ClearCourse
UK private equity-backed software and embedded payments specialist that acquires industry-specific software businesses across retail, hospitality, membership, and business services sectors.
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Company Overview
ClearCourse
What They Buy
- Target: Industry-specific software and payments businesses
- Sectors: Retail & hospitality, golf & leisure, membership services, business services
- Requirements: Profitable, growing businesses with bonus for IP ownership
- Focus: Enhanced payment experiences benefit potential
- Size: Small and medium-sized businesses
- Geography: Primarily UK-based companies
Recent Major Acquisitions
- Rezcontrol: Hospitality property management systems (June 2025)
- Davidson Richards: Retail management and EPOS systems (July 2025)
- CSY Retail Systems: EPOS provider for retail businesses (September 2024)
- ThinkSmart Software: Club/class scheduling SaaS platform (February 2024)
- Clear: Legacy management software for non-profit/transport (January 2023)
Track Record
- Founded: 2018 in London
- Leadership: Christina Hamilton (CEO, ex-Stripe, Worldpay, Western Union)
- Backing: Aquiline Capital Partners (New York/London PE firm)
- Scale: 40+ acquisitions since inception
- Focus: Rapid growth through strategic acquisitions and integration
- Philosophy: Acquire and integrate to benefit portfolio company growth
Portfolio Companies
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Last updated: October 6, 2025
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