Vesta Software Group
Private equityWallingford · Growth · 5 people tracked
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.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 35 of 76 portfolio companiesSaaS ×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
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)
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
Legal technology software business.
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
First investment in Central Europe (Hungary).
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
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)
Formed from the merger of CRB Solutions and Cunninghams Cash Registers; largest UK business unit.
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 leisure management platform that handles memberships, bookings, payments, customer engagement and operations for leisure operators.
Cloud ComputingSaaSSports Tech
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 ERP software built specifically for the metals industry, covering trading, stock control, processing, fulfilment and compliance.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Simon Weeks(CEO)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Part of the Nodum Global network.
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
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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