Insights
Insights & Resources
Practical perspectives for software founders considering a sale, building for growth, or learning what permanent ownership looks like in practice.
Preparing to sell
Guides and practical advice for preparing for a sale, navigating the process, and choosing the right long-term partner.
Selling your Business in 2026
Mosaic Learning founder Brendan Connors shares how he knew it was the right time to sell, what he looked for in a buyer, and how he navigated preparation, diligence, and the final decision.
Watch →GuideHow to guide: Finding the right fit
A practical 3-stage guide for software business owners considering a sale, now or in the future: getting ready, finding the right partner, and closing the deal.
Read →ArticleFive Keys to Successfully Selling a Founder-Led SaaS Business
Banyan's EdTech portfolio leader shares the five areas every founder should prepare before starting a sale process: goals, growth story, AI, numbers, and deal structure.
Read →PodcastThe Impact of Acquisitions on Company Culture
Banyan CEO David Berkal and NCT's Cathy Wassenaar discuss how to preserve company culture through an acquisition. Listen to the full podcast episode.
Listen →WebinarWhat to expect when selling your business
Two former owners discuss the sale process, including how to establish goals, priorities, and desired outcomes.
Watch →GuideWhat to expect when selling your business
A practical guide to Banyan’s five-step sale process, from initial conversations and due diligence through closing and long-term growth.
Read →Growing with Banyan
Operating lessons and case studies from software companies building their next stage of growth with Banyan.
Matt Hanessian on Eclipse’s path to growth
Matt Hanessian shares Eclipse’s path to growth.
Watch →WebinarWhat software CEOs are actually doing with AI
AI is reshaping software businesses and how they operate. Hear what practical adoption looks like from Banyan's Head of AI and two software CEOs.
Watch →Case StudyHost Hotel Systems: A Three-Year Plan, Delivered in Months
Portugal's leading hospitality software company joined Banyan in 2025 and delivered its three-year strategic plan, from payments to a data lake, in months.
Read →Case StudyFrom Strong Roots to Scalable Growth: Loan Vision's Next Chapter
How Loan Vision built on a strong foundation after joining Banyan, delivering 55% revenue growth and a smooth leadership transition in a tough mortgage market.
Read →Video5 proven growth strategies that drive sales
Tangible strategies and real-life experiences in growing niche vertical market software companies.
Watch →Case StudyMedicat: Supporting technical, sales, and marketing improvements
How a leading electronic health record provider for college health clinics continued building after acquisition.
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TransPlus: Big decisions and big-picture thinking
How a transportation management software company founded in 1995 approached its next stage of growth.
Read →Case StudySchool Pathways: Market leader builds on success
How a software platform serving charter schools built on its position as a market leader.
Read →Case StudyLightspeed: Long-term outlook unlocks new opportunities
How permanent ownership supported new opportunities for a software company serving guaranty fund associations.
Read →Case StudyvCreative: Putting a labor of love in the right hands
The story of a dominant radio broadcasting workflow platform and the owners who built it.
Read →Founder & CEO stories
First-hand stories from founders and CEOs about selling, leading, growing, and finding the right permanent home.
Seller Story: Caroline Stalvey
Caroline Stalvey of CFS Solutions shares why preserving her family’s legacy mattered when choosing a permanent home for the business.
Watch →Seller StorySelling Your Business Without Letting Go: Nina Rosete's Story
How Nina Rosete sold DataDesign Solutions to Banyan and stayed on to lead it, keeping the company's mission, culture, and innovation intact.
Read →Seller StoryHarrier: Protecting What They Built, Accelerating What Comes Next
How Harrier, an automotive software company serving 640+ dealerships across Australia and New Zealand, found long-term stability and AI-powered growth with Banyan.
Read →Case StudyFrom Consultant to Category Leader
How founder Lily Li grew Hancock Software into a national energy efficiency leader and chose Banyan to scale further without losing her mission.
Read →Interview8 questions with BeQuick founder Sean Biganski
BeQuick founder Sean Biganski shares the ins and outs of selling a software business and what he is still learning as CEO after the acquisition.
Read →ArticleUp for the Challenge: Seeing ICONI Through to Success
How Liam Jordan built ICONI Software over two decades in Belfast, then found the right partner in Banyan to take the business further.
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Owner Stories
Hear directly from founders and owners about building their companies, choosing Banyan, and what came next.
Read →ArticleThe Path to Securing Innovatum's Future
How Innovatum founder Ardi Batmanghelidj approached one of the biggest decisions in the company's history.
Read →ArticleTurning a personal challenge into a booming software business
How founder Nick James built Atamis into his biggest lifetime achievement and prepared it for a new chapter.
Read →VideoCEO Spotlight: Ryan Vroman
Ryan Vroman, CEO of Comtronic, highlights how the strategic partnership helped him enhance operating systems and build a stronger product roadmap.
Watch →VideoSeller Story: Paul Nixon
Paul Nixon, co-founder and CEO of Intuitive, reflects on navigating the sale process, efficient due diligence, and the importance of finding the right partner.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Andy Patrick
Andy Patrick, CEO of Argus Tracking, discusses taking over from the founder, maintaining the company's culture, support from his Operating Partner, and his outlook for the future.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Chris Slaymaker
Chris Slaymaker, CEO of ResolutionMD, discusses a carve-out acquisition, Banyan's shared services, decentralized autonomy, and the CEO community.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Jack Lally
Jack Lally, CEO of Alpine Software, discusses hiring sales and marketing talent, using shared services to accelerate growth, and what comes next.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Oliver Wreford
Oliver Wreford discusses the differences between private equity and Banyan's permanent ownership approach, leading two EdTech businesses, and working at Banyan.
