IRIS Software Group to Acquire Dext Software Ltd

IRIS Software Group Acquires AccountantsWorld

December 30, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

IRIS Software Group has acquired AccountantsWorld, a New York–based provider of cloud accounting, payroll and practice-management solutions for CPA firms, to expand IRIS's footprint in North America. The deal integrates AccountantsWorld's suite into IRIS's accountancy portfolio to accelerate Client Accounting Services (CAS) offerings and broaden capabilities for North American accounting firms.

IRIS Software Group Acquires Senta

January 14, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

On January 14, 2021 IRIS Software Group acquired Senta, a UK-based cloud practice management software for accountants and bookkeepers. The acquisition will integrate Senta into IRIS Elements to accelerate IRIS's cloud practice management capabilities and support accounting firms moving to the cloud ahead of Making Tax Digital.

IRIS Software Group Acquires Thomson Reuters myPay Solutions

October 26, 2022

Accounting & Tax

IRIS Software Group has acquired Thomson Reuters myPay Solutions to expand its CPA-focused payroll and tax services in the Americas. The deal adds outsourced payroll processing, banking and tax reporting capabilities—serving CPA firms and their SMB clients across the United States—to IRIS' existing accountancy and payroll portfolio.

IRIS Software Group Acquires Apex HCM from Serent Capital

February 28, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

IRIS Software Group has acquired Apex HCM, a cloud-native HCM and payroll software provider for payroll service bureaus and CPA firms. The acquisition, previously backed by Serent Capital, expands IRIS's footprint in the Americas and broadens its payroll and HCM capabilities for PSBs, CPA firms and SMBs.

Leonard Green & Partners and Hg Take Co-Controlling Stake in IRIS Software Group

December 23, 2023

Software

Leonard Green & Partners (LGP) will take a co-controlling stake in IRIS Software Group alongside existing investor Hg, with ICG remaining as a minority investor. The transaction values IRIS at an enterprise value of around £3.15 billion and is intended to support IRIS's continued scaling and expansion in North America; closing is subject to customary regulatory clearances.

CIPHR Group Acquires Digits Industries Ltd

September 15, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

CIPHR Group, an LDC-backed UK provider of SaaS HR, payroll and recruitment software, has completed the acquisition of its strategic learning partner Digits Industries Ltd. The deal integrates Digits' learning management system with CIPHR's people management platform to expand CIPHR's L&D capability and cross-sell to its mid- and enterprise-market customers.