Vesta Software Group
Private equityWallingford · Growth · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Vesta Software Group focuses on acquiring, managing, and building vertical-market software businesses that provide mission-critical enterprise solutions across the industry value chain. It aims to help these companies become clear leaders in their markets, supporting growth through organic initiatives, product development, and further acquisitions. The firm invests for the long term in companies, technologies, or ideas that add value to their vertical markets, tailoring flexible terms to the needs of businesses at any stage of growth. A core philosophy is that great people make great companies, reflected in an extensive talent-development program.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 27, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 52 of 84 portfolio companiesSaaS ×49Enterprise Software ×38Retail Tech ×11Advanced Manufacturing ×7Cloud Computing ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6Fintech ×6Sports Tech ×6
HQs:United Kingdom×34Canada×2Chile×2Hungary×2Uruguay×2Colombia×1
Investments · 84 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGreycon 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)
Jonas Sports provides an integrated technology platform for sports organizations, combining retail systems, customer engagement, payments, and fan data management to help clubs increase revenue and operational efficiency.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSSports Tech
Sam Nixon(General Manager)
ami Education provides cashless catering and identity management solutions for UK schools and colleges, using contactless card and biometric technologies.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSUK, GB
AMT-SYBEX provides enterprise asset management and mobile project delivery software and services for utilities, manufacturing, and transportation sectors.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Alan Kelly(Managing Director)Stephen Murray(Head of Support)Hernel Attry(Head of professional Services)Rob Whelan(Head of R&D)Mark Hill(Head of Sales and Marketing)
First investment in Central Europe (Hungary).
Bluestar Investigation provides investigation management software solutions for UK police forces, integrating Records Management System data with custom workflows and operational data services.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS
CRB Cunninghams provides cashless catering and payment solutions for UK schools, combining point-of-sale systems, identity management, and online payment platforms to streamline school meal operations and reduce food waste.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechRetail TechSaaSEdinburgh, GB
Cunninghams is an EPOS (electronic point of sale) software provider serving retail and hospitality businesses throughout the UK with in-house developed software, implementation, training, and support services.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHardwareRetail TechSaaS
A platform for event coordinators to manage sponsor tickets, guest allocations, and approvals across delegate registration or sponsorship ticketing projects.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Fashion Master provides an ecommerce integration solution called FM Retail that connects online retail platforms like Shopify and Magento to inventory and order management systems.
E-commerceHardwareRetail TechSaaS
A provider of electronic point-of-sale (EPoS) solutions serving businesses across multiple industry sectors.
Enterprise SoftwareHardwareRetail TechSaaSUK, GB
Fisikal is a fitness management software platform that provides scheduling, client management, financial tracking, and fitness program delivery tools for health clubs, studios, personal trainers, and fitness education companies.
HealthtechSaaSSports TechWellness & FitnessLondon, GB
Rob Lander(CEO)
Fitronics provides software solutions for gyms, sports clubs, and leisure centres to manage memberships, classes, and administrative operations.
HealthtechSaaSSports TechWellness & FitnessBath, GB
Ross McCawAlan O’Riordan(Business Unit Leader)Claire Ashley(Head of Product)Carey Hiles(Head of Development)Alistair RollinsPete Walker
Flui provides a platform for managing traditional and smart meter data, and optimizing energy flexibility in smart grid environments.
CleantechEnergyIoTSaaS
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
Education software business, first acquisition linked to Vesta Software Group.
UK fitness sector software business.
Gladstone provides a cloud-based platform that helps leisure operators across the UK and Ireland manage bookings, payments, memberships and daily operations.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSports TechUK and Ireland, GB
Tom Lakeman(Chief Revenue Officer (CRO))in
GSOFT builds integrated business management software for Uruguayan companies, covering sales, electronic invoicing, point of sale, payment processing, and inventory control across retail, hospitality, and services.
FintechRetail TechSaaS
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
Jonas Metals provides enterprise resource planning software designed specifically for metal service centers and the metals industry, serving over 60,000 organizations across more than 30 countries.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Simon Weeks(CEO)
Kahootz is a secure cloud-based collaboration platform that enables teams to create online workspaces for document management, task tracking, and cross-organizational communication.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkGovTechSaaSUK, GB
Peter Jackson(CTO)Luca Leone(CEO)
BoardTom Withers(Group Director – Jonas Software)
Leasepoint develops software solutions for aircraft and engine lessors, providing lease management and decision-support tools for complex, high-value asset transactions.
Enterprise SoftwareMobility & TransportationSaaS
MachineMax provides integration services that connect multiple data sources including drones, ERP systems, CMMS, weather services, and rental management platforms to deliver insights for equipment and asset management.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
WAM provides asset management, compliance, and facility management software for multiple vertical sectors including leisure, arts, manufacturing, health, hospitality, and logistics.
Enterprise SoftwareIoTPropTechSaaS
MCR Systems provides cloud-based and on-premise enterprise management solutions for retail and hospitality operators, enabling real-time visibility, centralized control, and data-driven decision-making across multiple sites and sales channels.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSLeicester, GB
Motion Software provides construction project management software, specifically their Kinetic product for performing pre-use inspections and storing inspection reports in a centralized system.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Lynne Reeves(Managing Director)
MWC Partners provides retail technology solutions including POS systems and payment technology integration for omni-channel retail operations.
FintechRetail TechSaaS
David Mahoney(Managing Director)
BoardSteve Watson(Chairman)
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 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
Paygate is a cloud-based payments platform designed for UK organizations handling Bacs (UK automated clearing house) transactions, offering file validation, submission, and reporting capabilities.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSUK, GB
PCI Systems provides integrated IT solutions designed for the metals industry, serving stock holders, service centres, and processors across the United Kingdom.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSheffield, GB
Pollution Monitors designs and installs pollution monitoring systems, combining manufacturer products with in-house installation and insurance-backed design services tailored to each client's application.
CleantechClimate TechHardware
Rock Solid Knowledge creates technology solutions for organizations seeking to achieve their business goals.
CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBristol, GB
Karl TynanEmma Garland
Salon software platform providing appointment scheduling, client management, retail and payment processing, team coordination, and business analytics for salons and similar service-based businesses.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSWellness & FitnessUK, GB
Seiki Systems is a UK-based software company that develops modular, scalable manufacturing management solutions to help manufacturers plan, monitor, and manage production processes.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBrighton, GB
SK Trend operates SK MAX, an integrated software system for the insurance market that lets brokers manage their data, workflows, tasks, client contracts, and sales processes in one platform with real-time data and automation.
FintechInsurTechSaaS
Rebranded as Vesta Merchant Services, a central payments service.
Power2SMS provides SMS messaging platform for businesses to send marketing messages, alerts, reminders, and customer communications.
AdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSNot stated, GB
Xn Leisure provides software for managing health, wellbeing, and leisure facilities, offering operators tools for business efficiency and end-users a digital experience to maximize facility engagement.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSports TechTravel & HospitalityWellness & Fitness
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Vesta Software Group made?
- Vesta Software Group has 70 tracked investments.
- 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, Enterprise Software, 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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