0 → 1M€
You found product-market fit through grit, vision, and sheer force of will.
1M€ → 10M€
You're growing your business. Together, we'll build out go-to-market and scale operations.
10M€ → 100M€+
You'll be ready for rapid scaling, often with a growth fund or strategic partner.
Take your software business from 1 to 10.
You’ve done the hard part: build a profitable B2B software business that customers rely on and love. Whether you're planning for retirement while securing your team's future, or looking to de-risk while staying on for the next chapter of growth, we partner on the critical 1 to 10 journey from an incredible founder-led company to a scalable growth engine. Together, this next chapter can be the most rewarding yet.
What we look for
We acquire and partner with exceptional B2B software businesses across Europe.
Healthy Finances
You've built a sustainable business with revenues between 2M€ - 7M€ and a proven history of profitability.
Mission-Critical Product
Your software is essential to your customers' operations, serving a specific mid-market or enterprise need.
Loyal Customers
You have a base of happy customers who love your product, as evidenced by their high retention.
Shared Success
You and your team are excited for the next chapter: you're looking to roll part of the proceeds to retain meaningful upside.
How we work together
We are operators who join your team as co-pilots, not backseat drivers. We bring the experience of scaling tech startups combined with the strategic discipline of private equity. Over a 3-5 year partnership, we work alongside you to build your growth engine, implement proven playbooks, and prepare the business for its next phase of scale.
Why we do this
Our strategy is driven by three core beliefs about a unique inefficiency.
A New Moat for Software
The world of software has changed. With AI, building a product is faster and cheaper than ever. Yet, code isn’t everything. In this new era, your distribution channels, your customers' trust, and your deep expertise are the most valuable assets. We acquire this foundation and apply modern agentic automation alongside proven PE playbooks to supercharge your growth.
An Underserved Market
Businesses of your size are not quite on the radar of traditional PE funds. They are built for massive deals and they can staff strategists, not hands-on builders. We created OneToTen Partners to serve this crucial need. We bring a rare blend of VC and PE experience to be true operational co-pilots for businesses of your size.
The Path to a Premium Valuation
In the ‘1 to 10’ growth phase, a company's true potential isn't yet reflected in its valuation. Our mission is to change that. As we establish a repeatable, profitable go-to-market engine and get closer to 10M€ in primarily recurring revenue, we secure the attention of our network: larger funds, strategic acquirers, and LMBO partners. In turn, this milestone creates a landmark outcome for everyone involved.
Our Process
From first chat to close, we aim for a 90-day journey that's straightforward, transparent, and respectful of your time. No surprises.
A confidential, informal conversation to see if there’s a mutual fit. We want to hear your story and understand the business you’ve built. No formal pitch materials are required.
If we both see potential, we'll dive a bit deeper. We'll ask for some high-level financial data and learn more about your team, product, and customers.
Based on what we've learned, we'll provide a straightforward, non-binding offer. This includes valuation and the key terms of our proposed partnership, so you know exactly where we stand.
This is the formal part. We conduct our final diligence in a way that’s as undisruptive as possible, aiming to complete diligence in a couple of weeks. We work collaboratively with you and your advisors to move efficiently towards a final agreement.
Once everything is signed, we celebrate the closing. Then, our real work together begins: rolling up our sleeves and helping you build the next chapter of your company's story.
If this approach resonates with you, we’d welcome a confidential conversation about your vision. No pressure, no formal pitch required. Just a discussion between operators.
Let's talk