We provide a permanent and safe home for growth.

We are people first, buy and grow acquirer of software companies.

We provide a home to continue your legacy.

We provide long-term sustainable growth for your people, your business and your stakeholders.

We provide a permanent and safe home for growth.

We are people first, buy and grow acquirer of software companies.

We provide a home to continue your legacy.

We provide long-term sustainable growth for your people, your business and your stakeholders.
We provide long-term sustainable growth for your people, your business and your stakeholders.

We provide a permanent and safe home for Growth.

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We provide a permanent,safe
home for growth.

About us

Adapt IT forms part of Omegro - a global portfolio within Volaris Group Inc., one of Constellation Software Inc’s (TSX: CSU) six autonomous operating groups. Omegro is a people first, buy and grow acquirer of software companies looking for a permanent and safe home to continue their legacy. We provide long-term sustainable growth for their people, their business, and their stakeholders.

Businesses that join our network belong to a unique peer group across Constellation Software Inc. who value continuous learning, share data driven insights, best practices and their experience which helps us to drive greater success together.

Connect with our experienced M&A team to find out about joining the Omegro family:

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Tiffany Dunsdon

Omegro Acquiring Group Leader - MEA Region

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Tiffany is an Acquiring Group Leader responsible for acquisitive growth of the Omegro portfolio within Constellation Software Inc. listed in Toronto (CSU:TSX). She is the former CEO of Adapt IT, an Omegro portfolio company and is responsible for acquisitive growth in the Middle East and Africa, including the acquisitive growth of Adapt IT.

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Stephanie Laws

Corporate Development Senior Associate

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Stephanie is a seasoned Corporate Development Senior Associate with 7 years M&A and Corporate Development experience in various industries across North America, Europe, and Africa. Stephanie leads engagements and strategic acquisition conversations when founders and/or management teams are exploring their next phase of growth. In addition to engaging with the management team, she is keen to cultivate long-term relationships with M&A Corporate Advisors for when the time is right to further these conversations.

Why Join Our Portfolio?

You’ve built something great. Let’s make it last forever.

Our brand promise to you is:

We never sell

We offer a safe home for your business.

We tirelessly develop our people

We continuously learn and share best practices openly.

We believe in decentralisation and accountability

We help strengthen businesses so they can remain independent and accountable.
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Employees

50
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Countries Served

10000
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Customers

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Acquisitions

 

Our Global Reach

We serve over 10 000 global customers in 55 countries with headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa, and regional offices in Durban and Cape Town. To service international customers, we focus on the Pan African market through a presence in Mauritius, Botswana, Kenya and Nigeria, as well as on the Asia Pacific market with presence in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Our Europe based customers are served through the presence we have in Ireland.

90% of our business is based in Africa with products well differentiated to serve these six main industries:

Education

Manufacturing

Financial Services

Heavy Industries

Communications

Hospitality
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What is in it for you?
1

A Stable, Forever Home

Unlike most Financial buyers such as Private Equity or Venture Capital Funds, we hold onto our acquisitions indefinitely and do not resell the companies we buy. We are committed to safeguarding your employees, customers, products and legacy.

2

Independence and Decentralisation

We trust our leaders and empower them to continue operating autonomously while benefitting from the financial stability backing of larger global publicly-traded organisation.

3

A Place where your Talent can Flourish

We position our companies for long- term success by investing in our people and nurture a culture of learning and professional development and growth.

4

Sell and Stay

We encourage leaders and their teams to stay post-acquisition. As part of a global network of 500+ companies, we offer a career path and development that suits various personal and professional goals.
5

Our Long Acquisitive and Operations History

We have 15+ years history as buyers, operators and growers of vertical software companies in the African region backed with an experienced in-house team, with a streamlined and timely acquisition process.

6

Global Perspective and Access

Joining Adapt IT offers access to a global network of like-minded leaders, best practices, coaching, and capital to make sustainable improvements to your business.

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Specialists in Operating and Growing Vertical Market Software Businesses

We specialise in buying and growing niche software businesses. We understand the complexities and opportunities of this space and invest in them for the long-term.

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Tools to Accelerate Growth

As a company within Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), with customers in 100+ countries, accessing opportunities in new markets through our local teams and partners can be done with confidence and efficiently.
 

