Building and Investing in Enduring Software Businesses

Continuous Improvement, Empowered Leaders, Enduring Growth

We invest in a special breed of software businesses that we have spent decades studying.
As an operating group of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU), we help good companies become great through data-driven guidance, permanent capital, and the accumulation of knowledge from over 800 acquisitions.

Perseus Group and Constellation Software Inc.

Operations in
100
+ Vertical Markets
Family of
800
+ Companies
Backed by Permanent Capital
$
5
+ Billion Invested
Growing Workforce of
47,000
+ Employees

Values

Reinvest and Grow With
Permanent Capital
Continuous
Pursuit of Mastery
Fostering a
Meritocratic Environment
Integrity is Foundational in
Everything We Do

Acquisition Criteria

B2B Software

Companies providing mission-critical solutions for niche markets and have loyal and diverse customer bases.

Recurring Revenue

Most earnings are generated through SaaS or maintenance revenue, which recurs annually or regularly.

Vertical Market

Niche markets are our specialty. We are industry agnostic in our pursuit of segment-defining brands.

In The Media

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Economist.com

How a Canadian Company Became the World's Premier Software Acquirer: access the article to explore Constellation's transformative strategies.

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GoAutoNews

Shakeup for local DMS market. $88 billion Toronto-based software group buys into Australia via purchase of Auto-IT

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Corum Group

2024 Global Tech M&A Report: Corum names Constellation Software The 2024 Top Volume Aquirer with 98 aquisitions completed in the past year

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The Globe and Mail

Constellation Software looks to ‘experiment’ by buying Canadian VC-backed companies

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Fostering Vertical Market Excellence

Permanent Home
Our buy-and-hold philosophy aligns the interests of employees and customers.
Independence
Domain expertise is one of our core pillars. Our industry experts have developed intimate knowledge of their business and customers, and they are empowered to operate autonomously.
Culture of Excellence
Our investment decisions are guided by the accumulation of learnings from each new acquisition. Our global network of entrepreneurs, software experts, and investment professionals provides a platform for leaders to thrive.
Success Stories
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The Latest Insights & News

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General
Success StoriesLeadership Spotlight: A Conversation with Chris Graham, Portfolio President
Discover Chris Graham's journey as Portfolio President at Constellation Homebuilder Systems. Learn how Perseus Group drives innovation in homebuilding software, supports digital transformation, and fosters long-term growth for its portfolio companies.
Homebuilding Industry

General
NewsPerseus Operating Group of Constellation Software Inc. Completes Acquisition of Matrix Sistemas e Serviços Ltda
Perseus Operating Group (“Perseus”) of ConstellationSoftware Inc. (“Constellation”) has completed the acquisition of Matrix Sistemas e Serviços Ltda. (“Matrix”), a market leading provider of clinical lab information systems for the Brazilian healthcare sector.
Healthcare Industry