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Saltoun Capital
Saltoun Capital Partners buys and grows software businesses using its own capital and experience. The firm describes itself as long-term, patient investors...
Saltoun Capital
Saltoun Capital Partners buys and grows software businesses using its own capital and experience. The firm describes itself as long-term, patient investors building companies for the next generation rather than the next fundraise.
General information
Firm type
RIA
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Principals
Andrew Saltoun
Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Saltoun Capital source its deals?
Saltoun’s sourcing is heavily operator-driven. The firm invests in over 200 entrepreneurs and explicitly targets search-fund entrepreneurs and independent software founders. The portfolio list — which includes more than 80 names — points to a proprietary network built over years of backing CEOs directly rather than relying on competitive auction processes.
Does Saltoun Capital participate in fund commitments or does it only do direct deals?
Saltoun primarily executes direct control acquisitions. Its portfolio is constructed from majority ownership of operating companies in vertical-market software and search/ETA. There is no public mention of fund-of-fund commitments, limited-partner stakes in third-party GPs, or passive minority positions as a strategic priority.
How does Saltoun Capital’s approach differ from a typical private equity fund?
Saltoun avoids the fund-cycle model entirely. It uses permanent, proprietary capital with no fundraising clock and therefore no forced exit timeline. The firm emphasizes long-duration holds, CEO autonomy post-acquisition, and a structure that avoids the governance pressures of a limited-partner committee — functioning instead as a single-family holding company for software assets.
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