Lakefield Software Group

We Buy, Operate, and Grow

Exceptional Businesses

Selling your business isn't just a transaction—it's a transition. We partner closely with software founders to design a path forward that feels right, balancing continuity, flexibility, and long-term stewardship of the company they built.

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Operators First, Investors Second

We are experienced software operators and entrepreneurs first, investors second. We have built, operated and scaled industry leading software businesses in North America like AutoLeap, and FieldEdge. Yes, we believe in getting our hands dirty to realize true value creation.

Why Work With Us?

Experienced Software Operators

We have built and scaled multi-million dollar SaaS companies at a faster pace, so this is not our first rodeo.

Hands-On Leadership

We will run day-to-day operations to ensure smooth transition and continued growth of your business.

Commitment to Legacy

We focus on growing your business while preserving its core identity and values.

Why Are We Different?

Post transition

Lakefield Software Group

Private Equity

Strategic Buyer

Goal

✔ Company growth

— Maximize investment returns

✖ Cut costs and achieve synergies

Company Legacy

✔ Preserved and valued

✖ Fades away over time

✖ Massive overhaul of all stakeholders

Post-transaction Commitment

✔ Business will be the sole focus

—Becomes a portfolio company

✖ One of many business units

Employee Future

✔ Taken care of

✖ Job cuts

Team

✔ Hungry entrepreneurs and former CEOs

✖ Professional investors with no operating experience

— Varies

Deal Terms

✔ Flexible and tailored to owner's needs

✖ Inflexible and standard deal terms

✖ Least flexible – tailored to needs of parent company

Time Horizon

✔ Long-term

— < 6 years

— Uncertain

Goal

Company Legacy

Post-transaction Commitment

Employee Future

Team

Deal Terms

Time Horizon

What Are Sellers Saying?

It's difficult to sell a company you've spent decades building, but selling to this team was as seamless and friendly an experience I could have imagined.

I had heard of stories where buyers change their agreement terms at the last minute, but the team wasn't like that at all. They always kept to their word and were honest and high integrity throughout the entire process.

The team is the real deal and I'd highly recommend partnering with them.

This team was great to work with and made the process of selling Coolfront simple, while ensuring our employees had tremendous growth opportunities and our customers continued to receive the best possible solution in the market.

They were true professionals, always leading with transparency and honesty, and were straight shooters throughout my entire sale process. There were no games or re-trading. With them, I knew my customers, employees, and legacy would be in great hands.

They were incredibly easy to work with and held to their word. Each team member's professionalism and competency throughout the process was a standout. It was truly an enjoyable partnership.

What Are We Looking For?

Mission-critical software

A product customers rely on to run their day-to-day operations

Proven business model

Consistent, positive cash flow with more than $1M in ARR

Happy customers

A loyal customer base reflected in strong retention and reviews

Growing industry

Operating in an attractive market with durable, long-term growth prospects

Market leader

A recognized and respected player within its niche or segment

Engaged team

A committed team that takes pride in the product and its future

Let's Chat?

If you are who we are looking for and thinking about transitioning, reach out. We would love to learn more about your business and explore how we can work together.