Permanent Home. Powered by People.
We acquire and support software companies for the long term - helping people and products thrive.
WHY HERCULESHercules is built for founders and operators who want a permanent home for their company and their people. We invest for the long term, stay close to our teams, and create space for leaders to keep building what makes their businesses special.
Our Mission
Hercules acquires and supports software companies for the long term — providing a permanent home where people and products can thrive. As part of Constellation Software, we combine global scale with an entrepreneurial mindset, investing in leadership, innovation, and durable growth.
What We Do
We acquire vertical market software companies and help them grow with independence, stability, and long-term ownership. Our network of businesses benefits from shared leadership development, operational best practices, and a culture built around performance, integrity, and people-first decision-making.
Our Approach
We think in decades, not quarters. Our approach is built around a culture that empowers leaders, strengthens companies, and supports purposeful growth. We rely on informed decision-making, disciplined execution, and a belief that integrity and ownership create long-term success for our people and our businesses.
Supporting Your GrowthBacked by Constellation Software, our scale strengthens companies without changing who they are.
100 +
Industry-leading Tools
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Employees
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Companies
A long-term home for exceptional software businesses.
Hercules acquires high-quality software businesses and helps them thrive long after acquisition. We operate with integrity, decentralization, and a long-term mindset - preserving what makes each company successful.