CORA Group

What They Buy

• Target: Vertical market software companies with established teams
• Size: $5M - $50M valuation range (estimated based on portfolio scale)
• Focus: Niche software businesses they can operationally integrate
• Structure: All cash, buy-and-hold forever approach
• Philosophy: “Being Acquired By Those Who Were Acquired Makes A Difference”
• Geography: Global reach with customers in 150+ countries
• Parent: Jonas Software operating group (part of Constellation Software)

Recent Major Acquisitions

• Volanté Systems: Food service industry software (October 2024)
• SpringFour: Financial health fintech platform (September 2024)
• Carlson Marketing Solutions: Enterprise loyalty platform (July 2024)
• Vanson Technology Services: Loyalty engagement solutions (March 2024)
• C&R Software: Debt collection and recovery software

Leadership & Philosophy

Leadership:

• Approach: Led by experienced operators who were previously acquired
• Mission: “Acquire top businesses, drive digital innovation and deliver high returns”
• Philosophy: “We are a truly life-long partner” focused on preserving founder’s legacy

Acquisition Approach:

• Long-term partnerships, not short-term financial transactions
• Preserve company culture and existing teams
• Provide growth paths for existing employees
• Offer personal financial freedom for owners while maintaining operational identity

Scale & Growth

• Portfolio: 30+ independent software brands across multiple verticals
• Team: 1,000+ employees globally
• Customers: 50,000+ customers served
• Markets: 10+ distinct markets including construction, food service, debt collection, loyalty, legal, long-term care
• Reach: Operations in 150+ countries
• Parent: Jonas Software (part of Constellation Software - $5B+ revenue, 30,000+ employees)

What Makes Them Different

• Experience-Based Leadership: Led by operators who experienced being acquired themselves
• Long-Term Commitment: “Hold Them For The Long Term” - no exit strategy
• Operational Integration: “Spend Time With Them Operationally” while preserving independence
• Cultural Preservation: Focus on maintaining each company’s unique operational identity
• Growth Support: Providing expansion opportunities while respecting existing achievements

Benefits for Founders

Partnership Approach:

• Leadership understands the founder experience of being acquired
• Focus on preserving company legacy and culture
• Long-term value creation vs. short-term financial optimization
• Collaborative approach that respects existing achievements

Financial & Operational:

• All cash transactions through Jonas Software backing
• Access to Constellation Software’s global resources and expertise
• Operational support while maintaining company independence
• Growth capital for business expansion opportunities