ClearCourse acquires healthcare software provider Blue Zinc

September 7, 2022

London | 07 September 2022 - ClearCourse, a leading group of innovative technology brands providing software solutions and an integrated payments platform, today announces the acquisition of Blue Zinc. Founded in 2002, Blue Zinc provides innovative solutions for the management of patient referrals, clinical pathways and clinics for the physical (physiotherapy and wider musculoskeletal) and mental health segments in the healthcare sector. The company will form part of ClearCourse’s Business Services division and expands the latter’s growing footprint in the healthcare space.


Blue Zinc’s flagship digital solutions are designed to cater to a customer base with specialist demands: up to a thousand small- to medium-sized clinics deploy TM3, the company’s flagship clinic management product, while leading corporates such as Vita Health Group champion Blue Zinc’s Caseflow and Pronto solutions. Blue Zinc’s Corporate solutions enable the delivery of a range of healthcare services through the efficient digital management of patient referrals, clinical pathways and treatments. It provides an integrated digital platform for all stakeholders including funders, patients, case managers and clinics (including third party networks).   

At a time of acute demand for tailored mental health treatment, with surgeries ramping up specialist support, Blue Zinc this year launched its latest offering, Click, as the first clinic management solution designed specifically for the talking therapies market. The business has been operating in Australia since 2006 and recently acquired Collab IT, a software company that distributed its product suite in the region. 


Based in Belfast, Blue Zinc shares key synergies with ClearCourse’s existing clinic management software businesses: e-clinic, PPM and Assisi (formerly Practice Point). The company’s integration with ClearCourse presents multiple benefits, including the opportunity to implement the proprietary payments platform ClearAccept, and for Blue Zinc to grow with the investment and guidance of the ClearCourse team. Blue Zinc’s next chapter will focus on expanding the company’s base of clients into global markets, while building new healthcare products. The business will also continue to support the efficient collection of clinical data, enabling international treatments to be continually developed and improved.

Following the deal, co-founders and current joint Managing Directors Kyle Lunn and Ronnie Johnston will continue with the company, overseeing Blue Zinc’s strategic direction. 


Gerry Gualtieri, CEO of ClearCourse, said: “Healthcare is one of the country’s most crucial sectors, and one in which we stand to see the most significant material benefits from tailored software and technology. Blue Zinc’s work across the MSK and mental health segments is a testament to this, with 1 in 4 individuals affected by 200 MSK different conditions which account for some 30% of GP consultations in England. We are delighted to welcome a company that exhibits such clear dedication and potential for growth, as we look forward to supporting another brilliant British business that underpins the provision of vital care.”


Kyle Lunn, Managing Director of Blue Zinc, said: “Over the last twenty years, we are proud of becoming a valued and well-established provider of innovation across health technology, especially at a time when the demand for healthcare services is increasing exponentially. With ClearCourse’s support, we plan to scale and extend the services we provide to our existing clients, who play a vital role in the physical and mental wellbeing of patients worldwide, while bringing innovation to new areas of healthcare. This is an ambitious and thoroughly exciting prospect for our skilled team.”


The financial terms of the deal are undisclosed. 

