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Vesta Software Group

Private equity

Wallingford · Growth · 5 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Vesta Software Group, part of the Jonas Software family, acquires and permanently holds vertical market software businesses across a wide range of niche industries including fitness, education, retail POS, events, paper manufacturing, healthcare, payments and legal technology. The firm follows a decentralized operating model, allowing acquired companies to retain their identity while benefiting from shared central functions such as HR, finance, M&A and payment services (Vesta Merchant Services). Originating from UK acquisitions in the fitness and education sectors, Vesta has expanded internationally, forming dedicated teams in the UK and Latin America and completing acquisitions across Europe, the UK, and multiple Latin American countries, growing to more than 70 business units.

Invests inEdTechFintechHealthtechLegalTechRetail TechSaaSSports TechArgentinaChileColombiaEuropeGermanyGlobalHungaryLatin AmericaMexicoPeruUnited KingdomUruguay

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Growth
HQ
Wallingford, GB
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1995
Tracked investments
76

Team · 5 people

from the firm's website
Diego Bunster· Chief Legal Officerin

Joined as Chief Legal Officer for the group.

Ken Barragan· Head of M&A

Joined to lead the decentralized M&A department for the group.

Tom Baptie· Head of Financein

Joined Vesta Software Group as Head of Finance when the UK portfolio was restructured.

What they invest in

from 35 of 76 portfolio companies

SaaS ×32Enterprise Software ×16AI & Machine Learning ×5Sports Tech ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×4Cloud Computing ×4Fintech ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2

HQs:United Kingdom×11Chile×2Hungary×2Finland×1Sweden×1Uruguay×1

Investments · 76 tracked

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Greycongreycon.comin✓ verified

Greycon develops planning, scheduling, and trim optimisation software, including its opt-Studio MES/APS system and X-Trim tool, for manufacturers in the paper, board, film, and related roll-based industries.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaS

Constantine Goulimis(Co-founder)Alex Dimitriadis(Co-founder)Greyham Bryant(Co-founder)

4Glsol4glsol.comin

4GL Solutions develops Steel Manager III (SM3), an ERP software for steel service centers and metal distributors covering purchasing, inventory, sales, production scheduling, accounting, and CRM.

Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Aavaerpaavaerp.comin𝕏

Aava is a modular, customizable ERP system with CRM, WMS, APS, and AI-driven planning modules for managing sales, purchasing, inventory, production, logistics, and accounting.

Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSEspoo, FI

Jari Heiskanen(CEO)

AMI
Amieducationamieducation.comin

ami Education provides cloud-hosted cashless catering and identity management software for schools and colleges, including meal ordering, registration, and contactless card and biometric technologies.

EdTechSaaS

Amisoftamisoft.clin

Amisoft builds custom software to digitize critical processes for public and private organizations, using technology and artificial intelligence to eliminate manual paperwork and provide traceability of workflows.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechLegalTech

Amisoft Spa

Legal technology software business.

Amt Sybexamt-sybex.comin

AMT-SYBEX provides enterprise asset management (EAM) and mobile field-work solutions, including its Ellipse asset and work management platform and cloud-native geospatial mobile products, for asset-intensive infrastructure organisations in the water, energy and transport industries.

EnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Apesaapesa.mx
APESA Software
ArenimTelarenimtel.comin

ArenimTel provides cloud-based business telephone systems, VoIP/IP PBX call center software, and communication platforms for business subscribers.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Beker-Soft Informatika Kft

First investment in Central Europe (Hungary).

Bluestar Software.Cobluestar-software.co.ukin

Bluestar Software builds policing software for UK Police Forces, including custody management (CAMS), forensic intelligence tools such as the National Footwear Database and TreadMatch, and Corvus nominal management, Section 60, and vulnerable persons assessment solutions.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaS

Bsibsi.hu
C Sam.Coc-sam.co.ukin

C-SAM builds modular asset management software for tracking equipment, personnel, materials, rentals, and maintenance, with features tailored to offshore operations such as configurable billing rates.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSAberdeen, GB

David Paterson(Managing Director)

Contronics
CRB Cunninghams

Formed from the merger of CRB Solutions and Cunninghams Cash Registers; largest UK business unit.

Dataflow Events
Datalogic Software
Easiteasit.sein

Easit provides IT service management software, including structured incident and IT administration process tools.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Ez Runnerez-runner.comin𝕏

EZ-Runner provides leisure management software for facility operators to handle memberships, bookings, payments, scheduling, and analytics.

SaaSSports TechWellness & Fitness

FashionMaster
Fidelity Systems
Fisikalfisikal.comin𝕏

Fisikal provides a web and app-based platform for fitness businesses to manage class and personal-training bookings, payments, live-stream and on-demand workout content, digital assessments, team operations, and reporting dashboards.

