ClearCourse, a leading provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs and targeted enterprises, has revealed its latest acquisition in Harbour Assist.
Founded in 2013 and based in Cornwall, Harbour Assist is a cloud-based marina management system that integrates customer relations, communications, asset management, invoicing and reporting into a single software package.
It serves a diverse range of marina and harbour clients across the UK, Canada, Fiji, Mexico, New Zealand, US, Australia, and the Middle East. Clients include independent operators and multi-site organisations, Trust Ports and public sector such as Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, Lakeland Leisure Estates, Fowey Harbour, Port of Ramsgate.
The terms of the deal are undisclosed.
“We are delighted to welcome Harbour Assist into the ClearCourse Group,” said Christina Hamilton, CEO of ClearCourse.
“As a market leader and disrupter in marine and harbour software, Harbour Assist acquisition underscores our aim for success in 2024. This collaboration will not only enhance the service, and solutions offered to Harbour Assist’s customers but also provide them with access to a broader range of resources and expertise.
“We eagerly anticipate working with Nick, Graham, and the team to explore new markets, improve operational efficiencies, and deliver an integrated offering to our customers.”
Nick Gill and Graham Laidler, co-founders of Harbour Assist, said: “It’s very exciting to join the ClearCourse group at this crucial stage in our growth journey. For over a decade, we’ve earned our reputation by delivering mission-critical software designed and developed by a team of maritime professionals.
“Leveraging years of practical experience and ongoing customer feedback. Partnering with ClearCourse enables us to expand further and future proof our business by adding a range of innovative and efficient payments solutions, something we are incredibly excited about.”
Harbour Assist will be part of the ClearCourse Sports and Leisure division. The deal follows the recent acquisitions of B2B eCommerce platform GOb2b and retail EPOS solutions provider CSY.
Since inception, the company has undergone rapid growth by acquiring over 40 leading software and payments solutions in its core market verticals.
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