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2025 Mid-Year Acquisition Update

Coming off a record-breaking year for acquisitions in 2024, Volaris Group has maintained strong momentum in the first half of 2025. This year we’ve made 13 new acquisitions across eight countries and strengthened our position in vertical markets like people transportation, fleet, marine, agrifood, and developer platforms. And as we

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25 Years at Volaris: Rick Bacchus

As Volaris Group celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, we are publishing a series that looks at the people, businesses, and milestones who have helped build and grow our ecosystem of software businesses into what it is today. One of the most senior leaders at Volaris Group is Portfolio Leader

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What Matters Most in M&A: Insights From Director Farzana Ahmed

For nearly a decade, Farzana Ahmed has been a driving force behind some of Volaris Group’s most strategic acquisitions, ranging from healthcare and human capital management to marketing technology. As Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, she brings a rare blend of intellectual curiosity, deal discipline, and founder empathy to the

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30 Years at Volaris: Being Part of Trapeze Group’s Ascent

As Volaris Group celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, we are publishing a series that looks at the people, businesses, and milestones who have helped build and grow our ecosystem of software businesses into what it is today. Today, Volaris Group is known for being a vibrant network of more

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Building a Customer-focused Business: Insights from Executive Chairman Mark Miller

On the latest episode of the ventureLab Chats podcast, Mark Miller, Executive Chairman at Volaris Group, discusses how to build lasting businesses and grow as a business leader. Hosted by Hugh Chow, CEO of ventureLab, the episode reviews Mark Miller’s journey with Volaris and how he helps support the 250

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Turning AI Insights into Action

Senior leaders in Volaris Group’s Smith portfolio take a deep dive into rapidly evolving AI capabilities The 2025 Smith Portfolio GM Summit brought together General Managers, Group Leaders, and other senior executives from across the portfolio to explore one of the most pressing themes shaping business today: artificial intelligence. Held

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Women in Leadership Summit 2025

The Ulsted portfolio’s employee event boldly set out to empower individuals and transform organizations   Set against Lisbon’s vibrant backdrop, the Ulsted portfolio’s Women in Leadership Summit explored one essential question: How can we build stronger leadership by supporting the well-being of our people? This shared inquiry shaped two days of

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Inside HGEM’s Breakout Year: The Support Behind the Scenes

After joining Volaris in 2023, UK-based foodservice & hospitality tech company, HGEM, quickly found its stride, and this impressive team achieved strong double-digit growth in their first year as part of Volaris. Behind the scenes, several Volaris resources have played a supporting role in HGEM’s success, giving the team tools,

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Inside HGEM’s Breakout Year: Q&A With Foodservice & Hospitality Leader Steven Pike

When UK-based foodservice & hospitality tech company, HGEM, joined Volaris in May 2023, they were already on a strong trajectory. In 2024, they hit new heights – delivering substantial double-digit growth driven by a strategic product relaunch, a sharpened customer-focus, and a team energized by alignment and long-term vision. With

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Preparing for a Successful Sale

As a successful business owner, are you equipped with the knowledge about how to set your business up for a strong exit?  It’s never too soon to become familiar with how to get your business exit-ready, and Volaris is here to guide you through the process. Volaris Group hosted a

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Driving Growth and Stability: Dragintra’s Journey with Volaris Group

For over 25 years, Dragintra has been a leading specialist in fleet and mobility management across Europe. With a strong belief that mobility is central to business success, they have continuously evolved to meet the demands of a dynamic market. When founder and General Manager Bart de Hoog began considering

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Selling for Growth, Not an Exit: Why Nydus Chose Volaris for Its Next Chapter

Founded in 1991 by Adalberto Argente, Nydus has been delivering smart, intuitive HR technology solutions for over three decades. Rooted in the belief that human capital is an organization’s most valuable resource, Nydus carved out a niche in the Brazilian market by creating a comprehensive HR ecosystem tailored to local

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Propelling Parlance’s Success to New Heights

Parlance is a leading provider of voice-first communication solutions, known for its innovative speech recognition software. Parlance built a strong presence in the telecommunications industry by providing automated attendant systems for large enterprises and Fortune 500 companies. Under the leadership of CEO Joseph Maxwell, Parlance has strategically focused on optimizing

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Gold-Vision CRM’s Journey with Volaris Group

Gold-Vision CRM, a leading provider of CRM solutions, has undergone a remarkable transformation since its inception over two decades ago. Under the leadership of Mark Vernon, General Manager, the company has not only achieved substantial growth but also found the ideal long-term home with Volaris Group. A Legacy of Innovation

