intelligentgolf acquires Open Solutions

December 2, 2019

Warwick | 02 December 2019 - intelligentgolf, a leading web-based provider of golf club and competition management software, today announces a deal to acquire the assets of Open Solutions International (“the Company” or “OSI”), a business solutions and club management software provider. OSI’s operations will be folded into intelligentgolf, including its customers, software and all related IP. The acquisition has been supported by ClearCourse.


Open Solutions International was formed as a new entity in 2017 through a merger between Open Solutions and MH Systems. The merger allowed the Company to expand its offering across several sports and business sectors, including rugby clubs, golf clubs, schools and municipal organisations. Its open platform technology solution helps customers to manage data and generate revenue in an efficient and user-friendly way.


The acquisition of Open Solutions is intelligentgolf’s first, and part of a broader expansion strategy to solidify its position as the market leader in club management software. The intelligentgolf team recognises the importance of retaining OSI’s software, on which many customers rely on for the day-to-day running of their businesses. For these customers, it will be business as usual and intelligentgolf will safeguard support of the Company’s software across each vertical. In due course, intelligentgolf will provide a secure path for clients to switch over to its own proprietary platform, ensuring there is no disruption to services in the process.


intelligentgolf’s platform is one of the most advanced on the market, offering customers an unrivalled suite of club and competition management tools. It supports both players and club managers, enabling on-the-green services and analytics, as well as membership management and EPOS integration.


Jamie Abbott, CEO of intelligentgolf, commented: “This acquisition will allow us to build upon our market leading position as we develop our platform to meet the evolving demands of our customers. OSI has built a well-respected company with an impressive roster of dedicated clients, spanning multiple sectors. We are committed to ensuring that the Company’s customers in every sector can continue to operate without disruption to their service. We look forward to working closely with the OSI team as it integrates operations with intelligentgolf to deliver an even greater range of services to our clients.”

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Software and Payments Specialist ClearCourse Acquires Cloud-Based Retail Software Provider, Davidson Richards

July 29, 2025
LONDON 29 July 2025: ClearCourse, the provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs, announces the acquisition of Davidson Richards, a leading retail management and EPOS (electronic point of sale) systems provider. Davidson Richards provides cloud-based management and EPOS systems tailored to the retail industry. Founded in 1977 and based in Derby, Davidson Richards launched its flagship product, OpSuite, in 2012 after recognising the need to address gaps left by off-the-shelf products. Today, OpSuite enables retailers to centralise and streamline operations by integrating with core systems such as accounting software, eCommerce platforms, mobile and loyalty applications, and warehousing. Trusted by many leading garden centres – a sector where OpSuite has established a strong reputation – its extensive functionality also makes it suitable for a broad range of sectors, including grocery, fashion, and furniture. Joining the ClearCourse group will enable Davidson Richards to expand their offerings, providing customers with in-house payment and eCommerce solutions. By offering these in partnership with other specialist ClearCourse companies, Davidson Richards will be able to focus on building new client relationships and to profile the benefits of OpSuite to new retail market segments. Led by a long-serving expert team including ex-retailers, Davidson Richards offers its clients consultancy, training, bespoke development and dedicated in-house support. Their customer centric approach means that many of the Davidson Richards team are directly involved in technical or support delivery for clients to provide greater value to its clients. ClearCourse aims to become the engine powering small and medium businesses across the UK by putting big tech solutions in the hands of founders and their growing businesses. Davidson Richards offers a clear opportunity for ClearCourse to deepen its presence in the retail sector, and its long-standing, loyal customer base and experienced team closely align with ClearCourse’s culture and values. Christina Hamilton, CEO of ClearCourse said: “We are delighted to welcome Davidson Richards into the ClearCourse group as part of our Retail & Hospitality Software vertical. OpSuite is a market leading product that is well positioned to expand its innovative offering into new sectors. We are excited about the natural integration this partnership enables, as OpSuite will be able to offer in-house payment and other commerce enabling solutions through the wider ClearCourse group products.” Keith Bateman, Sales Director at Davidson Richards said: “This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for our business and customers. Joining the ClearCourse group will enable us to enhance the service we offer our customers, particularly through the introduction of an in-house Electronic Funds Transfer solution. ClearCourse is the ideal partner to help us to grow the business through an increased investment into marketing and to reach more customers.”

ClearCourse welcomes new Chief Financial Officer, Sacha Bielawski

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.”