A partnership built around you.
Selling or partnering on a business you have built is a defining decision. We think our role is to make that decision straightforward — and the outcome one you are proud of.
The things that matter to founders and owners.
A partner who understands software and how it scales.
Certainty of process and a fair, transparent valuation.
Continuity for your team, customers and culture.
A path to the next chapter — full exit, partial exit, or growth.
What Tern brings to the table.
Long-term capital with no arbitrary exit clock.
Operational depth across product, GTM and M&A.
Direct principal engagement — no layers, no juniors.
A track record of turning good software companies into great ones.
Owner
You’ve built a great business, a strong team, loyal customers and good products. You want to see all of this continue. We typically do not integrate businesses.
Your legacy
You've built a great business, a strong team, loyal customers and good products. You want to see all of this continue. We typically do not integrate businesses except for low-value administrative functions. Your business will largely remain intact but with more capital and institutional-grade rigour.
Business growth
We understand the challenges of growing a business with limited resources and capital. We will provide the business with the required capital and resources to help it grow.
Create liquidity
You want to remain in the business but want to see some liquidity for all your hard work.
Advisor
We can close deal under eight weeks from signing a LOI.
Transparency
We will be open and transparent with our views on the business, our due diligence findings and our valuation. We won’t waste your time (or ours).
Speed
We can close deal under eight weeks from signing a LOI.
Certainty
We invest our own money alongside long-standing investors. We don’t need to raise capital or go through complicated board approvals.