Acquiring & Modernizing Vertical SaaS
Newf Ventures acquires profitable vertical SaaS companies in regulated industries and modernizes them with compliance infrastructure, strategic expertise, and operational support. We're not a financial buyer - we're operators building a family of compliance-focused software businesses.
Confidential conversations • Fair valuations • Founder-friendly terms
Our Investment Thesis
We target aging vertical SaaS platforms serving regulated industries - businesses with loyal customers but outdated technology.
Target Profile
- $1M-$10M ARR
- Profitable or near-profitable
- Serving regulated industries
- Strong customer retention
Industry Focus
- Healthcare & life sciences
- Financial services & insurance
- Construction & critical infrastructure
- Education & government
Ideal Situation
- Founder looking to exit or reduce role
- Technology modernization needed
- Compliance features lagging
- Growth capital needed
How We Create Value
We leverage the Newf ecosystem to modernize acquired platforms without disrupting existing customer relationships.
Modernization Playbook
Compliance Infrastructure Layer
Integrate AlignSure compliance automation into existing platform - new revenue stream without rebuild.
Advisory Services Upsell
Offer Newf Advisory fractional CIO/CISO services to existing customers - margin expansion.
Data & Benchmarking
Leverage Newf Data for industry benchmarks and regulatory intelligence - differentiated insights.
Operational Excellence
Apply best practices in customer success, pricing, and go-to-market - proven playbooks.
What Makes Us Different
Operators, Not Just Capital
We bring strategic expertise in compliance, technology, and regulated industries - not just funding.
Ecosystem Leverage
Acquired companies benefit from entire Newf ecosystem: Advisory, AlignSure, Data, Studios, Labs.
Customer-Centric Approach
We preserve what works and enhance with modern compliance - no disruptive platform migrations.
Long-Term Horizon
We're building a portfolio to own and operate - not flipping for quick exits.
Acquisition Process
Fair, transparent, and founder-friendly. We move quickly and respect confidentiality.
Initial Conversation
30-minute confidential call to understand your business and goals.
Due Diligence
Financial, technical, and market assessment - typically 2-4 weeks.
Letter of Intent
Clear terms, fair valuation, and transition plan aligned with your goals.
Close & Transition
Smooth handoff with optional founder involvement during transition period.
Considering an Exit?
Let's have a confidential conversation about your business and what a partnership with Newf could look like.
Confidential • No obligation • Founder-friendly approach