 40-50 companies in its first fund.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“HASAN.VC prioritizes the cultivation of Camel startups over the pursuit of speculative Unicorns. Hand-verified”

HASAN also operates a venture studio that builds and holds companies with no fixed exit timeline, alongside its fund and accelerator

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Highline BetaTrends to Watch+ Nimble3-5yCanada

A Canadian corporate venture studio that builds software ventures with designed liquidity in mind, targeting modest-multiple sales within three to five years and cultivating acquirer relationships early.

Liquidity horizon
3-5 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“If a portfolio company sells for a modest multiple within three to five years, those larger ownership positions translate into meaningful cash returns and IRR.”

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Inverse CollectiveTrends to Watch+ PermanentdecadesUnited States

A venture studio that originates or acquires software businesses, installs an operator, and scales them with systems as evergreen holdings meant to compound for decades rather than quick exits.

Liquidity horizon
decades
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“durable software businesses designed to compound for decades, not quarters.”

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Lojik LabsTrends to WatchUnited States

Lojik Labs is a US AI-native venture studio that builds vertical software products in-house, assigning one builder per product while sharing infrastructure across its eleven shipped products.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“AI-native venture studio for vertical software, with one builder per product, shared infrastructure, and 11 shipped products.”

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Long Term ImpactTrends to WatchUnknown

Long Term Impact is an edtech pre-seed investment fund backing founders building long-term, sustainable businesses aimed at a more equitable PreK-12 school system.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Edtech pre-seed investment fund for founders building long-term sustainable businesses that create a more equitable PreK-12 school system.”

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MicroSaaS.ioTrends to WatchDenmark
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A Denmark-based firm reported to build, buy, and back small software businesses, though this could not be verified directly from its site this session.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
low
Why it’s classified here
“Homepage could not be fetched (HTTP 403 on both URL variants). Search-result title describes it as 'We build, buy, and back tiny software businesses' (build/buy/back studio-acquirer model), but this was not verified on a fetched page this session.”

The firm's studio arm builds and buys small software businesses to hold long-term, while a separate micro-seed arm backs outside founders

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Next Wave PartnersTrends to WatchUnknown

A venture studio and fund investing in deep tech and autonomous technology — perception systems, positioning infrastructure, coordination platforms, and data governance — using patient capital and revenue-based 'Safer' agreements that let founders retain control.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“eement for Future Equity with Repurchase = revenue-based repurchase, 'no exit required'; founders keep control and buy back equity). Diversi”

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Nobody StudiosTrends to Watch+ Nimble1-3yUnited States

A US AI venture studio that allocates capital across companies it builds, designing each around a defined acquirer profile and a targeted 12-to-36-month acquisition pathway.

Liquidity horizon
1-3 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“A studio model optimized for 12-36 month acquisition pathways embraces this reality.”

official strategy page

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Noygear (Aware Partners)Trends to Watch+ PermanentUnknown

Noygear is the startup studio arm of Aware Partners, a single-family-office-controlled private equity fund that builds real-economy software companies in commercial real estate, med-tech, and ed-tech from its own balance sheet.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“Permanent capital means no liquidation pressure.”

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PerpetunTrends to Watch+ Permanent10+yUnited States

Perpetun is a holding company and venture studio building applied-AI and automation businesses, such as Annymo, into repeatable systems it holds for the long term rather than a quick exit.

Liquidity horizon
10+ yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“We think in decades, not quarters.”

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RELENTLESSTrends to Watch2-3yUnited States

A SaaS venture studio that buys and builds portfolio companies, preparing each for M&A diligence and sale to a strategic buyer within a two-to-three-year objective.

Liquidity horizon
2-3 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Our goal is to complete our objective within 2-3 year, then find the right strategic buyer to scale the company to the next level.”

official strategy page

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Sacramento LabsTrends to Watch+ PermanentdecadesUnited States

Sacramento Labs, a US studio, builds niche software businesses internally rather than funding external teams, running them as part of a long-term portfolio it intends to own and operate for decades.

Liquidity horizon
decades
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“we?re not optimizing for exits. We?re not chasing unicorn status. We?re building to own and operate for decades.”

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Sandbox.VenturesTrends to WatchDenmark

Sandbox.Ventures builds and runs its own portfolio of SaaS products in Denmark, measuring progress through lean execution and revenue generation rather than fundraising rounds.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Builds and runs a portfolio of SaaS products with lean execution, fast validation, and revenue rather than fundraising rounds as the measure of progress.”

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Social Tech VenturesTrends to WatchUnited Kingdom

A UK impact investor providing flexible capital to tech startups addressing social and environmental challenges.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Provides flexible capital for UK impact tech startups using technology to tackle urgent social and environmental challenges.”

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Sprinter StudioTrends to WatchUnknown

Sprinter Studio is an AI venture factory in which autonomous AI agents build, deploy, and grow software companies across a live portfolio pipeline.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“AI venture factory where autonomous AI agents build, deploy, and grow software companies across a live portfolio pipeline.”

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The2410Trends to Watch2-4yEstonia

Based in Estonia, The2410 researches, builds, and grows SaaS products in-house as an operator, typically selling them 24 to 48 months after launch.

Liquidity horizon
2-4 yrs
Evidence tier
self_id
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“Most projects run for 24-48 months before exit, but selling is not mandatory - if there is strong upside, we continue scaling.”

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UpsideDown VCTrends to WatchUnited Kingdom

A UK investor combining equity with a Convertible Future Earnings Agreement, repayable at 1.5 times the investment within five years, to fund Friends & Family-to-Seed founders while letting them keep full ownership.

Liquidity horizon
Evidence tier
in_disguise
Confidence
med
Why it’s classified here
“the Future Earnings Agreement is considered repaid when the founder has paid back 1.5 times the amount of funding taken from the Investor within 5 years”

official Substack | NOT AN EXIT HORIZON: the '5 years' is the repayment window of a Convertible Future Earnings Agreement (repaid at 1.5x the funding), i.e. founder repayment, not an investor liquidity event. horizon_years cleared 2026-07-13 so the atlas stops implying a 5-year exit. Repayment terms remain in the first-party quote. Owner to rule on whether Nimble is still the right box.

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Wasala Venture StudioTrends to Watch+ Nimble3-5yFinland

A Finnish venture studio that builds software-backed companies in-house, takes an equity stake as shareholder, and plans exits within three to five years.

Liquidity horizon
3-5 yrs
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“The goal is to achieve an exit within 3-5 years.”

first-party homepage; verified July 2026

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WaythorTrends to Watch+ PermanentdecadesUnknown

Waythor is a technology holding group that builds and holds software companies, sharing infrastructure and capital across its portfolio with no exit timelines or outside investors.

Liquidity horizon
decades
Evidence tier
verified
Confidence
high
Why it’s classified here
“we have no exit timelines and no external investors to satisfy.”

homepage

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