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.

Our Industries

Associations
Auto Repair
Real Estate
Dealership
Finance
Healthcare
Homebuilding
Manufacturing
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In The Media

Discover the latest third party headlines to stay up to date with the latest aquisitions at Perseus Group.

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.
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Success Stories
"So for us, we saw it as a win-win situation. A win for the company because it was going to be able to leverage the experience of Perseus and grow strongly. A win for our staff because now they've got potentially more opportunities, not just within Auto-IT but within other Perseus and Constellation businesses. And a huge win for our clients because we see now that we can leverage off the expertise throughout the Perseus group."
Wayne Rushmore
CEO, Auto-IT
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“Perseus Group is a great fit for our business because it has experience working with a vast amount of software companies like ours. We now have the ability to compare our processes and best practices to theirs and make adjustments based on our discoveries.”
Sean Raynor
General Manager of IDS
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“With Perseus Group, I have access to all kinds of resources and people to help me with the business. That way, when we see challenges coming up, we can plan for them in advance.”
Steven Greenwood
President & Co-Founder of Magstar
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“It’s great to belong to a larger group of software companies. Sharing all this knowledge is a fantastic way to improve each of our respective businesses.”
Paula Hucko
President of GoldCare
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“I heard horror stories about buyers backing out or changing their agreement terms at the last second. Perseus Group wasn’t like that, and I trusted them.”
Dennis Haefner
Founder & Ex-Owner of Ideal
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“With Perseus, we can plan our own strategies and have more capital to reinvest in initiatives than we had at Honeywell.”
Tom Farenholtz
General Manager of POMS
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“I turned 50 the same month that we were acquired by Perseus Group, so it was a phenomenal birthday present. They came in and said, ‘We’d like you to run this business and figure out how to grow it — we’re not going to tell you how to operate it.’ I knew right away that we were in good hands.”
Scott Smith
General Manager of Market Leader
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The Latest Insights & News

Explore the latest news, insights, and articles from our vertical market investors and operators.

General
ArticlesPerseus Epic 2024: A Gathering of Knowledge and Connections in Vancouver
Highlights from Perseus Epic 2024 event in Vancouver—a dynamic gathering of global leaders and innovators focused on knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and growth. Featuring over 140 sessions and welcoming attendees from across our portfolio, including new colleagues from Auto-IT, the event underscored our commitment to impact and community. With insights from Co-President Daniel Zinman and recognition of this year’s Unsung Heroes, Perseus Epic inspired attendees to bring renewed creativity and focus back to their teams. Watch the 2-minute highlight reel to relive the unforgettable moments.
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Business Owner
ArticlesHow Constellation Software Earned Recognition as the Most Trustworthy Company Globally
Discover how Constellation Software earned the title of 'Most Trustworthy Company Globally' in 2024 by Newsweek and Statista. Explore their buy-and-hold acquisition strategy, commitment to preserving company culture, and focus on employee well-being. Learn from leaders who share their experiences of trust, autonomy, and long-term success post-acquisition. Whether you're considering selling your business or seeking insight into trustworthy M&A practices, this article delves into the values and strategies that set Constellation Software apart.
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General
NewsPerseus Group Acquires Honeywell’s Exclusive Global License to OptiVision for the Pulp and Paper Industry
Perseus Group (“Perseus”), an operating group of Constellation Software Inc. (“Constellation”), today announced that it has completed the purchase of Honeywell’s exclusive global license OptiVision for the pulp and paper industry.
Manufacturing Industry
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