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Safeguarding Delacon’s Legacy for Customers and Employees

In December 2023, Delacon underwent a transformative shift when it was acquired by Volaris Group. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of a new era for Delacon, driven by enhanced operational alignment and a fresh strategic direction. In September 2024, Gavin Stuart was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer,

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Turning Declining Revenues Into Double-Digit Growth

When Criterions joined Volaris Group in 2019, it marked the beginning of a transformative journey for the healthcare software company. With the retirement of the founders and the arrival of new leadership, the company entered a phase of renewal and growth under the Volaris umbrella. Mitchell Martin, who became the

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How AssetWorks Appraisal More Than Tripled in Size as Part of Volaris Group

How did AssetWorks Appraisal become part of Volaris Group? In 2008, MAXIMUS strategically decided to divest its software companies, packaging them and selling them to an operating group of Constellation Software, known at the time as Trapeze. This pivotal transaction marked the beginning of AssetWorks’ integration into Volaris Group. At

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Nurturing Talent: How Being Acquired Supercharged Careers At Wynne Systems

Background Wynne Systems, a leading provider of rental management software, experienced a significant transformation following its acquisition by Volaris Group in 2012. This acquisition included InfoManager, Inc. and Wynne Systems EMEA, N.V., enhancing Volaris’ market presence and capabilities. Under Volaris’ leadership, Wynne Systems implemented strategic “tuck-ins” and “splits” that drove

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InCircuit 14-year Acquisition Anniversary Case Study

Background Founded in 1993, InCircuit Development Corporation established their niche offering highly customized software solutions to public sector entities for fixed asset and equipment management. With two owners, one who was ready to sell and another who wanted to stay with the company, AssetWorks LLC and their model proved to

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How BiblioCommons Is Rewriting The Public Library Experience

The Visionaries Since its inception, BiblioCommons has been a mission-driven business. Prior to the acquisition, its co-founders, Beth Jefferson, Patrick Kennedy and Marty Tarle were determined to change how people perceived and engaged with libraries. They believed that BiblioCommons could provide a much better online experience for public libraries in

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Volaris Group Acquires Surveypal Oy

July 14, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Volaris Group today announced the acquisition of Surveypal Oy, a Finnish company that provides automated survey software to measure company data using the Software-as-a-Service model. Surveypal Oy’s tools deliver business intelligence metrics to ~600 companies in the Finnish market and internationally. “We are excited to welcome Surveypal

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4Site Acquired by Volaris Group

Toronto, ON – June 16, 2025 – Volaris Group today announced the acquisition of 4Site, a provider of an integrated EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) suite for asset-intensive businesses. 4Site delivers solutions across several industries, including mining, pulp & paper, and energy. The company will join AssetWorks Appraisal – Asset Management.

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Volaris Group Acquires PC Soft

Toronto, Canada — May 26, 2025 — Volaris Group today announced the acquisition of PC Soft, a leading provider of software development tools used to create computer programs, web applications and mobile apps. The acquisition further expands Volaris Group’s presence in the developer platforms market. Headquartered in Montpellier, France, PC Soft has been

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Nydus Systems Informatica Acquired by Volaris Group

Toronto, ON – March 18, 2025  –  Volaris Group announced the acquisition of Nydus Systems Informatica. Based in São Paulo, Brazil, with a branch in Recife, Brazil, Nydus specializes in HR Management Systems & Payroll solutions tailored to small-to-medium sized businesses across Brazil. “We are thrilled to welcome Nydus, a

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Volaris Automotive Acquires Britehouse Automotive, Expanding Its Footprint in the Automotive Software Solutions Market

Strategic Acquisition Strengthens Volaris Automotive’s Offerings and Market Reach Toronto, ON — March 14, 2025 — Volaris Automotive, an acquirer of specialized software companies serving the automotive industry, today announced the acquisition of Britehouse Automotive, a prominent developer of innovative automotive software platforms. This continues Volaris Automotive’s initiative to further

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Volaris Group Acquires Oceans HQ

TORONTO, March 03, 2025 — Volaris Group (Volaris) today announced the acquisition of Oceans HQ, a leading provider of a SaaS solutions for international ship registries. Oceans HQ joins forces with PDMS, a Volaris Group company and provider of digital solutions and services. The Oceans HQ ship registry product portfolio

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agentOS Proptech Group Joins Volaris Group to Support Long-Term Growth in Property Management Vertical

