Upliift completes fundraising process, providing the firepower to invest €50M+ each year in niche European software companies.

Upliift, a permanent equity partner dedicated to niche European software businesses, has reached a significant milestone with the successful close of its fundraising round. Backed by long-term capital from sophisticated institutional investors including leading universities and respected thought leaders in the investment world, Upliift now has the firepower to invest €50M each year behind its mission to accelerate the long-term success of European software businesses by providing high-calibre M&A expertise, proven go-to-market strategies and flexible deal structures.

Through strategic investments of up to €50M per year, Upliift partners with niche European software businesses to accelerate long-term growth while preserving their individuality and ingenuity. By teaming up with Upliift, software businesses gain valuable partners with a shared vision and a commitment to their long-term success.

“We are excited to have reached this milestone, as it allows us to fulfill our mission of empowering European software businesses. Our vision is to be the go-to permanent equity partner for future-thinking software founders looking for a better way to write the next chapter. With our expertise, strategic guidance, and flexible deal structures, we are confident in our ability to unlock the full potential of niche software businesses.”

Alex Myers, Co-CEO at Upliift.

“We are proud to count amongst our backers, some very reputable institutional investors with long-term horizons and their own inspiring charitable aspirations that we help deliver.” He continues “the alignment in vision and ambition will allow us to build platforms of incredible European software organisations while preserving the culture, people, teams, and brand of the companies we invest in.”

Michael Hammerström, Co-CEO at Upliift.