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Overview
Emergence is a permanent equity partner that invests in and acquires B2B software companies. It uses a long-term buy-to-build approach, pursuing majority investments with the potential to reach 100% ownership over several years. Unlike typical funds, it operates with permanent capital and leverages an in-house team for go-to-market, development, and M&A to accelerate portfolio growth. The firm targets profitable, bootstrapped or lightly funded B2B SaaS firms and builds a coalition of portfolio companies to create a billion-dollar business, aligning with founders and management rather than replacing leadership. Its investment checks range from $10 million to $30 million, and it seeks to lead deals in software roll-ups and technology-driven industries, including sectors like healthcare IT (e.g., MedEvolve).
About Emergence
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Healthcare
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2023
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Mission-critical software platforms support sticky customers and low churn.
- Long-hold capital fits legacy systems needing modernization without exit pressure.
- Roll-up acquisitions can expand across adjacent vertical software ecosystems.
What critics are saying
- Customer migration to cloud-native alternatives can erode retention at acquired platforms.
- Leadership transitions at acquired companies create execution risk during integration.
- Competing buyers raise entry prices for profitable software assets,压缩 returns.
What makes Emergence unique
- Permanent equity backing from The Pritzker Organization enables decade-long ownership.
- Focuses on profitable, minimally funded B2B software with majority investments.
- Uses in-house go-to-market, development, and M&A teams to accelerate growth.
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Benefits
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Growth & Insights
6 month growth
↑ 2%1 year growth
↓ -6%2 year growth
↓ -8%Emergence is Hiring for 13 Jobs on Simplify!
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About Emergence
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Healthcare
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2023
Emergence is Hiring for 13 Jobs on Simplify!
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today