Vertus Group Announces Acquisition of B4Checkin

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada – Vertus Group, a Division of Jonas Software, is pleased to announce the acquisition of B4Checkin (“b4”), the provider of cloud-based tools for the hospitality industry, including a best-in-class secure payment platform and hotel booking engine.

“This acquisition represents another strong addition to our hospitality vertical, and we are excited to welcome B4Checkin to the Vertus Group portfolio,” said Jim Fedigan, Group CEO of Vertus. “I look forward to seeing B4Checkin grow and excel within our ecosystem.”

“Our full team here at b4 is happy, excited, and motivated by the many new growth opportunities enabled almost overnight through our acquisition by Vertus Group,” said Steve Miles, COO at B4Checkin. “Vertus Group’s corporate expertise, standards, and resources enable a strategic focus on long-term growth and stability that will help us grow into a brighter and faster future.”

Miles continued, stating, “Positive new synergies evolve naturally when joining such a large family of like-minded software companies. Under this new partnership, we’re absolutely confident we will continue to enhance our products and provide exceptional service to our family of customers.”

The acquisition process was led by IJW & CO. On the acquisition, Director of Investment Banking, Sami Kabir, stated, “IJW is pleased to have advised B4Checkin on its successful acquisitions by Vertus Group. This transaction represents a strategic alignment that will enhance B4Checkin’s ability to innovate and deliver exceptional solutions to the hospitality sector.”

On the acquisition process itself, Kabir continued by stating, “Working with Zach Plener [Dir. M&A], Brent Winston [Sr. Legal Counsel] and the entire Vertu team was great, they made the entire due diligence and closing process frictionless. More importantly, it left a good taste in the mouths of B4Checkin’s management team, which will make the integration process that much more seamless. With a plethora of hospitality software leaders already part of the Vertus family, we thought the fit with B4Checkin was an obvious one. We look forward to seeing the continued growth and success of the combined entity.”

About B4Checkin

B4Checkin provides cloud-based tools for the hospitality industry, creating exceptional online experiences for making reservations and taking online payments through two flagship products, TransForm and GettaRoom. TransForm enables secure, real-time payment processing and posting to select property management systems (PMS), reducing both fraud and chargebacks. GettaRoom is a customizable online booking engine that integrates with select PMS’s to seamlessly present offers to website visitors in real-time and secure the commission-free sales that hotels are looking for.

For more information on their best-in-class solutions, visit B4Checkin.com

About IJW & Co.

IJW & Co. Ltd. is a leading Canadian boutique investment bank that provides M&A Advisory and Strategic Finance services to middle-market companies in the technology sector globally. IJW has offices in Montreal, Toronto, and Miami and has specialized in providing cross-border advisory services over its 20-year history.

To learn more, visit IJW.ca

About Vertus Group

Vertus Group operates over 25 independently managed software brands, offering them market-leading strategic guidance and unlimited growth opportunities. From its beginnings in the Club Management and Hospitality markets, Vertus Group’s reach has expanded into new verticals such as Dispute Management, Developer Tools, Media Solutions, and Education. Today, Vertus Group proudly supplies industry-leading enterprise management software to businesses in 100+ countries. As a division of Jonas Software, Vertus Group employs a buy-and-hold forever approach to acquisitions. The portfolio’s goal is not only to acquire high-performing companies but also to do so while positively impacting both the legacy and people involved in the business.

About Jonas Software

Jonas Software operates over 150+ 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.