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.