Toronto, Canada, and Cardiff, Wales, UK – January 9, 2025 – Volaris Group, a global leader in acquiring and growing vertical market technology companies, today announced the acquisition of agentOS Proptech Group, a leading provider of property management software solutions across the UK. This acquisition extends Volaris Group’s commitment to

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Volaris Group Acquires Orkis

December 3, 2024 – Toronto, ON. Volaris Group (Volaris) today announced the acquisition of Orkis, a France-based (Aix-en-Provence) provider of Digital Asset Management software, cataloguing and premium hosting services for government administration, defense, aeronautics, luxury goods, hospitality and local government authorities. In 1995, André Capurro partnered with two associates and acquired

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Volaris Group Acquires 4D SAS

Toronto, ON – November 29, 2024 – Volaris Group today announced the acquisition of 4D SAS, marking its continued expansion into the developer platforms market. Based in Le Pecq, France (Greater Paris Region), 4D is an international company that offers two hybrid low-code development platforms (4D and Qodly) that enable

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Aurora Information Technology Joins Softlink Information Centres

Brisbane, Australia (24 September 2024) – Softlink Information Centres, a Volaris Group company, has acquired Aurora Information Technology (AIT), developer of library automation software used in public and special libraries. Their flagship product, Aurora Library Management System (LMS), is based on Aurora Montage – a patron web catalogue. This year,

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Verstra ventures

Our Venture Investments Through our venture division, Verstra Ventures, we provided companies access to deep insights around scaling and managing vertically-focused software businesses that went beyond just capital investment. We’re no longer actively seeking new investment opportunities, but still hold stakes in several businesses. Dream Payments provides cloud payment solutions

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2025 Mid-Year Acquisition Update

Coming off a record-breaking year for acquisitions in 2024, Volaris Group has maintained strong momentum in the first half of 2025. This year we’ve made 13 new acquisitions across eight countries and strengthened our position in vertical markets like people transportation, fleet, marine, agrifood, and developer platforms. And as we

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Volaris Group Acquires Surveypal Oy

July 14, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Volaris Group today announced the acquisition of Surveypal Oy, a Finnish company that provides automated survey software to measure company data using the Software-as-a-Service model. Surveypal Oy’s tools deliver business intelligence metrics to ~600 companies in the Finnish market and internationally. “We are excited to welcome Surveypal

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25 Years at Volaris: Rick Bacchus

As Volaris Group celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, we are publishing a series that looks at the people, businesses, and milestones who have helped build and grow our ecosystem of software businesses into what it is today. One of the most senior leaders at Volaris Group is Portfolio Leader

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What Matters Most in M&A: Insights From Director Farzana Ahmed

For nearly a decade, Farzana Ahmed has been a driving force behind some of Volaris Group’s most strategic acquisitions, ranging from healthcare and human capital management to marketing technology. As Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, she brings a rare blend of intellectual curiosity, deal discipline, and founder empathy to the

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30 Years at Volaris: Being Part of Trapeze Group’s Ascent

As Volaris Group celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, we are publishing a series that looks at the people, businesses, and milestones who have helped build and grow our ecosystem of software businesses into what it is today. Today, Volaris Group is known for being a vibrant network of more

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Building a Customer-focused Business: Insights from Executive Chairman Mark Miller

On the latest episode of the ventureLab Chats podcast, Mark Miller, Executive Chairman at Volaris Group, discusses how to build lasting businesses and grow as a business leader. Hosted by Hugh Chow, CEO of ventureLab, the episode reviews Mark Miller’s journey with Volaris and how he helps support the 250

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4Site Acquired by Volaris Group

Toronto, ON – June 16, 2025 – Volaris Group today announced the acquisition of 4Site, a provider of an integrated EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) suite for asset-intensive businesses. 4Site delivers solutions across several industries, including mining, pulp & paper, and energy. The company will join AssetWorks Appraisal – Asset Management.

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Driving Growth and Stability: Dragintra’s Journey with Volaris Group

For over 25 years, Dragintra has been a leading specialist in fleet and mobility management across Europe. With a strong belief that mobility is central to business success, they have continuously evolved to meet the demands of a dynamic market. When founder and General Manager Bart de Hoog began considering

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Turning AI Insights into Action

Senior leaders in Volaris Group’s Smith portfolio take a deep dive into rapidly evolving AI capabilities The 2025 Smith Portfolio GM Summit brought together General Managers, Group Leaders, and other senior executives from across the portfolio to explore one of the most pressing themes shaping business today: artificial intelligence. Held

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