
Ripe for Exit
This tab lists PE-backed companies that have been held for roughly 5 to 10 years by a private equity or venture firm. That is a typical hold period, so these are the companies most likely to be sold next. The line at the top shows how many currently qualify.
Each tombstone card shows:
- the company logo and name, with its sector
- Backed by the current investor or investors
- a gauge from 5 to 10 years with a marker at how long the company has been held, and Held 6 yrs · since 2020 underneath
- a View profile link
The nearer the marker is to the right edge, the longer the hold.
The other tabs

| Tab | What it lists |
|---|---|
| Featured | Companies highlighted by AcquityData. |
| Raise Capital | Companies looking to raise funding. |
| M&A Marketplace | Companies open to being acquired, or looking to make an acquisition. |
| Investor Mandates | Listings looking for investors or co-investors. |
| Founder-Owned Business | Companies still led by their founder. |
A tab only appears when it has listings. On an opportunity card you see the type of listing in the coloured band, the company with its sector and country, a short description and, where available, the target raise or when the listing closes. Select View opportunity to open the company profile.
Use the Search companies box to find a company within the current tab.