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Get to Know Us
Selling a company you’ve built isn’t just a deal. It’s a moment that shapes your legacy. We safeguard what you’ve created — your brand, your team, and your customer relationships — while bringing fresh energy, capital, and operational expertise to help your company reach its next chapter.
But in our market, deals often fall through. Buyers walk away, funding evaporates, or due diligence becomes an excuse to re-trade. We do things differently. Backed by committed capital, we only make offers we can and will close. When we shake hands, you can be confident the deal will cross the line.
Our process is fast, fair, and confidential, moving from first conversation to closing in as little as 90 days or at your own speed. From day one, our embedded Samurai executives strengthen operations, harden technology, and open new opportunities for growth. And with no corporate politics, you’ll always know exactly where you stand.
Sell Your Software Company in 90 Days – or whenever you’re ready
Day 1.
Confidential conversation.
Speak directly to our founder - principal to principal.
Day 2-3.
Initial data request.
We'll provide a tempate asking for standard business information you know well.
Days 4-5.
A Light Business Review
Based on your ARR, retention, and product overview to confirm fit.
Weeks 2-3.
Our Letter of Intent
A clear, fully-funded proposal within days.
Weeks 4-11.
Due Diligence & Closing
Efficient, respectful, and designed to avoid deal fatigue.
A smooth handover on your terms.
ABOUT ISHIKAWA TECHNOLOGIES
Ishikawa Technologies was founded in Ireland to solve a problem we observed repeatedly in software businesses across Europe: successful founders eventually face a succession decision, and the quality of that transition matters.
Over the course of our careers, we have worked with more than 150 software companies and participated in more than 20 acquisitions. Those experiences taught us that the best software businesses are built over many years through trusted customer relationships, accumulated industry knowledge, strong products and talented teams. These qualities are difficult to create and easy to destroy.
While valuation is important, the founders we meet are often equally concerned with what happens after completion. They want to know that their employees will continue to have opportunities to grow, that their customers will remain well served, and that the products they spent years building will continue to improve.
Ishikawa was founded by Stuart McCaul after a career spent helping to lead, improve and acquire software businesses across Europe. He concluded that there was room for a different kind of acquirer: one focused on stewardship, operational excellence and long-term value creation rather than simply completing transactions.
To bring that vision to life, Ishikawa partnered with Melior Equity Partners, one of Ireland’s most experienced private equity investment teams. Melior provides the capital required to pursue acquisitions with confidence, while Ishikawa leads the identification, acquisition and operational development of portfolio companies. Together, we combine the agility and perspective of experienced software operators with the resources and discipline of a well-capitalised investment platform.
The company is named after Kaoru Ishikawa, the Japanese pioneer of quality management whose work helped shape modern thinking on continuous improvement and root-cause analysis. His belief that enduring success is achieved through the accumulation of many small improvements resonates strongly with our own experience of software businesses. The best companies are rarely transformed by dramatic interventions. They improve steadily through thousands of decisions made in service of customers, employees and product excellence.
Today, Ishikawa acquires and grows founder-built software companies across Europe. We are operators first and investors second. We work directly with founders, move at a pace that suits them and focus on helping businesses continue to grow long after their founders have moved on.
Our ambition is simple: to create the best home for European software companies.
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
01.
Small business software companies with a track record
Annual Revenue: €3m - €20m, demonstrating a stable revenue base.
Operating language: English
Location: Worldwide
Revenue Growth: Flat revenue growth trajectories are welcome, highlighting the potential for revitalisation under new ownership.
02.
Product led rather than services led
Market Focus: Business software products with a vertical market focus are preferred, demonstrating deep expertise and a strong value proposition.
Product-Market Fit: A proven product-market fit is essential, ensuring that the product meets existing market needs effectively.
03.
Challenged but well-loved by customers
Turnaround Opportunities: Interested in businesses presenting turnaround opportunities where operational improvements can unlock significant value.
Cash Flow: Open to companies that are cash flow positive or slightly negative, showcasing potential for financial stabilisation.
Customer Churn Rate: Less than 15% annual churn, indicating a loyal customer base and stable recurring revenue.
ISHIKAWA TECHNOLOGIES' PORTFOLIO PRODUCTS
GET IN TOUCH
Your company is your legacy.Let’s make sure you’re proud of its next chapter.
EMAIL: STUART.MCCAUL@ISHIKAWATECH.COM
PHONE: +353874193759
ADDRESS: ISHIKAWA HOLDINGS LTD, 20 HARCOURT STREET, DUBLIN 2, IRELAND
REGD COMPANY NUMBER: 783516
