Bloom Equity Partners

Operational excellence is the new growth strategy. In today’s software market, valuation isn’t driven by a single metric — it’s earned through the operational story behind the numbers. In this week’s Bi-Weekly Bloom, we break down five key metrics that every software executive should benchmark before an exit and explore how investors are using them to assess execution quality and discipline. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eUeUnTgi

We’re #hiring an Operating Director – Marketing at Bloom Equity Partners. This is a pivotal role on our Operating Team, partnering with portfolio company leaders to build scalable marketing systems, accelerate growth, and strengthen go-to-market execution. We’re looking for a hands-on marketing leader with a track record of driving measurable results in B2B software and tech-enabled services. Someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution and knows how to turn great ideas into repeatable growth engines. If that sounds like you, we’d love for you to apply — and please share with your network to help us find the right fit! Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/em5mwzkc

Bloom Equity Partners is pleased to share that our portfolio company, GRC Solutions, has completed the successful acquisition of Digital Trust Consulting (formerly part of BSI). The acquisition marks an important step in GRC’s growth journey, expanding its capabilities to deliver true end-to-end cyber resilience. By combining more than 20 years of governance, compliance, and technical assurance expertise, the team is helping organizations protect data, prove compliance, and strengthen digital trust across global supply chains. Looking forward to what comes next. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eguU5wAD

The Carlsquare Global Tech Summit brought together leading investors and founders to discuss what’s ahead for global technology investing. It was a great reminder that momentum remains strong across B2B SaaS and software-enabled services — particularly for companies building resilient, cross-border growth platforms. Proud to see the Bloom team as part of the dialogue, with Abe Borden speaking on the investor panel alongside peers from across the global tech ecosystem.

AI is leveling the playing field for software but it’s also redefining what makes great companies defensible. The next generation of SaaS moats will be built on workflow integration, continuous learning, and earned trust, not feature lists. We unpack how this shift is reshaping value creation and competitive advantage in this week’s Bi-Weekly Bloom. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewkNtqa9

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