Supporting a Thriving SaaS Scene
and Keeping Founders Sane

saas.group contributes to a growing community of innovative digital products. We offer founders the exits they deserve, with financial freedom for their next adventures.

GOALS

Our Portfolio Company is a Platform
Where Founders Can...

Improve their product and grow their customer base.

Take the risk off the table.

Get a chance to start something new.

Take business processes to professional grade.

GOALS

We Treat Others the Way
We Want to Be Treated

When you work with saas.group for your exit, partial exit, or funding needs, you work with a team of tech veterans who are committed to making each deal:

Fast

We’re Responsive

Get a reply from M&A in 24 hours.

Friendly

We’re Kind

Making YOUR dream exit happen.

Fair

We’re Trustworthy

Work with the people who’ve been there.

Features

Our Core Principles
That Drives Each Acquisition

We’re always open to being flexible, but there’s a set of principles that we value to make each acquisition as smooth and as easy as possible.

No Lawyers

We offer an efficient and personable process where you feel valued and respected.

No Big Corporate Culture

We solve each case individually and give you an offer that would make sense for you. 

No Jerks

We like people who are driven and steer clear of those who make work a miserable experience.

Retain and Grow Company Cultures

You obviously have done something right to reach your success. And we respect that.

Keep it Simple

We keep product selection, communication, meetings, and decision-making simple.

Support Autonomy and Mastery

We empower leaders and teams to work independently by supporting their efforts. 

FAQ

Your Questions Answered

Acquisitions are difficult, but they don’t have to be. We’re ready to share the most common practices and answer even the most uncomfortable questions.

What industries and types of businesses does saas.group typically target?
What kind of due diligence do you conduct on potential acquisition targets, and what information do you typically require?
What happens to the existing management team and employees of an acquired company after the acquisition is complete?
What is saas.group's timeline for completing an acquisition?

At saas.group, we specialize in acquiring SaaS businesses with a strong product-market fit and annual recurring revenue (ARR) between $2M and $10M. We are particularly attracted to companies with a strong product-led growth strategy, a self-service model with limited operating costs, a remote-first culture, and an international team. We occasionally partner with founders of VC-backed companies where we see a possibility to “reboot” products on a bootstrapped, sustainable basis. If you fit these criteria and are looking for a founder-friendly acquisition process that values your time and financial freedom, then saas.group may be the right fit for you.

saas.group offers a transparent and streamlined due diligence process that values the founder's time. We require information about the SaaS business's product, user base, financials, and legal status. We often receive direct access to key tools like Stripe, Intercom, Chargebee, and many others, allowing us to deep-dive into your business without preparing extensive information requests.

At saas.group, we prioritize the needs of the founder and their team throughout the acquisition process. We aim to provide a streamlined, efficient process that minimizes disruptions to the business and allows the team to continue focusing on growth.

We also offer a range of post-acquisition resources and support to help the team achieve their goals and realize their vision for the company. This includes access to our network of industry experts and advisors, as well as our own team of product, marketing, and growth experts. We also provide financial resources to support product development, marketing, and customer acquisition efforts.

Our due diligence process is designed to be fast and efficient, while also providing us with a thorough understanding of the business that we are acquiring. We aim to provide a response within 48 hours of initial contact, and we typically provide an offer within 7-10 days following the receipt of initial information. Our due diligence includes a review of the company's financials, an understanding of your product, customers, and end-market data, as well as a review of the technology infrastructure.

Once an offer is accepted, we aim to close the acquisition within 8-10 weeks. However, we are committed to working with founders and their teams to ensure a smooth transition, and we are flexible on timelines to accommodate their needs.

We provide expert help throughout the process, from initial contact to signing the contract and beyond. The experienced in-house M&A team handles the entire acquisition process, with a focus on a friendly and trustworthy approach.

What industries and types of businesses does saas.group typically target?

