English: Hello, my name is Diego Mariño, and I am a Business Development Manager for the Latin American region. When we start talking to founders, these initial conversations usually focus heavily on the personal side. We want to understand a little about what the business does and also a little about their expectations on a professional and personal level, so that […]
One of the most important elements for a smooth corporate divestiture is a well-structured TSA, balancing the speed of the separation with an uninterrupted experience for all stakeholders (customers, employees and the parent company). When TSAs stretch, it is usually because the business was more intertwined than expected, or the buyer did not have the experience […]
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At Perseus, each acquisition opens new possibilities for the people and businesses joining our ecosystem. This series spotlights those stories of growth and transformation. In this edition, David Pawelke of MAJIQ reflects on how becoming part of Constellation brought renewed support, investment, and shared learning that reshaped the company’s path forward. My name is David Pawelke. I’m the GM at MAJIQ, and I’ve been […]
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At Perseus, every acquisition introduces new opportunities for the people and businesses at the heart of the transition. This series spotlights those individuals and how they’ve grown, connected, and uncovered new possibilities within the Perseus and Constellation ecosystem. In this edition, Molly Thompson shares her experience at WinTech by reflecting on how the company maintained its unique […]
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English: Thinking about selling your business in Brazil or Latin America? In this video, Leandro Gabriel, M&A Manager for the region, explains why Perseus stands out from other buyers and what founders can expect during the acquisition process. Hi, I’m Leandro Gabriel, M&A manager for Brazil and Latin America. One thing that sets Perseus apart from other […]
For 36 years, Steve Latham has been a steady force at MAJIQ, and later as Portfolio Leader overseeing Perseus’ manufacturing businesses. This article celebrates his career and people-first leadership as he heads towards retirement. From a Commodore PET to Pulp & Paper Steve knew early what he wanted to do. After teaching himself to code on a […]
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Daniel Zinman: Some companies buy to sell, we buy to build forever. At Perseus Group, our mission is simple to acquire vertical market software and steward those businesses for life. We started back in 2004, I joined a few months after our first three acquisitions were formed, which became our home building group. We were […]
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At Perseus, every acquisition marks the start of a new chapter for the business, its leaders, and its people. This series highlights the individuals who’ve navigated that change firsthand, finding new avenues for growth, connection, and purpose within the Perseus and Constellation ecosystem. In this edition, Pete Litka shares his journey from decades at Majiq to leading Optiviq and […]
Many founders ask some version of this question: “Should I sell now, while the business is still growing, or wait until we’ve hit our maximum size and profitability?” On paper, waiting for “peak performance” sounds rational. However, very few people recognize the peak while they’re standing on it. Instead of hunting for a magic formula (X% growth + Y% margin = sell) it’s more useful to […]
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At Perseus, every acquisition marks the start of a new chapter for the business, its leaders, and its people. This series highlights the individuals who’ve navigated that change firsthand, finding new avenues for growth, connection, and purpose within the Perseus and Constellation ecosystem. In this edition, Melissa Tunks reflects on her path from startup life […]
Growth comes with new customers, and new complexity. As you scale, the real challenge is maintaining the same care and responsiveness that earned your customers’ trust to begin with. For many leaders, that means tightening response times, scaling support teams, and finding new ways to connect technology development with customer experience. Across the Perseus ecosystem, […]
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When Hans Hallin began his career in 1979, computers still ran on punch cards, and the Swedish pulp and paper industry was thriving. Over the next four decades, he would build a career, and a company, that stood at the intersection of process control, software development, and industrial legacy. Today, Hans lives in the northern […]
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