ClearCourse welcomes new Chief Financial Officer, Sacha Bielawski

By Justin Still • June 25, 2025
LONDON, 25 June 2025 : ClearCourse, a provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs and targeted enterprises, today announced the appointment of Sacha Bielawski as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Sacha will lead ClearCourse’s financial strategy, working with senior leaders to accelerate organic growth, drive profitable sales, and deliver the company’s goal of being a leading engine powering small and mid-sized businesses across the UK. Before joining ClearCourse, Sacha spent nearly nine years as Chief Financial Officer at Coople, a leading digital staffing agency, where he led corporate expansion initiatives and oversaw the Group’s financial strategy. He has also held senior roles within private equity and investment firms, where he focused on identifying and scaling high-potential businesses through strategic M&A, financial restructuring and investment projects across Europe and the US. Sacha builds on the achievements of Mark Grafton who will be leaving the company later this month. “We’re delighted to welcome Sacha Bielawski as ClearCourse’s new CFO at this exciting time in the company’s continued evolution” said Christina Hamilton, CEO. “His extensive expertise in scaling businesses, leading growth acceleration programmes and driving innovation and efficiency will be instrumental in delivering our next phase of growth.” “I am delighted to join ClearCourse at such a pivotal time in its journey,” Sacha Bielawski said . “I believe the company is well-positioned to capitalise on the convergence of software and payments, an accelerating trend that presents compelling organic growth opportunities over the coming years. “As ClearCourse continues to acquire software companies in high growth verticals, I look forward to leveraging my entrepreneurial experience to engage with business owners considering a partnership with ClearCourse and to support them post-acquisition to grow further within our platform. “ClearCourse is a business with significant potential, and I am excited to contribute to its next chapter of growth and long-term value creation.”

Software and Payments Specialist ClearCourse Acquires Leading Hospitality Software Provider, Rezcontrol by Avon Data Systems Ltd.

June 10, 2025
LONDON 10th June 2025 : ClearCourse, the provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs and targeted enterprises, announces the acquisition of Rezcontrol by Avon Data Systems Ltd., a leading property management systems (PMS) provider for the hospitality industry. Avon Data Systems Ltd. is one of the largest privately-owned UK technology partners in the property management systems industry, with clients ranging from big hotel groups such as Fuller’s Hotels and Inns to independent hotels across the UK. Founded in 1986, Avon Data Systems Ltd. launched its flagship product, Rezcontrol, in 2020, combining over 30 years’ experience in providing software for the hospitality sector with the latest technology to offer its customers a sophisticated and intuitive tool that’s adaptable to their changing needs. Today, Rezcontrol serves over 450 hotels across the UK, helping them to streamline operations, from guest communications and housekeeping to payments and distribution. Whether a full-service hotel or a pub with rooms, Rezcontrol can be tailored to a customers’ needs, and offers many additional integrations from table reservations and point-of-sale, to CRM and revenue management. A key differentiator for Avon Data Systems Ltd. is its commitment to providing white-glove, personalised support to its customers. Many of its colleagues have direct hotel and hospitality experience, enabling them to act as a collaborative, knowledgeable partner to hotels. This ensures that their customers not only gain a state-of-the-art PMS but also benefit from a knowledgeable team focused on helping them maximize Rezcontrol's potential for their businesses. Joining the ClearCourse group at this time will support Avon Data Systems Ltd.’s ambitious growth plans to become the go-to-solution in the market. The cross-selling opportunities with other leading products in ClearCourse’s portfolio, such as TISSL and Giftpro, will provide Rezcontrol customers with a one-stop-shop for PMS, POS, gifting, embedded payments and more. ClearCourse aims to become a leading engine powering small businesses in the UK by putting big tech solutions in the hands of founders and their growing businesses. This latest addition to the group marks an important step in line with this vision. Christina Hamilton, CEO of Clearcourse said : “It is fantastic to welcome Avon Data Systems into the ClearCourse group as part of our Retail & Hospitality Software division, which will further strengthen our offering in this high-growth sector. Avon Data Systems’ Rezcontrol is an innovative solution that puts cutting-edge software in the hands of growing businesses who need them most. We are excited by the natural integration points of Rezcontrol into our existing customer bases, strengthening the ClearCourse value proposition as an integrated and comprehensive solution set for our customers.” Sarah Cade, Managing Director of Avon Data Systems Ltd. said : “We’re really excited to be joining the ClearCourse group to supercharge our next stage of growth. For the past 30 years, we’ve been working with our customers to ensure we are providing them with the innovative solutions they need to run their businesses smoothly and efficiently. ClearCourse is the ideal strategic partner to continue building on our goal of becoming the go-to solution for hospitality businesses looking for reliable, integrated software and payment solutions.”