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Kevin McArdle

Kevin McArdle

SaaS Acquisition & Growth Executive and Business Builder

Kevin_McArdle
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Joined October 2025
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Summary

Kevin McArdle is an experienced entrepreneur and leader in the SaaS acquisition space. He founded SureSwift Capital, building it into a portfolio of over 40 SaaS businesses with $70 million in assets under management, and co-founded Big Band Software with a similar focus on long-term growth and cultural integration in B2B SaaS acquisitions. His approach emphasizes a deep understanding of the market, disciplined operations, and fostering positive company culture. bigbandsoftware+4
McArdle has a strong background in corporate leadership, having spent 15 years at Cerner Corporation where he progressed from Sales Leader to Vice President. This experience provided him with a masterclass in scaling tech businesses, which he later applied to his entrepreneurial ventures, focusing on bringing Fortune 100 principles to smaller companies. beta+2
Known for his ethical and human-centered approach to business acquisitions, Kevin values honesty and transparency, especially when dealing with founders selling their companies. He aims to create win-win situations, guiding without pushing, and ensuring founders feel good about their legacy as their companies transition into his portfolio. thebootstrappedfounder
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Work

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How Kevin McArdle Created SureSwift Capital

March 1, 2025

Details the journey of founding SureSwift Capital, acquiring over 40 SaaS businesses, and the strategic shift towards focusing solely on SaaS for stable, recurring revenue.

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Kevin McArdle of Big Band Software On Five Things You Need To Know If You Want To Build, Scale and Prepare Your Business For a Lucrative Exit

August 1, 2023

An interview discussing strategies for building, scaling, and preparing a business for a lucrative exit, focusing on lessons learned from his experience in SaaS acquisitions.

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Kevin McArdle — The Man Who Changed My Life (and Could Change Yours)

June 1, 2023

A podcast and article where Kevin McArdle discusses SaaS acquisitions, preparing for an exit, and building a sellable bootstrapped business.

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