Bloom Equity Partners

Bloom Equity Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Frasher as Chief Executive Officer of our portfolio company, Soutron Global. Brad brings extensive experience scaling SaaS businesses and executing strategic M&A. His proven track record in driving customer success and achieving significant ARR growth positions Soutron Global perfectly for its next chapter. This leadership transition follows successful acquisitions and integrations of Auto-Graphics and MINISIS, strengthening Soutron's position as a global leader in library, information, and archival management solutions. We're grateful to Tony Saadat for his exceptional leadership over the past decade. Tony will continue supporting the company in an advisory role. Full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/euk4nfVF

Efficiency is becoming critical as AI redefines the SaaS business model. Bain & Company’s 2025 Technology Report shows how agentic AI is replacing entire workflows, pushing SaaS companies toward outcome-based pricing and efficiency as the new benchmark. In this week’s Bi-Weekly Bloom, we break down what this means for operators, investors, and buyers. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eeeEMa-9

Software M&A is having a record year, with strategic buyers leading the charge at premium valuations. In our latest Bi-Weekly Bloom, we dive into Kroll's Summer 2025 Global Software Sector Update and explore what this surge in deal volume means. Full newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dD2zrDWU

Bloom Equity Partners is pleased to announce that our portfolio company GRC Solutions has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Digital Trust Consulting (DTC), a business unit of BSI. This transaction significantly expands GRC Solutions' cybersecurity and digital trust consulting capabilities across EMEA, Japan, and the USA, positioning the company for continued growth in the high-growth cybersecurity consulting market. The DTC acquisition represents another milestone in our value creation strategy and commitment to driving accelerated growth through strategic acquisitions that enhance market leadership across our portfolio. Full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eguU5wAD To learn more about GRC Solutions, see here: http://grcsolutions.io

AI adoption is up, but impact on the bottom line remains elusive. In our latest Bi-Weekly Bloom, we dig into McKinsey & Company's research and explore how agentic AI may help bridge that gap. We highlight where agents are gaining traction and how they can help turn adoption into measurable outcomes. Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/dFyXgJbN

In our latest Bi-Weekly Bloom, we break down Bain & Company's 2025 Private Equity Midyear Report and what it means for technology investors. While deal activity dipped in Q2, this isn’t a structural breakdown - it’s a recalibration. For disciplined GPs with dry powder, the current environment may be the best entry point in years. Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/eTdaZTAG

Product-led growth has transformed how SaaS companies acquire and onboard customers. But as companies scale, many are evolving their go-to-market strategy. In our latest newsletter, we explore how leading teams are layering in product-led sales and using real-time product signals to drive smarter, more efficient growth. Subscriber and read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eZj6WBqE

In this week’s Bi-Weekly Bloom, we break down Software Equity Group's 1Q25 SaaS M&A report, which shows the strongest quarterly deal volume in three years and steady valuations across the board. We cover what’s driving the rebound—from PE-led add-ons to vertical SaaS momentum—and what we’re watching as the market moves deeper into 2025. Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/erYC9pJa

Bloom Equity Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Iftikhar Ahmed as Chief Executive Officer of our portfolio company, GRC Solutions, previously known as GRC International Group. Ifti brings an impressive track record of scaling businesses and driving transformation across multiple sectors. This strategic leadership appointment strengthens GRC Solutions' market position in governance, risk, and compliance technology, and underscores our commitment to partnering with exceptional management teams to accelerate growth. We're also welcoming Caroline Morrison (Curley) as Chief Marketing Officer to enhance the company's market presence. Full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/esw42aYB

Why are top SaaS companies like Snowflake, Twilio, and Stripe betting on usage-based pricing? Because it works—when done right. But UBP isn’t a fit for every product. In our latest post, we unpack where usage-based pricing drives growth, where it falls short, and what SaaS leaders need to know. Read More: https://lnkd.in/e-bf_fTG