Watch →VideoSeller Story: Bryan Knowles
Bryan Knowles, co-founder and CEO of VersaBadge, discusses selling his business and offers practical advice for other owners considering a sale.
Watch →VideoSeller Story: Jan O'Hara
Jan O'Hara, co-founder and CEO of LEVL Telematics, shares the company's founding story, why the owners chose to sell, and how the business continues to grow with Banyan.
Watch →VideoSeller Story: Ardi Batmanghelidj
Ardi Batmanghelidj, CEO and co-founder of Innovatum, shares the story of growing the business over 20 years and finding it a permanent home with Banyan.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Paul Loftus
Paul Loftus, CEO of Loan Vision, discusses leading a fully remote workforce, Banyan's shared services, industry challenges, and succeeding a founder.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Jan O’Hara
Jan, co-founder and CEO of LEVL Telematics, shares his story in founding LEVL, the reasons behind their decision to sell, and his enthusiasm for continued growth with the support and resources provided by Banyan.
Watch →VideoSeller Story: Brenton Ough
Brenton Ough, CEO and co-founder of Touchstream, shares how he approached the sale and how the company found a permanent home with Banyan.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Matthew Talia
From founder to CEO, Matthew Talia reflects on the personal opportunities the transition unlocked.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Lauren Pragoff
Lauren, CEO of Medicat, shares how accountable autonomy empowers her to prioritize and make decisions with confidence.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Bryan Knowles
Bryan, CEO of Versabadge, shares how culture shapes success and the power of being part of a supportive community.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Tim Strachan
Tim, CEO of FYB, discusses stepping into the role of CEO following the acquisition, undertaking a replatforming exercise with Banyan's support, and the importance of focusing on employee engagement and culture.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Jack Lally
Jack, CEO of Alpine Software, shares his thoughts on the Banyan Executive Leadership Program and how it has prepared him for success while broadening his skillset.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Adam Cole
Adam, CEO of Medicat, shares insights on navigating change in ownership and leadership while balancing organization objectives with individuals’ goals and aspirations.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Cathy Wassenaar
Join Cathy, CEO of Next Chapter Technology, as she shares her journey taking over as CEO, building a strong management team, and identifying long-term strategic objectives.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Kim Mackie
Kim, CEO of Camis, speaks to how the acquisition has created a positive outlook, with future growth opportunities, for Camis and how it has brought about a culture of collaboration.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Phil Musgrave
Phil, CEO of Atamis, shares his experience as a new CEO and how his plans to achieve revenue growth have been accelerated.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Jake McGuire
Hear Jake speak to how TransPlus has found the winning formula for success by prioritizing both growth and employee satisfaction.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Kim Mackie
Kim, CEO of Camis, talks about talent management and assessments, ensuring they have the right people in the right roles, and the implementation of employee recognition programs.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Sebastian Zacherl
Sebastian, CEO of immo-office, spricht über die grundlegende Neugestaltung der Software, den Zugang zu Talent und Know-how, und welche Rolle Banyan dabei spielt.
Watch →VideoCTO Spotlight: Rosario Iannella
Rosario, CTO of SmartDocuments, on building an AI-first company, what transformation looks like from the inside, and the role of Banyan in making it happen.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Paul te Lindert
Paul, CEO of SmartDocuments, on facing a 20-year-old codebase, the hardest decision he made, and what it took to get the company shipping again.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Alex Jäger
Alex, CEO of Gini, spricht über die ersten Monate mit Banyan, die gemeinsame Arbeit an der Product Roadmap und wie sein Team die nächste Welle KI ins Unternehmen bringt.
Watch →VideoDACH Panel 2026
Leaders from Banyan Software’s DACH portfolio shares their perspective in this Banyan Software video.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Juan Correia
Juan Correia, CEO of Host Hotel Systems shares their perspective in this Banyan Software video.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Jan O’Hara
Jan O’Hara, CEO of LEVL Telematics shares their perspective in this Banyan Software video.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Tony MacBride
Tony MacBride, Berkeley Myles shares their perspective in this Banyan Software video.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Dean Carville
Dean Carville, CEO of ICONI shares their perspective in this Banyan Software video.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Ninette Van Der Velden
Ninette Van Der Velden, Anago shares their perspective in this Banyan Software video.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Antti Lapinleimu
Antti Lainleimu, Softera shares their perspective in this Banyan Software video.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Nikolaus Nikou
Nikolaus Nikou, Classter shares their perspective in this Banyan Software video.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Vincent De Munck
Vincent de Munck, Basil shares their perspective in this Banyan Software video.
Watch →VideoCEO Spotlight: Petter Holst Johnsen
Petter Holst Johnsen, Presight shares their perspective in this Banyan Software video.
Watch →Inside Banyan
Annual highlights and resources explaining Banyan's ownership model, community, and approach to supporting CEOs.
Q2 2026 Update
Here is a look at what is happening across Banyan, to give you a sense of what it means to be part of it.
Read →BrochureBanyan overview: Preserve your legacy
Choose a lifetime of support, stability, and long-term growth for the business you built.
Download →ArticleWhat it's like to be a CEO with Banyan
Five ways Banyan supports portfolio CEOs after an acquisition.
Read →Year in ReviewBanyan Software Annual 2026
Highlights from last year: reflections from our CEO, real AI examples from our businesses, a new seller story, and a Foundation update.
View →Year in ReviewBanyan Software Annual 2025
Annual highlights featuring ICONI founder Liam Jordan, Banyan's enduring impact, Business Services, and reflections and strategies for 2025.
View →Year in ReviewBanyan Software Annual 2024
Annual highlights featuring BeQuick CEO Sean Biganski, guidance from Technical Operating Partner Debra Danielson, and reflections and strategies for 2024.
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