ClearCourse

UK private equity-backed software and embedded payments specialist that acquires industry-specific software businesses across retail, hospitality, membership, and business services sectors.

• London, UK • Est. 2018
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Investment Requirements

Revenue (ARR)
Flexible
Deal Structure
All cash
Target Industries
B2B Software E-commerce & Payments
Geographic Focus
Europe

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

Rezcontrol
Property management systems for hospitality industry (June 2025)
Davidson Richards
Retail management and EPOS systems provider (July 2025)
CSY Retail Systems
Innovative EPOS provider for UK retail businesses (September 2024)
ThinkSmart Software
Club and class scheduling SaaS platform (February 2024)
Clear
Legacy management software for non-profit and transport (January 2023)
MillerTech
Membership software supplier

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Last updated: October 6, 2025

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