At saas.group, we specialize in acquiring SaaS businesses with a strong product-market fit and annual recurring revenue (ARR) between $2M and $10M. We are particularly attracted to companies with a strong product-led growth strategy, a self-service model with limited operating costs, a remote-first culture, and an international team. We occasionally partner with founders of VC-backed companies where we see a possibility to “reboot” products on a bootstrapped, sustainable basis. If you fit these criteria and are looking for a founder-friendly acquisition process that values your time and financial freedom, then saas.group may be the right fit for you.

What kind of due diligence do you conduct on potential acquisition targets, and what information do you typically require?

saas.group offers a transparent and streamlined due diligence process that values the founder's time. We require information about the SaaS business's product, user base, financials, and legal status. We often receive direct access to key tools like Stripe, Intercom, Chargebee, and many others, allowing us to deep-dive into your business without preparing extensive information requests.

What happens to the existing management team and employees of an acquired company after the acquisition is complete?

At saas.group, we prioritize the needs of the founder and their team throughout the acquisition process. We aim to provide a streamlined, efficient process that minimizes disruptions to the business and allows the team to continue focusing on growth.

We also offer a range of post-acquisition resources and support to help the team achieve their goals and realize their vision for the company. This includes access to our network of industry experts and advisors, as well as our own team of product, marketing, and growth experts. We also provide financial resources to support product development, marketing, and customer acquisition efforts.

What is saas.group's timeline for completing an acquisition?

Our due diligence process is designed to be fast and efficient, while also providing us with a thorough understanding of the business that we are acquiring. We aim to provide a response within 48 hours of initial contact, and we typically provide an offer within 7-10 days following the receipt of initial information. Our due diligence includes a review of the company's financials, an understanding of your product, customers, and end-market data, as well as a review of the technology infrastructure.

Once an offer is accepted, we aim to close the acquisition within 8-10 weeks. However, we are committed to working with founders and their teams to ensure a smooth transition, and we are flexible on timelines to accommodate their needs.

We provide expert help throughout the process, from initial contact to signing the contract and beyond. The experienced in-house M&A team handles the entire acquisition process, with a focus on a friendly and trustworthy approach.

OUR TEAM

The saas.group Team

A team of professional, passionate people who know what they’re doing. We are always eager to learn, support each other in trying new things, and have fun.

Tim Schumacher

Founder

“Co-Founder of saas.group and a serial entrepreneur who enjoys investing in startups and mentoring the next generation of founders.”

Tobias Schlottke

Founder

“Co-Founder of OMR.com, Co-Founder of alphalist, founder of metrigo (sold to Zalando), and an experienced CTO passionate about tech.”

Ulrich Essmann

Founder and President

“Co-Founder and former President of Sedo.com, active angel investor supporting disruptive small businesses, and a product enthusiast.”

David Khalil

CFO

Co-founder of Spark Networks and PlusDental, angel investor and passionate operator.

Anna Nadeina

Head of Growth

“Passionate Growth Marketer and a big believer in sustainable growth and the power of networking.”

Joanna Sitarz

Senior Recruiter

“Tech Recruiter with 10+ years of experience in ramping up high performing remote teams.”

Gosia Polubinska

Head of HR

“Professional relationships builder. She aims to understand people’s ambitions and motivations and create HR practices that support every individual.”

Pavel Prokofiev

Head of M&A

“10+ years as an investor, M&A advisor and corporate development professional, with passion for software and great products.”

Faith Uzuegbu

Content Marketing Manager

“Mid-level content marketer. I create engaging content backed by unique insights from subject matter experts, fact-checked research, and a solid understanding of business goals.”

Melanie Mailer

Finance Associate

“10 + years of experience as a controller and 4 + years of experience as a accountant clerk in the Industry. Numbers and finance are my world.”

Ané Wiese

SEO Lead

“SEO specialist with 10+ years of experience across various industries. I love to prove that SEO can be integrated holistically into marketing strategies in such a way that it considers user experience, branding and search engine technologies alike.”

