Jonas Software
Leading acquirer of mission-critical vertical market software companies with over 20+ years of experience. Buy-and-hold forever acquirer operating on decentralized model, providing businesses with tools and network to grow into successful companies.
• Markham, Canada • Est. 2003
Investment Requirements
Revenue (ARR)
Flexible
Deal Structure
All cash
Target Industries
B2B Software
Geographic Focus
Global
Time To
Response
Valuation
Close
2 months after LOI
Company Overview
About Jonas Software
Jonas Software is a leading acquirer of mission-critical vertical market software companies with over 20+ years of experience. They operate as a buy-and-hold forever acquirer with a decentralized model, providing businesses with tools and network to grow into successful companies.
What They Buy
- Target: Vertical market software companies with proprietary solutions
- Focus: Mission-critical B2B software tailored to specific industries
- Size: Companies ranging from handful of employees to hundreds (most deals <$5M historically)
- Structure: All cash, buy-and-hold forever (never sells)
- Geography: Global reach - offices in 30+ countries, no geographic barriers
- Parent: Operating group of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU)
Acquisition Criteria
- Business Type: Proprietary software highly tailored to vertical markets
- Assessment: Holistic evaluation (no strict revenue/profitability requirements)
- Model: Mission-critical solutions with recurring revenue preferred
- Experience: 20+ years in software acquisitions
- Promise: “Software for Life” - permanent ownership commitment
Vertical Market Expertise
Jonas Software operates across 40+ verticals including:
- Hospitality & Hotel management
- Fitness, Sports & Leisure
- Education technology
- Club management systems
- Construction & Field Service
- Foodservice solutions
- Salon & Spa management
- Health Care systems
- Case Management
- Marina Management
- Moving & Storage
- Legal practice management
- Attractions and entertainment
Scale & Parent Company
Jonas Software:
- 185+ acquisitions completed
- 175+ independently managed software brands
- 6,000+ employees globally
- Operations in 30+ countries
Constellation Software (Parent):
- Public company (TSX: CSU) with $5B+ revenue
- 30,000+ employees globally
- 1,200+ total acquisitions across all operating groups
- One of the most active software acquirers globally
Acquisition Process
- Timeline: 2 months after LOI is signed
- Structure: Self-financed with strong balance sheet
- Approach: Decentralized model maintaining business independence
- Support: Access to tools and network for growth
Global Presence
Operating in 30+ countries with offices and serving customers globally, Jonas Software provides:
- Local market expertise
- Decentralized operational model
- Access to global resources and best practices
- Independence for acquired businesses
Benefits for Founders
Operational Independence:
- Decentralized model - maintain business autonomy
- Continue running your business independently
- Access to network of 175+ software businesses
- Tools and resources for sustainable growth
Financial Security:
- All cash transactions (no earnouts typically)
- Permanent ownership (“Software for Life” promise - never sells)
- Self-financed deals (no external funding risk)
- Strong balance sheet backing
Growth Support:
- Access to Constellation Software’s global resources
- 20+ years of vertical market expertise
- Best practices sharing across 175+ brands
- Global presence support (30+ countries)
Founder Testimonials
"I joined Jonas through the acquisition of XN Leisure in 2010. Not only has the business thrived under Jonas ownership, it has also been a fantastic place for me to grow my career. The Jonas family of companies was a great permanent home for our family business. It was clear from the beginning that Jonas shares our belief of taking great care of our employees and customers."
"One of Jonas' key success factors is autonomy and decentralization. Since selling my software company to Jonas in 2012, I've continued to run my business independently while being able to tap into the knowledge and best practices from other Jonas companies."
"You spend all this time building your baby and you really care about the future of your business. We knew Jonas cared as much about the long term future of EZFacility as we did."
"The Jonas family of companies was a great permanent home for our family business. It was clear from the beginning that Jonas shares our belief of taking great care of our employees and customers. They stand behind their 'Software for Life' promise."