2025 Mid-Year Review

2025 has already proven to be a milestone year marked by exceptional growth for Jonas Software. Here’s a quick snapshot of our accomplishments so far:

Announced 10 strategic acquisitions, welcoming innovative, mission-critical software companies to the Jonas family and bringing our total acquisitions to over 185
We increased our presence in 9 of our current verticals
Jonas expanded operations in 5 countries
Explore our top 5 stories from the first half of 2025

“What excites me most is the strong cultural alignment. In Vertus, we’ve found a partner who shares our conviction that true innovation happens where creativity and technology meet. I’m proud to lead our team into this next chapter, retaining the entrepreneurial spirit that defines CAST while gaining the scale and backing to accelerate innovation and growth.”

Stuart Green

Founder, CAST Group of Companies

Jonas Vertical Market Growth

Acquisitions by Portfolio

Vesta Software Group

Vertus Group

Jonas Software ANZ

Jonas Software UK

Acquisition by Country

The AI Winter

AI experts share that we might be at the beginning of an ‘AI Winter’ or the edge of an ‘AI Bubble’. Concerns over infrastructure limitations, regulatory scrutiny and more are some key considerations in wondering whether we are approaching a period of stagnation.

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Jeff Mackinnon - Career Progression Story

Navigating Success: Heather Klassman

Heather Klassman, Portfolio CEO at CORA Group provides some valuable insights in vertical market software, M&A, thought-leadership and much more.

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Acquisition Stories: Kobas

Neil Mukerji, former co-owner of Kobas, shared his experience about selling to Jonas, the acquisition process, and what life is like at Kobas post-acquisition.

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Why Work at Jonas?

Leaders from across the company share their experiences, highlighting why Jonas is a place where careers flourish and success is built for the long term.

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Career Progression Stories: Stacey Long

Stacey Long, VP of Human Resources at Jonas recounts her professional growth, our ABC’s and much more.

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Global M&A Leaders

Jonas Software operates over 185+ independently managed software brands around the world, providing them with the strategic guidance and financial security required to be leaders in their respective markets. From its roots formed in the construction and club management markets, Jonas Software’s reach has grown extensively within the fitness, membership, hospitality, and industrial verticals. Today, Jonas Software is proud to supply industry-leading enterprise management software and related services to more than 80,000 customers in over 40+ vertical markets.

If you own a vertical market software business or work with clients who do, our M&A professionals would welcome the chance to connect with you.