Software and Payments Specialist ClearCourse Acquires B2B eCommerce Platform GOb2b

October 10, 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. 

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.”
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