1995: an idea was born.
There’s a better way to invest and build lasting software
— through permanent capital.
ADVANTAGE
PURPOSE
WHO
Aquila is the de-facto permanent-hold vehicle that invests in category-defining B2B/B2G software companies globally. Backed by Constellation Software Inc. with institutional reach across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Aquila longs to be your patient thought partner in operations and investing alike.
WHAT
We seek to serve and support the operators by offering continuity, community and capital. Unlike traditional investment firms and private equity that harvest investments within 3-5-year artificial time horizons, Aquila invests in people and technology for the long-haul and never divests its businesses, ever.
ETHOS
What qualities do you expect from an outside investment partner?
Perennial destination for people, product and customers. Legacy is respected in accordance with the history of the business.
Ample capital (never financing-constraint) and multi-decade know-how in software building and investing.
Low-friction, seller-friendly investment process. Letter of Intent to Close in 8 weeks with in-house due diligence.
Management joins peer-circle of tenured executives. One is encouraged to experiment, learn and teach.
Pursuit of sustainable organic and inorganic growth. Unique management participation with one-of-a-kind incentive structure.
HERITAGE
AQUILA x CONSTELLATION
Aquila is a division of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI) that marries best practices developed by Constellation with its own pragmatic approach to help good businesses spark lasting greatness.
This includes:
Philosophy of curiosity and continual learning; leadership programs offering time-tested coaching and operational toolkit
Proven suite of best practices for building and growing sustainable businesses
Ample financial backing from Constellation