30 years of global software
operations and investing.
There’s a time-tested way to win at scale — with a reliable partner.
PURPOSE
WHO
Aquila eternally invests in market leaders with staying power across enterprise software, vertical SaaS and data. Through in-house operational and infrastructure support, sustained organic growth and customer growth of our companies are multiplied. Aquila’s global presence extends to North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
WHAT
Unlike short-term venture capital, private equity and emerging holding companies, Aquila has been backing the people behind the technology for thirty years with a multi-decade horizon. We serve and support by offering continuity, community and capital to the software operators. We become stewards of these businesses and help the leadership team, employees and customers until the end of time.
ETHOS
What qualities do you expect from a permanent investment partner?
Aquila has stayed true to its guiding principles since 1995. We have been fortunate enough to power some of the most important technology companies in our generation.
Aquila partners selectively with capital-efficient, elite recurring software businesses with lasting growth potential.
As the best and final partner to software entrepreneurs, these beliefs matter:
Beyond Capital: You see meaning while others only see numbers. It takes more than money to win at scale.
Integrity: You live with honor and extreme ownership. Do what you say and say what you do.
Humility: You stay grounded and listen carefully to support the business, creating opportunities together.
Excellence: You go all-in, stay disciplined and strive for mastery of the craft. You see a pattern between values that support growth and growth that creates value.
PARTNERSHIP WITH MEANING
Perennial destination for people, technology and customers. Your history is honored.
Ample capital (never financing-constraint) and multi-decade know-how in software building and scaling.
Bespoke, low-friction investment process. Offer to Closing in weeks with in-house due diligence.
Management joins peer-circle of global software executives. You could learn, teach and experiment together.
Pursuit of sustained organic and customer growth. Management participation in special incentive structure.
ORIGIN
AQUILA x CONSTELLATION
Aquila is a division of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI) that marries best practices developed by Constellation with its own pragmatic approach to help good businesses become exceptional.
This includes:
Philosophy of curiosity and continual learning; leadership programs offering time-tested coaching and operational toolkit
Proven suite of best practices for building and growing sustainable businesses
Ample financial backing from Constellation