Acquirer Profile: 47 Volaris Group Acquisitions

The majority of M&A deals are motivated by growth. The topmost goal of an acquisition is to grow and manage startups or businesses to their fullest potential, whether the stated purpose is to have access to new technologies, enter a new market or improve portfolios through raising market share.

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Many firms and investors have had their sights set on promising internet startups for M&A deals with the aim of increasing market share or owning the latest disruptive technology. One of many such firms with a prominent acquisition profile is the Volaris Group.

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Volaris Group is a SaaS acquisition company in 35 countries present in 30 vertical markets. Volaris Group buys software companies and holds them forever, making them a safe haven for business owners.  It is Volaris’s mission to empower leaders to grow their businesses and advance their life’s work.

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While each company within our portfolio is unique, they all have one thing in common: They sell mission-critical technology tailored to a specific market. Here are a few companies acquired by Volaris over the years.

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Volaris Group has made over 47 acquisitions and 15 investments within multiple sectors such as Enterprise Resource Planning, Logistics Tech, Road Transport Tech and many more. We curated a list of acquisitions and investments made by Volaris group in recent times.

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1. Meta Viewer

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2021-08-09

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Headquarters: Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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Industry: Crowdfunding, Information Technology, Software

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What they do: MetaViewer offers a full integration suite for NetSuite and Microsoft Dynamics ERP and Financial modules.

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2. INCOM

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2021-09-09

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Headquarters: Hérouville-saint-clair, Basse-Normandie, France

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Industry: Project Management, Software, Training

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What they do: INCOM specializes in publishing billing and customer management software.

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3. CPR Vision

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2021-03-08

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Headquarters: Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

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Industry: CRM, Hospitality

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What they do: CPR Vision is a provider of end-to-end CRM systems in the luxury retail and hospitality verticals.

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4. Netadmin Systems

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2015-09-15

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Headquarters: Linköping, Ostergotlands Lan, Sweden

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Industry: Information Technology, Internet, Software

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What they do: Netadmin Systems develops the OSS system NETadmin, which is a software automating operational and business processes in broadband networks.

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5. Furlong Business Solutions

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2017-09-05

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Headquarters: Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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Industry: Information Services, Information Technology

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What they do: Furlong Business Solutions is a provider of School Management Information Systems.

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6. WebSell

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2021-07-22

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Headquarters: Cork, Cork, Ireland

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Industry: E-Commerce, Information Technology, Retail, SaaS, Software

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What they do: WebSell® is the platform that plugs into your Point of Sale, giving you a complete e-commerce solution.

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7. Aleyant

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2018-08-02

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Headquarters: Wheaton, Illinois, United States

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Industry: Information Services, Information Technology, Software

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What they do: Aleyant is an innovative leader in providing robust software services.

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8. Sicap AG

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2018-01-15

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Headquarters: Baar, Zug, Switzerland

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Industry: Information Technology, iOS, Messaging, Software, Telecommunications

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What they do: Sicap AG is a software solutions maker for Mobile Network Operators.

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9. Helm Operations

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2018-09-20

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Headquarters: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Industry: Information Technology, Marine Transportation, Software

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What they do: Helm develops software for the commercial maritime industry.

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10. DealerNet

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2020-01-07

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Headquarters: Bahia, Bahia, Brazil

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Industry: Automotive, Information Technology

What they do: DealerNet is a provider of Dealer Management solutions to the automotive sector.

11. BBT Software AG

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2017-08-31

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Headquarters: Bern, Bern, Switzerland

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Industry: Information Technology, Software

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What they do: BBT Software AG, a provider of Insurance software.

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12. Flash Networks

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2020-06-10

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Headquarters: Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel

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Industry: Internet, Mobile, Telecommunications

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What they do: Flash Networks provides intelligent mobile internet solutions for mobile carriers.

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13. ShipNet AS

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2017-03-09

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Headquarters: Oslo, Oslo, Norway

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Industry: Computer, Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Marine Technology, Software

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What they do: ShipNet A/S a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) shipping solutions for the Marine industry.