Stefan Pažin

Web Developer

“Web developer with over five years of experience in creating beautiful, user-friendly websites from scratch. Passionate about turning designs into functional websites and dedicated to delivering exceptional work that exceeds clients’ expectations. “

Ruslana Massarova

Web Designer

“A Web Designer skilled in UI/UX design, architecture, visual design, and brand design, crafting meaningful identities, systems, and experiences for over 6 years.”

Luís Salvador

Growth Manager

“Marketer with passion for growth hacking and 10+ years of experience in web development, SEO, social media and more. I want to help brands and dev tools to grow.”

Alexander Malyshev

Product Growth Analyst

“Product Growth Analyst dedicated to helping businesses make data-informed decisions that lead to sustained growth and success.”

Rihards Blanks

Associate Director

“Interested in building a portfolio of great Saas businesses through acquisitions.”

Melis Pekmezcan

DevOps Team Lead

“DevOps Evangelist.”

Jose Casado Buitrago

IT Lead

“IT Lead with over a decade of experience managing support systems and leading high-performance teams. Always with a smile on his face and very service minded towards end users and colleagues.”

Vale Querini 

Product Design Team Lead

“Vale is an experienced UX and product design professional who enjoys responsible approaches to technology and business. They also mentor students and occasionally speak at design events.”

Teodora Marina

Senior Product Designer

“Experienced product designer with technical and product management skills, driving design consistency, user satisfaction, and simplicity. Skilled in crafting exceptional user experiences, focusing on product strategy and company growth.”

Valtteri Lehtinen

Senior UX Product Designer

“Designer with interests rooted in design systems and coding. They bring a unique perspective to UX design, bridging the gap between design and development to reach great user experiences.”

Lauren Bezuidenhout

People Operations Manager

“Professional People Person… Passionate about structuring information, processes, and operations to better enable and support people in their organisations.”

Dirk Sahlmer

Head of Origination

“Dirk likes discussions with founders on eye-level, understanding every bit of their company.”

Sabine Kurrle

Director Accounting & Tax and Managing Director

“Experienced accountant and controller in the Tech Industry, Process Automation Ninja. Loves to build Finance from Scratch.”

Chris Knaup

Portfolio Operations Associate

“Excited about welcoming world-class founders and operators into the world of saas.group and executing our value creation plans in partnership”

Aida Zukauskaite

Senior Product Growth Analyst

“With a track record of driving impactful insights and strategies, I am dedicated to optimizing user experiences and enhancing product performance.”

Xinxi Mou

Financial Controller

“With a solid background in finance and over two years of experience as a cash controller, I bring a strong passion for numbers and a deep interest in the SaaS industry.”

Precious Buenaflor

Accountant

“An Accounting professional with diverse experience serving a variety of industries, skilled at manipulating numbers, and passionate about solving all your numerical business problems.”

Hannah Caayon

Group Controlling Lead

“Brings expertise in financial controlling and analysis, managing budgets, and management reporting, with experience leading finance teams in high-growth SaaS companies and SMEs.”

Raisa Yogiaman

Content Marketing Manager

“An experienced content marketer for SaaS companies. A believer in the ‘show, don’t tell’ strategy to create business-changing content.”

Shannon Kelly Ash

Content Marketing Lead

“Inbound marketer and organic search specialist. I have 10+ years of experience creating content and building strategies that get tongues wagging or fingers clicking.”

Jan Steinhoff

Front-End Developer

“Generalist turned specialist. Jan – a former and experienced Business Developer – supports our brands building modern web applications based on his 5+ years experience developing ReactJS / Typescript applications.”

Vadim Fintinari

Head of AI

“An engineer at heart with a strong passion for AI, with a background in Computer Vision and Image Processing.”

Aleksei Abisev

Head of Business Analytics

“Aleksei has a vast experience in BI and helps our brands to measure & understand their KPIs.”

