Case Study: MemberLeap achieves a successful exit to Lighthouse Software Group with FE International

MemberLeap exits after 25 years with FE International and is acquired by Lighthouse Software Group

MemberLeap, a Michigan-based association management software company, faced the challenge of finding the right acquirer to steward its 25-year-old mission-critical platform after its founder decided to exit. The company required a vendor, FE International, to manage an M&A process that would secure a buyer aligned with its long-term vision for customers and employees, not just the highest price.

FE International acted as the exclusive M&A advisor, running a competitive process that positioned MemberLeap's deep customer relationships and integrated product suite to attract sophisticated vertical software acquirers. The solution resulted in a successful acquisition by Valsoft's Lighthouse Software Group, which committed to keeping the entire team intact and continuing to invest in the product. The measurable impact was a clean exit that secured the platform's future, benefiting nearly 600 customer organizations and over 1.3 million members.

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