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14. Windward Software Systems Inc.

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2019-07-16

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Headquarters: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

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Industry: Business Development, Computer, Software

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What they do: Windward Software Systems Inc. are specialists in inventory control, point of sale, invoicing, and accounting systems for the retail and customer service industry.

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15. Function Point

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2018-07-19

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Headquarters: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Industry: Advertising, Collaboration, Enterprise, Information Technology, Marketing, Project Management

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What they do: Function Point alleviates the chaotic nature of operating creative agencies, internal marketing teams and professional service firms.

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16. Incognito Software

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2014-09-23

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Headquarters: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Industry: Software, Video Streaming, Web Hosting

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What they do: Incognito Software is a provisioning and resource management software application

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17. Telepin Software

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2017-02-16

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Headquarters: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Industry: Software

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What they do: Telepin Software is a leading global market software provider of mobile financial platforms.

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18. Lifecycle Software

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2020-01-06

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Headquarters: Newbury, West Berkshire, United Kingdom

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Industry: Software, Telecommunications

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What they do: Lifecycle Software delivers edge billing and crm solutions to telecommunication operator, internet service providers, and utility companies.

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19. Hospedia

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2021-11-10

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Headquarters: Slough, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

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Industry: Health Care, Hospital, Software

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What they do: Hospedia operator of Point of Care software and services.

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20. Tribute

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2020-01-10

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Headquarters: Hudson, Ohio, United States

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Industry: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

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What they do: Tribute provides integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solutions.

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21. Envisionware

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2021-07-28

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Headquarters: Duluth, Georgia, United States

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Industry: Information Technology, Software, Telecommunications

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What they do: Envisionware creates innovative, self-service and efficiency solutions that enhance library services and empower patrons.

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22. Red River Software

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2015-10-13

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Headquarters:

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Industry: Information Technology, Software

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What they do: Red River Software is a recognized national leader in the development and support of operations and accounting software.

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23. Advanced Management Systems

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2021-11-08

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Headquarters: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Industry: Information Services, Information Technology, Insurance, Service Industry, Software

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What they do: AMS provider of mission-critical software solutions for people management in healthcare settings and insurance providers.

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24. Asset-Intertech

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2021-08-24

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Headquarters: Richardson, Texas, United States

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Industry: Information Technology, Software

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What they do: ASSET InterTech develops and delivers tools for engineers to perform software and hardware debug and test processes.

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25. Nokia – IP video business

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2018-09-13

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Headquarters: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

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Industry: Software, Telecommunications

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What they do: Nokia – IP video business including its caching and streaming products, origin and storage technology, and stream personalization software.

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26. Edumate

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2017-10-03

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Headquarters:

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Industry: Education

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What they do: Edumate believes in education advances everyone and everything, creating a continuous cycle of opportunity.

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27. MedAptus

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2020-11-17

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Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Industry: Enterprise Software, Health Care, Hospital

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What they do: MedAptus offers point-of-care charge capture technologies to achieve effective charge management, compliance and workflow efficiency.

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28. Across Systems

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2021-01-21

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Headquarters: Glendale, California, United States

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Industry: Business Intelligence, Content, Document Management, Information Technology, Knowledge Management, Robotics, Software

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What they do: Across Systems is a translation mgmt software developer

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29. The Alpha School System

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2016-07-19

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Headquarters: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Industry: Information Services

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What they do: TASS provides mission-critical School Information Systems (“SIS”) to K-12 independent and Catholic schools throughout Australia.

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30. Smartrak

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2017-05-31

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Headquarters: Carlton, Victoria, Australia

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Industry: GPS, Location Based Services

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What they do: Smartrak is a provider of location-based business intelligence, covering people, vehicles, and assets.

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31. Worldwide Chain Stores

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2019-10-16

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Headquarters: Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom

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Industry: Business Development, Business Information Systems, Retail, Software

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What they do: Worldwide Chain Stores provides comprehensive supply chain execution technology, services, and solutions.