SaaSSports TechWellness & Fitness

Fitronicsfitronics.com
GeneXus Consulting
Genexusconsultinggenexusconsulting.comin𝕏

Genexus Consulting is a consultancy that helps organizations adopt artificial intelligence to transform processes, boost team productivity, and build new business capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software

GEOCOM
Gladstone Education

Education software business, first acquisition linked to Vesta Software Group.

Gladstone MRM

UK fitness sector software business.

Gladstonesoftwaregladstonesoftware.comin

Gladstone provides a cloud-based leisure management platform that handles memberships, bookings, payments, customer engagement and operations for leisure operators.

Cloud ComputingSaaSSports Tech

Green 4 Solutions
Green4Solutionsgreen4solutions.com
GSoft
Havenstarhavenstar.comin𝕏

Havenstar develops management software designed for marinas and boatyards, with tools to manage resources, staff, customers, finances, and security.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaS

Hellenic Systems
Hopewiserhopewiser.comin𝕏

Hopewiser provides address validation, postcode lookup, and data cleansing tools based on the Royal Mail PAF, offered via cloud solutions, standalone software, and bureau/consultancy services.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Imaginet
Intelligentcountingintelligentcounting.com

Intelligent Counting provides visitor counting and footfall analytics for cultural and heritage sites such as museums, libraries, and galleries, using sensors to measure footfall, space utilisation, and visitor journeys.

Data & InfrastructureIoTSaaSWallingford, GB

Invicta Business Machines
Jegymesterjegymester.hu
Jonasjonas.eventsin𝕏

Jonas Event Technology (JET) provides event registration services and technology, including registration forms, onsite registration and staffing, badging and ticketing, exhibitor lead capture, and event marketing tools.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS

Jonas Event Technology
Jonasmetalsjonasmetals.comin𝕏

Jonas Metals provides ERP software built specifically for the metals industry, covering trading, stock control, processing, fulfilment and compliance.

Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Simon Weeks(CEO)

Jonassportsjonassports.comin

Jonas Sports provides integrated technology for sports organisations and clubs, including eCommerce, retail, RFID, customer data platform (CDP), payments, and training ground kit management.

Retail TechSaaSSports Tech

K2Bk2b.com
Kahootzkahootz.com

Kahootz is a secure cloud collaboration platform that combines tools such as surveys, document management, forums, and calendars into a single online workspace for teams and cross-organisation projects.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Kobas
Leasepointleasepoint.aero

Leasepoint develops asset and contracts management software for the aircraft leasing industry, used by lessors and airlines to manage lease data, aircraft and engine components, and maintenance reserve forecasting.

Enterprise SoftwareMobility & TransportationSaaS

MachineMaxmachinemax.ioin𝕏

MachineMax provides a cloud-based platform that integrates OEM, third-party, and IoT telematics data—along with battery-powered sensors for unconnected equipment—to track machine location, operating state, and fuel use.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechIoT

Maxyourassetsmaxyourassets.com

WAM (Web Asset Management) is a web-based maintenance and asset management system used to log work requests, track asset condition and lifecycle, and schedule planned preventive maintenance across multiple sites.

Enterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS

Mcr Systems.Comcr-systems.co.uk
Mine Tech Services
Minted Box
Motion Software
MWC Partnersmwc-partners.comin𝕏

MWC Partners is a UK provider and integrator of point-of-sale software, specializing in Cegid Retail and other POS systems such as Microsoft D365 and Retail-J for fashion and specialty retailers.

FintechRetail TechSaaS

Newlineaspnewlineasp.com

Newline builds auction software and an online auction platform (Auctionmarts.com) for the livestock market industry, alongside IT services such as hosted cloud, security, networking, Wi-Fi, mobile app development, website design, and payment solutions.

AgTechCloud ComputingSaaSTorquay, GB

David Jones(Founder)

Nodum Argentina

Part of the Nodum Global network.

Nodumsoftwarenodumsoftware.comin

Nodum is an ERP platform that unifies business operations—finance, inventory, production, and HR—into a single system, offered as SaaS with consulting, implementation, and ongoing support.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMontevideo, UY

Paygatepaygate.uk

Validate Plus is an ID verification and data validation toolkit that performs modulus checks, email verification, phone and postcode validation, and Confirmation of Payee to help businesses ensure Bacs compliance and block faulty customer data.

FintechSaaS

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Vesta Software Group invest at?
Vesta Software Group invests at the Growth stage.
What sectors does Vesta Software Group focus on?
Vesta Software Group focuses on EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, LegalTech, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sports Tech.
Where is Vesta Software Group located?
Vesta Software Group is headquartered in Wallingford, GB.

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About Vesta Software Group | Richard Clancy

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