Banyan Software was founded in 2016 with a mission to be the best possible permanent home for successful software companies, focusing on preserving the legacy founders have worked hard to create while helping those businesses grow sustainably over the long term. The company was established to provide a third option for software business owners beyond selling to competitors or short-term investment firms, aiming instead for a long-term partnership approach.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Banyan Software operates globally with a presence across North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. It emphasizes a buy, hold, and grow for life strategy, acquiring software businesses with dominant positions in niche markets and supporting them to continue thriving over time.

The company differentiates itself by providing these businesses with a permanent home rather than reselling them, allowing management teams to retain day-to-day operational control. Banyan supports growth through enhanced sales, marketing, and talent recruitment resources, leveraging a decentralized operating model to empower management teams.

Banyan Software employs over 1,500 people worldwide and focuses on companies with positive operating margins, high recurring revenue, strong customer retention, and satisfied employees. The company partners closely with CEOs and management teams to drive growth and strategic planning across its portfolio.

Its founding CEO, David Berkal, brought experience both as an entrepreneur and investor and sought to create a company that looks beyond short-term earnings to focus on long-term success and stability for software businesses. The company’s commitment to legacy preservation and employee well-being makes it a preferred partner for software companies considering exit options.