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32. MDS Global

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2019-07-18

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Headquarters: Warrington, Warrington, United Kingdom

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Industry: Professional Services, Software, Telecommunications

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What they do: MDS Global is a leading BSS-as-a-Service provider of VNO, B2B and IoT solutions.

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33. CaterTrax

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2017-11-14

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Headquarters: Rochester, New York, United States

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Industry: B2B, Facilities Support Services, Facility Management, Food Delivery, Hospitality, Human Resources, Information Technology, SaaS, Software

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What they do: CaterTrax SaaS platform powers kitchens and streamlines customer ordering for managed hospitality providers.

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34. BiblioCommons

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2020-02-10

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Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Industry: Education, SaaS

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What they do: BiblioCommons’s vision is a global, digital, civic-space built around books and media. We partner with public libraries to make it happen.

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35. Purpleview

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2021-10-26

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Headquarters: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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Industry: Consulting, Financial Services, Information Technology, Video

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What they do: Purpleview provides video consulting, marketing and online collaboration services for banks, insurance, telecommunications and industries.

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36. Datapro Inc.

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2021-12-31

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Headquarters: Coral Gables, Florida, United States

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Industry: Financial Services, Information Services, Information Technology, Payments, Software

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What they do: Datapro Inc. is one of the main U.S. based software development companies with more than 160 customers in 31 countries.

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37. Adapt IT

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2022-01-04

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Headquarters: Midrand, NA – South Africa, South Africa

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Industry: Business Development, Business Intelligence, Finance, Financial Services, Information Technology

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What they do: Adapt IT Holdings Limited is an innovative Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listed ICT Company based in South Africa.

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38. Sunrise Software

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2022-04-26

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Industry: Software

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What they do: Sunrise offers IT service management software.

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39. Alemba

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2022-06-08

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Headquarters: Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom

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Industry: Information Services, Information Technology, Software

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What they do: Alemba was founded in 2007 with the goal of providing high-quality services in the IT Service Management market.

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40. Bravura Security

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2022-09-13

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Headquarters: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Industry: Enterprise Software, Identity Management, Security, Software

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What they do: Bravura Security delivers access governance and identity management solutions globally.

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41. CrossCap

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2022-09-20

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Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States

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Industry: Hospitality, Retail, Software

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What they do: CrossCap manages your marketing investment.

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42. Easa Software

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2022-07-26

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Headquarters: Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, United States

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Industry: Software

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What they do: EASA is a rapid app development and deployment software.

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43. Technology Blueprint

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2022-08-05

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Headquarters: Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

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Industry: Information Services, Information Technology, Open Source, Software

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What they do: Technology Blueprint is a PropTech Platform as a Service for high growth residential property businesses.

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44. Situational Intelligence solutions

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Acquisition amount: $47,500,000

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Acquired: 2022-10-19

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What they do: Situational Intelligence empowers enterprises and governments to manage complex security operations.

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45. Equiplano

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2022-11-07

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Headquarters: Curitiba, Parana, Brazil

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Industry: Accounting, Financial Services, Software

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What they do: Equiplano develops software for public administration.

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46. ArtBinder

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2022-11-29

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Headquarters: New York, New York, United States

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Industry: Information Technology, Internet, Software

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What they do: ArtBinder is the leading application for galleries that allows users to present artworks remotely with simple, intuitive tools.

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47. Caseload

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Acquisition amount: Not disclosed

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Acquired: 2022-12-06

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Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Industry: Embedded Software, Software, Software Engineering

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What they do: Caseload is a software engineering company located in Toronto.

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Conclusion

Volaris group has been a dominant and notable player within the M&A landscape in the last five years. A firm well known for strengthening businesses and helping businesses gain competitive advantage, it is one of many firms to look out for in 2023 regarding M&A deals within the SaaS industry.

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This concludes our list of acquisitions made by Volaris Group Inc.

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