Ariful Haque

SEO Manager

“Ariful likes to discover and learn about new ways of doing online marketing and website branding. Experienced in blogging, social media marketing, SEO and PPC.”

Karen Tolentino

People Operations Manager

“Karen is an experienced HR professional who supports in building people-centric organizations. She helps boost the concept of creating a holistic employee experience where everyone is enabled and valued.”

Jakub Szyszka

Growth Manager

“Generalist digital marketer with a strong sales background spanning a total of 8+ years in tech. Always passionate about finding the right messaging that hits home with an audience – whether it’s on a landing page, advertisement, or email marketing campaign.”

Tim Heicks

Brand CMO

“Data-driven marketer with passion for saas brands and 10+ years of experience in performance marketing, marketing technology and marketing team management from various industries, mainly gaming, saas & ecommerce.”

Benjamin Davis

Performance Marketing Manager

“I am a curious and driven marketer with a passion for solving problems. My expertise lies in performance marketing, particularly with Google Ads, where I’ve had the opportunity to work with a wide range of companies, from independent retailers to large conglomerates.”

Ksenia Siipola

Senior Marketing Operations Manager

“15+ years in B2B marketing operations and strategic marketing.  I love making sure that growing marketing teams are set up for success with efficient and scalable processes, organizational alignment,  projects management, and the right set of tools, frameworks and methodologies to keep on rocking.”

Julian Rothkamp

Brand CMO

“15+ years in marketing. Previously Co-Founder of Tower. Now, I’m leading marketing for our dev tools and helping them to grow to the next level.”

Daniel Thulfaut

Head of Product

“Product strategist and agile evangelist with 15+ years of experience. Now, I’m guiding our brands in product vision and discovery, and advocating for strong user-centricity. Also, a speaker and book author. “

Hetty Korsten

Affiliate Marketing Manager

“Partnership expert dedicated to finding shared value with our partners. I help brands lift there partnership potential.”

Zach Dunton

Senior DevOps Engineer

“DevOps advocate with a focus on developer experience, automation, and observable systems.”

Mark Kubatov

Senior DevOps Engineer

“Believer in DevOps, specialised in Big Data, Kubernetes and Chaos Engineering”

Mag Mozgawa

Data Analyst

“An engineer with extensive experience working in software teams, Mag takes care of the data ecosystem for our brands to best serve their business needs.”

Bartosz Górka

Senior DevOps Engineer

“DevOps enthusiast with strong backend and artificial intelligence programming experience.”

Gian Marco Zancanaro

Online Marketing Data Analyst

Data Analyst with a proven track record of leveraging a range of business intelligence tools to enable stakeholders to make informed decisions based on data.

Fathema Khalil

Senior UX designer

“10+ years of design experience. Dedicated to driving innovation, solving complex problems, and making a lasting impact through user-centric design.”

Ferenc Csonka

Lead Recruiting Partner

“Experienced Talent Acquisition Leader specialised in Engineering and Product hiring at rapidly growing startups and tech companies in Europe.”

Zsófia Hidas

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

“Experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist with a background in scaling remote teams globally and implementing processes to hire the best talent and provide an outstanding candidate experience.”

Anna Bularz

Senior HR Business Partner

Experienced HR Business Partner with a track record of helping startups and tech companies create and implement effective processes to support their people and drive business success.

Ophélie Harel

Senior HR Business Partner

Working in HR for more than 10 years in order to facilitate employee’s lives so they can focus on their own jobs. Loves to deal with every aspect of Human Resources every day !

Amani Al-Mekhlafi

Marketing Data Analyst - Intern

 “Experienced Biostatistician and Data Scientist specializing in advanced machine learning and data analysis techniques. Proficient in extracting actionable insights from complex datasets to facilitate impactful decision-making. Skilled in leveraging statistical models and data visualization tools to drive innovation across diverse domains.”

Chase Lean

AI Consultant

“AI educator passionate about math, machine learning and the future of generative AI.”

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