ClearCourse acquires e-commerce platform provider Sellerdeck

Dec 01, 2022

London | 01 December 2022 - ClearCourse, a leading group of innovative technology brands providing integrated software and payments solutions, today announces the acquisition of Sellerdeck. Founded in 1996, Sellerdeck provides a range of innovative platforms to help e-commerce businesses scale their operations and revenue by removing the technological challenges that hold back their growth. The company will form part of ClearCourse’s Retail Division and expands the latter’s established and growing footprint in the e-commerce space.

Sellerdeck’s solutions align with its clients’ commercial goals, catering to a wide range of businesses seeking to expand their online commerce operations by allowing them to focus on growth. Through its own proprietary SellerdeckDesktop platform and specialist partnerships with Magento and WooCommerce, the company helps businesses to speed up their sales and handle more orders, with thousands of businesses and organisations transacting over £11 billion in revenue.

Sellerdeck acts as a valued expert advisor to all its clients. The firm prides itself on its transparency and competency, delivering solutions across all aspects of e-commerce including UI/UX, technical SEO, complex back-office integrations and maintenance. Through its expertise, Sellerdeck has supported pioneering brands, such as a leading UK animal rights charity, an international golf retailer and industrial aluminium solutions provider.

The company is based in Exeter, with team members throughout the UK and an international team based in Chennai, India. Sellerdeck shares a range of integration opportunities with ClearCourse’s existing software and payments offerings, creating significant extra value for customers. For instance, both Sellerdeck and ClearCourse’s EKM will benefit from the sharing of ideas, expertise and best practice with both brands serving different market segments. Sellerdeck will also be able to integrate ClearCourse’s own proprietary payments solution ClearAccept to complement its own Sellerdeck Payments, as well as industry-leading address lookup and data validation system Fetchify.

Gerry Gualtieri and Josh Barling enjoying a match at Exeter Chiefs Rugby

Following the deal, CEO Josh Barling will continue to lead the company, overseeing Sellerdeck’s operations and benefitting from strategic guidance from ClearCourse.

Gerry Gualtieri, CEO of ClearCourse, said: “I’m delighted to be able to announce the acquisition of Sellerdeck. It’s a fantastic company that was one of the first to recognise the importance of e-commerce and I can’t wait to get started working with its superb team. It’s an exciting time for ClearCourse’s Retail Division and our e-commerce offering, which is going from strength to strength. Sellerdeck will bring a great deal of deep expertise to ClearCourse, complementing EKM and developing integrations across the firm. A very warm welcome to Josh and the team.”

Josh Barling, CEO of Sellerdeck, said: “I’m very pleased to share the news that Sellerdeck is joining ClearCourse. At a critical time for our growth, we stand to benefit immensely from working with the group’s warm and highly capable team, with its impressive experience of integrating e-commerce systems. Integration with a diverse set of businesses brings us some promising new opportunities to add value to our customers and give them the best software solutions they need to run successful businesses.”

The financial terms of the deal are undisclosed.

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Software and Payments Specialist ClearCourse Acquires Marina and Harbour Software Provider Harbour Assist

17 Oct, 2024

London, 17 October 2024 – ClearCourse, a leading provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs and targeted enterprises, announces the acquisition of Harbour Assist. Founded in 2013 and based in Cornwall, Harbour Assist is a leading cloud-based marina management system that integrates customer relations, communications, asset management, invoicing and reporting into a single, easy-to-use software package. Harbour Assist serves a diverse range of marina and harbour clients across the UK, Canada, Fiji, Mexico, New Zealand, US, Australia, and the Middle East. Their 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. Harbour Assist’s reach extends to some of the world’s most prominent marinas and harbours. Harbour Assist’s industry-specific software focuses on enhancing administrative efficiency, improving customer service, and providing robust tools for managing moorings, berths, billing, and communication with boat owners. With ClearCourse, the platform will gain access to embedded payment tools as well as additional development resources, enhancing its capability to deliver a greater quantity of features at pace. Christina Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer of ClearCourse, said : “We are delighted to welcome Harbour Assist into the ClearCourse Group. 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. This announcement follows the recent acquisitions of B2B eCommerce platform GOb2b and retail EPOS solutions provider CSY. With these strategic additions, ClearCourse is poised to leverage enhanced capabilities and resources, driving innovation and delivering superior features to its users. Established in London in 2018, ClearCourse is a leading software and embedded payment specialist. The group’s vertical software solutions provide essential, industry-specific technology to help their customers manage and grow their businesses. Since inception, the company has undergone rapid growth by acquiring over 40 leading software and payments solutions in its core market verticals which are all underpinned by ClearCourse Payments and Services. The terms of the deal are undisclosed.

Software and Payments Specialist ClearCourse Acquires B2B eCommerce Platform GOb2b

10 Oct, 2024

London, 10 October 2024 – ClearCourse, a leading provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs and targeted enterprises, announces the acquisition of GOb2b, a specialist B2B eCommerce website platform providing award-winning software to businesses across sectors like Food & Drink, Health & Safety, and Manufacturing. Operating out of Kingsbridge in South Devon, GOb2b has been serving its clients for over 20 years. As a leader in the B2B eCommerce space, it caters to a variety of different customers across the UK and Ireland curating personalised software experiences that can integrate with a range of established systems. GOb2b’s feature-rich software enables its customers to seamlessly integrate features on their own ecommerce platforms such as live search and navigation, pricing and stock updates, accounting systems and complex shipping management options. Understanding the intricacies of B2B operations and various customer requirements, GOb2b serves a wide range of clients, including Viessmann Direct, a business partner of Viessmann UK, supplying high-efficiency heating and renewable energy systems; tyre specialist, Yokohama, and consumer products group, Viatek. Christina Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer of ClearCourse, said : “We are excited to welcome GOb2b into the ClearCourse group. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in our commitment to delivering business-critical software and solutions to our clients. Their renowned reputation for providing e-commerce platforms and software that help their customers increase revenue while reducing complexity, aligns seamlessly with our values and vision. Together, we will leverage our combined expertise to drive growth and provide our customers with best-in-class tools and solutions, meeting the evolving demands of B2B businesses.” Paul Dorey, Chief Executive Officer, at GOb2b said : “For over 20 years we have delivered high quality, scalable, and reliable software, alongside 24/7 customer care. This is something that ClearCourse will be able to build upon providing an expanded integrated offering for our customers. Choosing ClearCourse was the smartest move for us to reach our ambitious goals, and we can’t wait to get started.” Established in London in 2018, ClearCourse is a leading software and embedded payment specialist. The group’s vertical software solutions provide essential, industry-specific technology to help their customers manage and grow their businesses. Since inception, the company has undergone rapid growth by acquiring over 40 leading software and payments solutions in its core market verticals which are all underpinned by ClearCourse Payments and Services. The terms of the deal are undisclosed.