When a software company joins the Vesta family, change is inevitable, but it’s the kind of change that empowers rather than disrupts.
Yes, there may be new opportunities, access to fresh ideas and shared insights from a wider network, but the core of what makes the business successful stays firmly in place. The team remains at the helm, the leadership continues to lead, and the company retains its identity and independence.
That’s because at Vesta, we do things differently.
As a buy-and-hold acquirer of vertical market software companies, our goal isn’t to reshape the businesses we acquire. It’s to invest in them for the long term, supporting their growth while preserving the autonomy of the people who know them best.
Built to support, not to steer
We’re not here to take over the day-to-day. We don’t roll out a one-size-fits-all playbook. Instead, we back experienced leaders who know their industries inside out, giving them the autonomy to make decisions that are right for their business and their customers.
To strengthen that autonomy, we’ve developed programmes designed to help our leaders and teams succeed. Our Professional Services Network connects Professional Services teams across the group to share specialist knowledge and resources, while our Sales Leadership Programme is preparing the next generation of sales leaders with the skills and confidence to drive growth.
We’ve never sold a single business. Our focus is on sustainable growth, not short-term returns. We invest in people, teams and cultures, because we know that’s what drives long-term success.
Independence with a safety net
Autonomy doesn’t mean going it alone. While each business unit in our portfolio operates independently, they also benefit from something powerful: a supportive community of peers.
We’ve built an open culture of knowledge sharing across our group, where challenges are met with collaboration and best practices flow freely. Whether it’s advice on product development, customer support or team growth, someone, somewhere in the wider network has been there before.
We also bring teams together regularly through group-wide events such as JonasGROWs, Vesta Nucleo and Back2Basics. These events connect colleagues across global business units, sparking collaboration, fresh ideas and new friendships.
The right environment for growth
We seek vertical market software companies where talented individuals – often working in small teams – are achieving remarkable results. Then we create an environment where they can thrive: one that nurtures leadership, encourages innovation and respects the relationships those businesses have built with their customers over time.
The results speak for themselves. For example, our acquisition of Nodum resulted in a 24% increase in revenue within the first year, alongside a 20% growth in team size. It’s a clear example of how continuity and innovation can be successfully balanced under Vesta’s approach.
As Mark Leonard, Founder of Constellation Software Inc., explains:
“What we offer Business Unit Managers is autonomy, an environment that supports them in mastering vertical market software management skills, and the chance to build an enduring and competent team in a ‘human scale’ business. Our employees, and the customer relationships that those employees have built and fostered over many years, provide our competitive advantage.”
At Vesta, we don’t believe in meddling with what works. Instead, we’re here to strengthen it – offering the freedom to lead, the tools to grow and the long-term support to build something that lasts.
If you’re thinking about the future of your software company and looking for a stable, supportive home, let’s talk. Our team would love to hear your story and explore what long-term success could look like together.
