Our Approach – Why we are different
We're a permanent-hold investor
We never sell. We offer a permanent home, and our buy-and-hold approach ensures your business can focus on what it does best to attain sustainable success.
Business structure options to suit your vision
We recognise one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to your business’ journey. Ara can provide adaptable business models designed to meet your needs, such as:
- Growing your business autonomously with your own leadership and decision making.
- Seeking leadership succession options that allows your brand and business to remain strong into the future.
- Joining an established brand aligned with your industry and solution to leverage shared services for scalability.
Our experience is your advantage
If you have a business initiative or strategy in mind, its likely someone within Constellation has been there, tried that, and learnt from the experience. From day one, you’ll have access to hard-earned insights, plus connection to teams who’ve been through it all. Our experiences and best practices will help set you up for success from the start.
Access to specialist expertise
You will gain access to a global network of specialist experts including professionals in law, finance, human resources, marketing, and commercial strategy. From needing tax advice for entering a new jurisdiction, or funding an extension to your solution, our team of experts are available for support and guidance.
Powered by people
At the heart of every successful business is its people. Our people and our values are the foundation for how we continue to grow, adapt, and succeed together. In everything we do, we ensure integrity, respect, and accountability are the guiding principles shaping our decisions and actions. By staying true to these core values, we create an environment where trust thrives—both within our teams, and with our partners and customers.
| Ara Software | Strategic Acquirer | Private Equity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent-hold investors | ✓ | ? | X |
| Speed with a high certainty of close | ✓ | X | ? |
| Continuity of brand, cultures, offices and teams | ✓ | ? | ? |
| Decentralised and autonomous operating structure | ✓ | X | X |
| Guidance with access to software veterans who are operators themselves | ✓ | ? | X |
Our Process
We have developed a streamlined process from decades of experience and hundreds of acquisitions:
- Meet with us – Meet with our team to discuss your vision.
- Sign an NDA – We are experienced and professional acquirers and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
- Letter of Intent (LOI) – Formalise an agreement for initial deal terms.
- Due Diligence – We conduct an efficient and streamlined review process focusing on the complete picture of your business.
- Sales and Purchase Agreement and Close – Execute the final contract. Our deals are financed with cash on hand, with a high degree of closing certainty.
