Operating Company Software

The Access Group

Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

UK-headquartered provider of business management software. Offers cloud solutions that help small and mid-sized organisations in commercial and non-profit sectors, with integrated AI experiences across multiple Access products.

Focus Areas
ERP / business management software, Hospitality technology, HR and payroll software

Tracked deals

9

9 tracked deals across 2021-2026.

Recent pace

2

2 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

9 buyout

The Access Group Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 4 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 4 years for The Access Group. 1 2021 2 2022 4 2024 ~3 est. 2 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • The Access Group Acquires Donorfy
    March 18, 2026
    Buyer
    The Access Group
    Target
    Donorfy
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    The Access Group acquired Donorfy, a U.K.-based, cloud-based CRM platform used by charities and non-profits to streamline fundraising and donor relationship management. The acquisition followed an M26A process guided by Corum Group, after an initial prospective buyer backed out. Donorfy was successfully acquired in November 2024, with Corum acting as sell-side advisor.

  • The Access Group Acquires MaxOptra
    January 19, 2026
    Buyer
    The Access Group
    Target
    MaxOptra
    Industry
    Logistics & Distribution
    Location
    England, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    The Access Group has acquired MaxOptra, a London-based cloud route optimisation and delivery management platform, for an undisclosed sum. MaxOptra serves 450+ fleets and optimises 6,000+ vehicles across multiple sectors; the purchase expands Access's ERP Specialised (Supply Chain & Logistics) portfolio by adding route-planning, telematics integrations, and delivery execution capabilities.

  • The Access Group Acquires Paytronix
    November 1, 2024
    Buyer
    The Access Group
    Target
    Paytronix
    Seller
    Great Hill Partners
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Location
    Massachusetts, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    The Access Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Paytronix, a US-based cloud digital guest engagement platform serving restaurants and convenience stores. The acquisition expands Access's product offering and footprint in the United States while integrating Paytronix's loyalty, online ordering, payments and guest engagement capabilities into Access's broader hospitality and business management suite.

  • The Access Group Acquires QikServe from Maven
    September 25, 2024
    Buyer
    The Access Group
    Target
    QikServe
    Seller
    Maven VCTs
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Location
    Scotland, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    The Access Group has acquired Edinburgh-based hospitality digital order-and-pay specialist QikServe from Maven, marking a successful exit for Maven VCTs. QikServe’s SaaS commerce and kiosk platform, deployed across thousands of hospitality sites and processing tens of millions of transactions, will be integrated into The Access Group’s hospitality software suite to accelerate global growth and product capabilities.

  • The Access Group Acquires SHR Group (Sceptre Hospitality Resources)
    June 6, 2024
    Buyer
    The Access Group
    Target
    SHR Group (Sceptre Hospitality Resources)
    Seller
    Serent Capital
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Location
    Texas, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    The Access Group has acquired SHR Group (Sceptre Hospitality Resources), a Houston-based hotel and casino technology specialist, from Serent Capital. The deal expands Access Hospitality’s North American footprint and combines SHR’s CRS, IBE, CRM and RMS capabilities with Access’s Guestline and wider hospitality portfolio to offer a unified, AI-enabled hotel technology suite.

  • The Access Group Acquires Lightyear (AP Automation Provider)
    May 9, 2024
    Buyer
    The Access Group
    Target
    Lightyear
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Location
    Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    The Access Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Lightyear, a cloud-based accounts payable and finance automation provider. The acquisition will extend Access's ERP and finance automation capabilities, integrating Lightyear's AP, purchasing and expense automation into Access ERP solutions for SMEs and mid-market customers across APAC, EMEA and North America.

  • The Access Group Acquires Construction Industry Solutions (COINS)
    December 1, 2022
    Buyer
    The Access Group
    Target
    Construction Industry Solutions (COINS)
    Seller
    CSB Holdings Limited
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    England, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    The Access Group has completed the acquisition of Construction Industry Solutions (COINS) to expand its construction-focused ERP and software capabilities and accelerate global growth. The deal brings COINS' construction management software, customers and employees into The Access Group as part of a broader strategy to extend its international ERP offering for the construction sector.

  • The Access Group Acquires ProspectSoft from Maven
    July 25, 2022
    Buyer
    The Access Group
    Target
    ProspectSoft (Prospect CRM)
    Seller
    Maven Investor Partners, Maven Capital Partners
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Location
    Leicestershire, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    The Access Group has acquired ProspectSoft, a UK-based provider of stock-aware CRM SaaS, from Maven (Maven Investor/Capital Partners). The deal gives The Access Group an integrated CRM that complements its ERP and back-office portfolio and is expected to drive cross-sell opportunities and accelerate recurring revenue growth.

  • The Access Group Acquires Servelec from Montagu
    September 1, 2021
    Buyer
    The Access Group
    Target
    Servelec
    Seller
    Montagu
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    The Access Group has acquired Servelec, a UK-based provider of health, social care and education software, from private equity firm Montagu. The acquisition brings Servelec's clinical and social care product suite and recent acquisition Elemental Software into Access' health and social care division to create an integrated offering across NHS trusts, local authorities and education customers.

Related Acquisition Pages

Cloud & SaaS Buyers & Acquisitions 6 tracked deals by The Access Group. Software Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by The Access Group. Logistics & Distribution Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by The Access Group. Acquisitions in Massachusetts 1 tracked deal by The Access Group. Acquisitions in Texas 1 tracked deal by The Access Group.

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