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Who we work with
Entrepreneurial Founder-led companies
B2B UK and European SaaS
Business-critical software
Established and profitable
£1 to £10m revenue
Growing 5–25%+
Altogether, with Skoyen Software, create a thriving future for your software business.
As a long-term investor, we help SaaS businesses grow by empowering an ecosystem of like minded businesses to learn and thrive together.
We strive to be the first choice for founders considering their next step. By supporting entrepreneurs and management teams with purpose and autonomy, we help them to realise value, drive long-term compounding growth and secure a legacy they can be proud of.
The best is yet to come.
Secure a legacy and unlock a thriving future for your business.
The Skoyen team.
Rooted in experience.
Driven by technology. Focused on opportunity.
Nurtured in a Forest Town, educated in technology and invested in opportunity, the Skoyen Team has decades of experience in long-term ownership, with serial acquisitions at a Norwegian SaaS champion, based in Skøyen, and multiple SaaS business acquisitions across the UK, Europe and the USA.
Always candid
We’re fully transparent from day one in how we work and what we do, empathetic to the needs and issues that might be faced along the way.
Agile and adaptable
We have a business model that enables us to act decisively, allowing entrepreneurs to realise value, and secure the future of their businesses with confidence.
Strive together
We put our ecosystem of investments at the heart of our business model, building the infrastructure and technology for them to succeed.
Show, not tell
We’re always on hand to offer guidance and support to our businesses when needed. Sharing best-practice, advocating excellence. Advising not dictating the best way forward.
Thrive together
We’re with you all the way. As true long-term partners our vested interest is helping our family of businesses grow sustainably.
The Skoyen Code
We’re building an active buy-and-hold strategy, with permanent investment that works better for SaaS businesses, their leaders and investors alike.
The journey begins with a mutual discovery phase where we aim to establish a strong relationship and gather essential information to assess potential fit for both parties.
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Introductions and initial assessment
During this phase, we conduct a thorough assessment through further discussions to align on expectations and finalise the terms of the offer with a Letter of Intent (LOI).
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Developing the offer
With an LOI in place, we proceed with detailed due diligence over a period of ~60 days, focusing on (i) financials and tax (ii) technology (iii) legal (iv) people and (v) commercial.
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Due diligence
This final step marks the successful completion of the transaction after which we enthusiastically welcome you to the Skoyen Software Ecosystem.
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Finalising the transaction
Our focus shifts to future growth. We believe in empowering management teams and preserving their autonomy while providing best practices, resources and ongoing support.
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Joining the Ecosystem
The Skoyen journey
Selling your business is a significant milestone, often accompanied by a mix of excitement and uncertainty. At Skoyen Software, we aim to make this journey as seamless and rewarding as possible. Understanding each step of the process and how to prepare will empower you to make informed decisions and achieve a successful transition.
Founders
Nic has over 30 years experience acquiring hugely successful B2B SaaS companies in Europe and the USA, eg. Visma, IRIS, Access. Nic is Executive Chairman of HgCapital, Europe’s largest private software investor. Nic holds a BEng Honours Degree in Electronics.
Nic Humphries
Paul has over 30 years experience in Technology and Software Operations, Investment and Due Diligence, having previously worked at Siemens, HgCapital, GE, Micro Focus, Crosslake and RingStone. Paul holds a BEng Honours Degree in Electronics.
Investment professionals
Nicki has a background in TMT advisory, strategy development, and end-to-end transaction management, most recently in software acquisitions and integrations. Nicki holds a Honours Degree in Corporate Finance and Accounting from the University of Cape Town.
Nic Humphries
Alex has a background in Technology and Software investing having previously worked at Everfield and Goldman Sachs. Alex holds a Honours Degree in Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management from the University of Cape Town.
Nic Humphries
Kevin has over 30 years of experience across PE-owned and publicly listed businesses, leading and acquiring over 70 UK or US-owned companies. Kevin most recently served as Executive Chairman of IRIS Software Group, and a NED for Literacy Capital, a UK-listed investment fund.
Kevin Dady
Operating Partner