Upliift

We’re excited to welcome our newest team member! 🔹Victor Schreuer is joining us in Belgium as an Origination Associate, helping our team to Identify promising investment opportunities and building relationships with ambitious founders across Europe. With a strong consulting background and expertise in the healthcare sector, Victor will play a key role in supporting our mission to accelerate the growth of European software businesses. Welcome to the team, Victor—we’re excited to have you on board! 🚀 #PermanentEquity #Origination #B2BSoftware  

⏳  Only two weeks to go! Thinking about selling your software business? Whether you’re weighing up offers or just starting to explore, it pays to be prepared. Join Upliift’s M&A Director, Sebastian Quarterman, as he breaks down what really matters—how to secure the right deal, avoid common pitfalls, and get the best outcome.  👤 No pressure, no sales pitch—just straight answers. And you can join the webinar anonymously. 📅 13 February at 14:00 UTC / 15:00 CET Don’t miss this chance to get expert insights—register now via the link in the comments. #B2BSoftware #TechFounders #FoundersJourney 

Fred Hessabi brings over 40 years of software leadership experience to Upliift’s Advisory Board. Passionate about helping founders scale and succeed, Fred reflects on lessons from his career and shares how he’ll guide European software founders in navigating growth challenges and building lasting success. Discover how Fred plans to make an impact—read the full interview in the comments. #B2BSoftware #PermanentEquity #BetterDealsForBetterBusinesses 

Bruno Tourme has decades of tech and M&A expertise — and a sharp eye for innovative approaches. So why did he join the Upliift Advisory Board? At Upliift, Bruno found a team of software professionals who share his commitment to lasting growth and a founder-first approach that’s a departure from the usual finance-focused mindset. Learn how Bruno will help founders scale and thrive.  Link to the interview in the comments. #B2BSoftware #PermanentEquity #BetterDealsForBetterBusinesses

Thinking about selling all or part of your business? Not sure how to evaluate offers or prepare for a sale?  The team at Upliift have advised 100’s of Founders and are intimately familiar with the concerns, challenges and excitement that selling your business brings, especially for first time sellers. Join our webinar and hear expert insights into practical steps for navigating the sales process and finding the right partner for you and your company. Who should attend: Founders and CEOs of European niche B2B software companies considering a full or partial exit. 🗓 February 13th at 14:00 UTC/15:00 CET or 27th 10:00 UTC/11:00 CET  🔗 Places are limited. Register now https://lnkd.in/dTH55NzQ

What’s your next big move as a software founder? Our first newsletter of 2025 is packed with insights that matter—from preparing for a successful sale to building lasting partnerships. It features real stories from founders navigating long-term growth and actionable guidance to position your business for success.  Explore smarter strategies and new opportunities here https://lnkd.in/d439DSjn #permanentequity #betterdealsforbetterbusinesses

The Upliift leadership team spent a highly productive few days together planning for 2025 and beyond. Sebastian Quarterman Jidde Douma Teresa R. Darko Mucić Lucy Jacobs Sebastien Jacquemoud Pietro Ferrari Alex Myers Michael Hammerström

While Europe faces economic uncertainty, 2025 is full of promise for founders of niche software businesses. Rising demand for automation and the move towards cloud-native solutions are creating new opportunities, while long-term investment strategies are shaping a more resilient industry. Our co-founders and co-CEOs Alex Myers and Michael Hammerström explore these trends in our latest blog, offering insights into the challenges and growth drivers ahead. Read on to uncover what this year might hold for your business and how the landscape is set to evolve.  https://lnkd.in/dc4zvMf3 #permanentequity #betterdealsforbetterbusinesses

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥. For the CEO of a niche AgriTech software business, partnering with Upliift meant securing his company’s legacy while driving future growth.  With Upliift’s Permanent Equity model, he stayed actively involved while gaining the resources needed for sustainable expansion. Today, backed by the local team, his business is scaling new heights in AgriTech. Discover how this partnership is fueling growth https://lnkd.in/eEA6YYSu 

Upliift’s partnership with SRC shows that a trusted partner can do more than solve challenges—it can transform how you see the future. With Upliift’s support, @SRC CEO @Miha Žerko has found renewed clarity and headspace to focus on long-term goals, all while staying involved in critical decisions shaping the company’s future. This partnership isn’t just about collaboration—it’s about building trust, shared values, and a commitment to success that spans decades. Read how Upliift is helping SRC shape a future defined by clarity and growth https://lnkd.in/d6rfMJhB