Our Acquisition Criteria

Sector

B2B technology companies that sell proprietary solutions, preferably with focus on a niche market and recurring revenue

Profile

Loyal and diversified customer base with low attrition

Revenue

USD 4m (ZAR 80m) or more for new verticals, but less for tuck-in acquisitions

Growth & Profitability

Leading or growing market share

Management

Experienced and committed management teams

Ownership

We acquire 100% of a company and its subsidiaries

Horizon

We are committed to safeguarding your legacy, products, customers and employees

 

Our Acquisition Process

Omegro has over 3 decades’ experience acquiring vertical market software companies in industries across all areas of the global supply chain. Unlike other types of private equity, we never sell the businesses we acquire.

We are a people first, buy and grow acquirer of software companies looking for a permanent and safe home to continue their legacy and provide long-term sustainable growth for their people, their business, and their stakeholders. Our acquisition process includes:
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Initial Contact

Opportunity for sellers and buyers to exchange visions

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Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Keeps information sharing private, protected and confidential

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Indicative Offer (IO)

Milestone #1: Non-binding offer

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Letter of Intent (LOI)

Milestone #2: Formal agreement to initial terms

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Due Diligence

Comprehensive appraisal of the business

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Share or Business Purchase Agreement (SPA/BPA)

Milestone #3: Final contract execution

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Receive Proceeds

 

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Continue to Operate your Business

 

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Initial Contact

Chat with one of our M&A experts to explore a shared vision of how your business could achieve long-term sustainable growth with Omegro.
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Non-Disclosure Agreement Signed

Signing an NDA keeps Preliminary Information Request (PIR) and other information sharing private, protected, and confidential.
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Indicative Offer

Omegro’s non-binding indicative offer to acquire your business.
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Letter of Intent

This is a formal agreement of commercial terms.
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Due Diligence

A comprehensive business appraisal that includes a complete financial model and Investment Memo.
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Purchase Agreement

The final execution for either a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) or Asset Purchase Agreement (APA).
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Receive Proceeds

The deal is now done, but the journey has only just begun.
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Owner Continues to Operate the Business

Each business we acquire has spent many years building their unique culture. We want to protect that; we want to grow and retain that brand identity within the wider family of Omegro.

Our Acquisition Process

Omegro has over 3 decades’ experience acquiring vertical market software companies in industries across all areas of the global supply chain. Unlike other types of acquirers such as private equity or venture capitalists, we are a buy and grow acquirer...that is, we never sell the businesses we acquire.

We are a people first, buy and grow acquirer of software companies looking for a permanent and safe home to continue their legacy and provide long-term sustainable growth for their people, their business, and their stakeholders. Our acquisition process includes:

Initial Contact

Chat with one of our M&A experts to explore a shared vision of how your business could achieve long-term sustainable growth with Omegro.

Non-Disclosure Agreement Signed

Signing an NDA keeps Preliminary Information Request (PIR) and other information sharing private, protected, and confidential.

Indicative Offer

Omegro’s non-binding indicative offer to acquire your business.

Letter of Intent

This is a formal agreement of commercial terms.

Due Diligence

A comprehensive business appraisal that includes a complete financial model and Investment Memo.

Purchase Agreement

The final execution for either a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) or Asset Purchase Agreement (APA).

Receive Proceeds

The deal is now done, but the journey has only just begun.

Owner Continues to Operate the Business

Each business we acquire has spent many years building their unique culture. We want to protect that; we want to grow and retain that brand identity within the wider family of Omegro.

Get in Touch

Ready to sell your software business and join the Omegro family? Complete this form and a member of our M&A team will contact you as soon as possible.

 

Growing your Business Post-Acquisition

We have a proven 3-step process to help you grow your business:

Step 1

We invest in the areas of your business that need improvement.

Step 2

We give some time for the changes and improvements to be fully realised, and for the business to meet agreed upon benchmarks.

Step 3

Once the business is running efficiently, we empower the leaders to invest in organic initiatives and engage in M&A.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

The following Q&A document provides more information about who we are, our acquisition philosophy and process:

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Get in Touch

Whether it be about life at Adapt IT or our acquisition process, we are happy to answer any questions you may have. Send us a note or book a meeting and a member of our experienced M&A team will be in touch soon.

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