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AI Summit 2025: AI Reaches an Inflection Point
As AI tools reach new levels of sophistication, our second virtual conference focused on building proficiency with the latest technologies As AI evolves at a breakneck pace, how prepared is your business to capitalize on the latest technologies and seize an advantage against competitors? It’s a question that is undoubtedly
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17 Years at Volaris: AssetWorks Leaders Step Up
As Volaris Group celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, we are publishing a series that looks at the people, businesses, and milestones that have helped build and grow our ecosystem of software businesses into what it is today. When U.S.-based government services provider MAXIMUS decided to divest its asset management
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Giving Back: Volaris Supports Frontlines
Volaris Group lent a helping hand to the Toronto-based youth skill development organization at their back-to-school event This past weekend, Volaris Group supported Frontlines, a youth-focused charity in Toronto’s Weston community, with a donation in support of its annual Summer BBQ and Back-to-School Event. The event provides local youth and
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Elevating Dialogue Around Women in Leadership
Two leaders reflect on their experience at the Ulsted portfolio’s 2025 Women in Leadership Summit The Ulsted portfolio’s Women in Leadership Summit facilitated meaningful conversations about diversity in the workplace. Two of our female leaders shared their thoughts while at the event in the videos below. Diane Monaghan, Managing Director
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Bridging the Generation Gap at Work
An intergenerational work relationship is at the heart of the plot in The Intern, a 2015 Nancy Meyers film that stars Robert De Niro as 70-year-old Ben Whittaker, a widower who has become dissatisfied with retirement. Looking to re-enter the working world, he applies to become a “Senior Intern” at
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Core Skills We Need More Than Ever in the AI Age
With tech CEOs signaling strategic changes in worker requirements in the emerging “AI era,” knowledge workers are probably thinking about what skills will hold value for future career development. People just coming into the workforce need to be thinking about which core skills will help them to distinguish themselves as
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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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From Independence to Integration: 4Site Joins Volaris Group to Expand Opportunities
Background Founded in 1976 by a university professor who saw a gap in asset management technology, 4Site has evolved into a trusted provider of enterprise asset management (EAM) software for companies in the mining, power generation, and pulp and paper industries. Based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, 4Site delivers an integrated
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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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Volaris Group Acquires Sportsground Ltd, Expanding into Sports Management
26 August 2025 – Hawkes Bay, New Zealand – Volaris Group today announced the acquisition of Sportsground Ltd, a New Zealand-based software company focused on community and school sports management. Founded in 2008, Sportsground Ltd offers a portfolio of software solutions, including Sporty.co.nz and Schoolground.co.nz. Thousands of players, parents, volunteers, coaches
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Maze Feedback AS acquired by Volaris Group
25 August 2025 – Toronto, ON – Volaris Group today announced the acquisition of Maze Feedback AS, a Norway-based Software-as-a-Service company that offers customer experience (CX) software to retailers to turn customer feedback into actionable insights. The company has 20+ years of experience in retail consulting and the improvement of
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Useall Joins Volaris Group
Toronto, Canada – August 7, 2025 – Volaris Group announced today the acquisition of Useall, a provider of enterprise management software solutions focused on the electric utility sector, manufacturing industries, and specialized distributors. With a 25-year history, Useall has always been driven by a mission to serve through technology. Today,
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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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Webinar September 2025
Webinar: Redefining Vertical Market Software in the AI Era Learn about the risks of inaction and rewards of early adoption. Rapid improvements in AI have lowered the barriers for competitors to enter the vertical market software sector. To secure their future, VMS businesses need to act decisively to leverage existing
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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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Webinar: Preparing for a Successful Sale What every business owner should know.
Set your business up for a strong exit—even if you’re not ready to sell yet. Whether you plan to sell in the next few years or just want to keep your options open, the best deals go to
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Webinar March 2025
Webinar: Preparing for a Successful Sale What every business owner should know.
Set your business up for a strong exit—even if you’re not ready to sell yet. Whether you plan to sell in the next few years or just want to keep your options open, the best deals go to
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Volaris Group Acquires Sportsground Ltd, Expanding into Sports Management
26 August 2025 – Hawkes Bay, New Zealand – Volaris Group today announced the acquisition of Sportsground Ltd, a New Zealand-based software company focused on community and school sports management. Founded in 2008, Sportsground Ltd offers a portfolio of software solutions, including Sporty.co.nz and Schoolground.co.nz. Thousands of players, parents, volunteers, coaches
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AI Summit 2025: AI Reaches an Inflection Point
As AI tools reach new levels of sophistication, our second virtual conference focused on building proficiency with the latest technologies As AI evolves at a breakneck pace, how prepared is your business to capitalize on the latest technologies and seize an advantage against competitors? It’s a question that is undoubtedly
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Maze Feedback AS acquired by Volaris Group
25 August 2025 – Toronto, ON – Volaris Group today announced the acquisition of Maze Feedback AS, a Norway-based Software-as-a-Service company that offers customer experience (CX) software to retailers to turn customer feedback into actionable insights. The company has 20+ years of experience in retail consulting and the improvement of
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Webinar September 2025
Webinar: Redefining Vertical Market Software in the AI Era Learn about the risks of inaction and rewards of early adoption. Rapid improvements in AI have lowered the barriers for competitors to enter the vertical market software sector. To secure their future, VMS businesses need to act decisively to leverage existing
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17 Years at Volaris: AssetWorks Leaders Step Up
As Volaris Group celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, we are publishing a series that looks at the people, businesses, and milestones that have helped build and grow our ecosystem of software businesses into what it is today. When U.S.-based government services provider MAXIMUS decided to divest its asset management
acquired knowledge
Giving Back: Volaris Supports Frontlines
Volaris Group lent a helping hand to the Toronto-based youth skill development organization at their back-to-school event This past weekend, Volaris Group supported Frontlines, a youth-focused charity in Toronto’s Weston community, with a donation in support of its annual Summer BBQ and Back-to-School Event. The event provides local youth and
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Useall Joins Volaris Group
Toronto, Canada – August 7, 2025 – Volaris Group announced today the acquisition of Useall, a provider of enterprise management software solutions focused on the electric utility sector, manufacturing industries, and specialized distributors. With a 25-year history, Useall has always been driven by a mission to serve through technology. Today,
press release
Elevating Dialogue Around Women in Leadership
Two leaders reflect on their experience at the Ulsted portfolio’s 2025 Women in Leadership Summit The Ulsted portfolio’s Women in Leadership Summit facilitated meaningful conversations about diversity in the workplace. Two of our female leaders shared their thoughts while at the event in the videos below. Diane Monaghan, Managing Director
acquired knowledge
Bridging the Generation Gap at Work
An intergenerational work relationship is at the heart of the plot in The Intern, a 2015 Nancy Meyers film that stars Robert De Niro as 70-year-old Ben Whittaker, a widower who has become dissatisfied with retirement. Looking to re-enter the working world, he applies to become a “Senior Intern” at
acquired knowledge
Core Skills We Need More Than Ever in the AI Age
With tech CEOs signaling strategic changes in worker requirements in the emerging “AI era,” knowledge workers are probably thinking about what skills will hold value for future career development. People just coming into the workforce need to be thinking about which core skills will help them to distinguish themselves as
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