Company Research Report: Software Combined Group Pty Ltd

Company Overview

• Name: Software Combined Group Pty Ltd

• Mission: The company aims to support a portfolio of established software businesses to maximize their full growth potential. They provide strategic guidance and best practice support while respecting current operations and culture.

• Foundation: No information is available

• Founders:

• Evert den Hollander, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

• Career includes leadership in a global M&A team at Macquarie Group and various board roles internationally.

• Niek Hoogenhout, Chief Investment Officer & Co-Founder

• Formerly Managing Director at The Boston Consulting Group in Sydney; expertise in software economics.

• Stefan Jansen, Chief Revenue Officer & Co-Founder

• Built the Channels and Alliances business at AWS Australia and New Zealand.

• Headquarters: No specific headquarters location mentioned.

• Number of Employees: Not explicitly stated.

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known For: Specializes in buying, managing, and growing software businesses, providing them a stable platform for growth, and ensuring that companies retain their operational independence.

Products

Portfolio Companies

• Activate: Automated solution for end-user IT systems.

• Dbvisit: Disaster recovery software specifically for databases.

• Energy Inspection: Energy rating software targeted at the building industry.

• Last Yard: Specializes in dynamic pricing & promotions at the retail shelf edge.

• MacroView: Offers document and email management solutions.

• Omnitronics: Provides mission-critical communication solutions.

• Scope Systems: Offers business solutions tailored for the mining industry.

• Streamtime: A business application designed for creative businesses.

Recent Developments

• Acquisitions:

• Dbvisit: Acquired to extend presence in New Zealand, emphasizing commitment to innovation and growth.

• Activate: Acquired to increase Software Combined's footprint in New Zealand.

• Last Yard: Acquired to expand presence in the retail marketing execution platforms sector.

• Omnitronics: Expanded the portfolio to include mission-critical communication solutions.

• MacroView: Acquired MacroView Business Technology Pty Ltd.

• Strategic Partnerships:

• Collaboration with Navis PE to aggregate niche B2B tech verticals.

Executive Team Key Personnel

• Kevin Lui: Chief Financial Officer

• Puja Soham: Group Financial Controller

• Jack Davis: Head of Portfolio Management

• Jaimee Vey: Investment Manager

• Hans Peeters: Investment Manager

• Divine Aaron: Investment Manager

• Alan Horn: Corporate Advisor

• Marie Ferrera: Accountant

• Justin Malek: Business Analyst

• Ted Simpson: Investment Analyst

• Ben Broadley: Investment Analyst

• Carla May Valencia: Accountant

Philosophy and Operating Style

• They emphasize financial security to software businesses via strategic guidance, capital access, and best practice sharing.

• They aim to preserve the legacy and culture of acquired companies, avoiding operational integration to maintain the autonomy of business functions.

• Software Combined practices a decentralized approach in decision-making to keep company-customer relationships intact.

• Transparency in partnerships, with clear valuation processes and due diligence steps.

Market Position and Strategy

• Software Combined looks out for B2B industry-specific software companies known for in-depth industry knowledge, product quality, and a robust customer base.

• The company structures deals flexibly to preserve the acquired business’s legacy and culture.

• They are focused on building a diverse and high-performing portfolio of software companies to maximize growth and potential.

Note: Financial figures and detailed operational metrics like revenue and exact number of employees are not available in the provided data.