About this role
About the Company
Lighthouse Software Group is an operating group of Valsoft Corporation, a global acquirer and operator of vertical market software businesses. Valsoft acquires and builds mission-critical software companies serving highly specialized industries and holds them for the long term.
With 150+ companies and 4,000+ employees across 20+ countries, Valsoft’s decentralized model empowers businesses to operate independently while benefiting from operational best practices and long-term capital.
Lighthouse is responsible for sourcing, acquiring, and operating vertical market software companies globally. As we continue to grow, we are seeking ambitious individuals who want exposure to the full M&A lifecycle while playing a meaningful role in building our acquisition pipeline.
About the Role
We are seeking an M&A Analyst with a strong foundation in finance who is excited to pair rigorous investment analysis with proactive deal origination.
This role is execution-focused at its core, you will build financial models, evaluate investment theses, and support due diligence from start to finish. At the same time, you will play a key role in identifying and engaging vertical software founders, helping to build and expand Lighthouse’s acquisition pipeline.
The ideal candidate enjoys analytical rigor but is equally motivated by building relationships and speaking directly with entrepreneurs.
You will gain exposure to the full M&A lifecycle, from sourcing and initial outreach to diligence, investment committee presentation, and post-acquisition integration.
Key Responsibilities
Investment Analysis & Execution
Build detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and return frameworks Conduct scenario analysis to assess risk and investment attractiveness Support financial, commercial, and operational due diligence Prepare investment memoranda and materials for Investment Committee Analyze recurring revenue quality, retention metrics, and profitability drivers Assist with post-acquisition transition planning and value creation initiatives Deal Origination & Founder Engagement
Identify vertical market software companies aligned with Lighthouse’s acquisition criteria Conduct market mapping across niche software verticals Develop thoughtful outbound outreach strategies to engage founders and CEOs Build and maintain long-term relationships with software entrepreneurs Qualify inbound and outbound opportunities against financial and strategic thresholds Maintain disciplined CRM tracking and pipeline reporting
What Makes This Role Unique
Exposure to the full deal lifecycle, not just modeling Direct interaction with founders and CEOs Opportunity to shape acquisition strategy within specific verticals Long-term ownership model (buy-and-hold, not flip-and-exit) Clear path toward increased deal ownership and autonomy
Ideal Candidate Profile
1–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, transaction advisory, growth equity, venture capital or a related role Strong financial modeling and valuation skills High intellectual curiosity and commercial judgment Comfortable speaking with senior executives and founders Interested in building relationships and proactively generating opportunities Organized and process-driven, with strong attention to detail Self-motivated and comfortable operating in a lean, entrepreneurial environment Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Experience in software, SaaS, or recurring revenue businesses is a plus but not required.
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