Proprietary deal flow, without the noise.

Razorhorse is a buy-side advisory firm focused exclusively on software and tech-enabled services M&A origination. We deliver targeted, credible, and actionable opportunities through founder relationships and data-driven insights.

WHAT SETS US APART

Where investors, founders and advisors meet opportunity.

Our disciplined origination model combines early access, market intelligence, and precision, delivering better outcomes on all sides.

First Look Advantage

Early access to exceptional companies before they enter competitive processes.

We build direct relationships with founders and leadership teams to understand their goals early. That trust creates a bridge between growing companies and qualified investors, giving all sides an edge in identifying great fits before the market does.

Strategic Intelligence

Market insight and analysis that inform smarter sourcing, positioning, and valuation.

Our team goes beyond surface-level data with deep market mapping and competitive analysis. We identify not just who fits a mandate today, but where the market is shifting next, helping investors, founders, and advisors focus on the right opportunities.

High-Confidence Deals

Focused evaluation and due diligence that drive successful outcomes.

We turn fit and insight into action by focusing on what matters most. We validate key financials, map opportunities, and provide the clarity that supports credible, high-confidence offers. This builds trust and leads to higher-certainty closings.

HOW WE OPERATE

Connecting insight, people, and process.

Our work lives at the intersection of relationships, data, and process. We build trust through insight and preparation, turning meaningful conversations into successful outcomes.

Strategy Formulation

We listen first. Every engagement begins with understanding each client's goals, investment thesis, and definition of a perfect fit so we can target intelligently and make good use of everyone’s time.

Market Mapping

We identify patterns, not just prospects. Our team continuously studies the market to uncover strategic adjacencies and shifts, revealing opportunities others overlook.

Founder Access

We break through the noise with credibility and preparation. Founders talk to us because we’ve done our homework and offer insight, not a sales pitch. Those early conversations build trust and context before a process ever begins.

Deal Support

We stay involved throughout the process, helping founders present their businesses effectively and giving buyers a clearer view. Our goal is to move both sides forward with efficiency and integrity.

We get software deals done.

NORTH AMERICA • EUROPE • AUSTRALIA

in transaction value across deals

$ B+

of signed LOIs result in a successful close

%

of deals are proprietary

%

companies analyzed annually

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WHO WE SERVE

Trusted by top-tier investors managing billions in capital.

Strategic Acquirers

Established software companies expanding through acquisitions that strengthen their product portfolio and market position.

Growth Equity Investors

Investors backing high-growth software businesses with capital and expertise before they enter a formal sale process.

Private Equity Firms

Funds that acquire and grow software companies, focused on driving operational improvements and long-term value creation.

A unique team of origination advisors with the insight and access to turn mandates into real opportunities.

TRANSACTIONS

Closed deals & successful clients.

We have closed deals all over the world with strategic and private equity clients.

M&A INSIGHTS

Perspectives from the market.

Front-line insights on software M&A.