ClearCourse Strengths, Domain Expertise, and Key Differentiators
ClearCourse offers a portfolio of over 30 software solutions designed for specific industries, supporting more than 20,000 customers. The company integrates its software with embedded payment solutions like ClearAccept to provide operational efficiencies for SMEs. ClearCourse focuses on product development and customer service. Led by CEO Christina Hamilton and CFO Mark Grafton, the company continues to pursue a strategy centered on vertical specialization, embedded fintech, and technological expansion.
ClearCourse Recent Developments
In 2024 and 2025, ClearCourse continued its expansion through several strategic acquisitions and leadership changes. The company acquired Computers for Flooring in April 2025, marking its first entry into the Welsh market and extending its retail software capabilities. In October 2024, ClearCourse broadened its Sports and Leisure and Retail & Hospitality divisions by acquiring Harbour Assist and GOb2b, enhancing its cloud-based marina management and B2B eCommerce solutions. Earlier in 2024, it also added ThinkSmart Software and CSY Retail Systems to strengthen its offerings in club scheduling and retail EPOS. The appointment of Simon Black as Non-Executive Director in December 2024 brings extensive FinTech and payments experience, supporting the company’s ongoing efforts in embedded financial technologies.
ClearCourse Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Activities
Since its founding in 2018, ClearCourse has executed an ambitious M&A strategy, completing over 40 acquisitions to assemble a broad suite of integrated software and payment solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company operates through five core divisions—Business Services, Events & Leisure, Membership Services, Payments, and Retail & Hospitality—targeting key verticals with specialized offerings. In 2024 and 2025, ClearCourse continued this strategy with acquisitions such as ThinkSmart Software (clubs and classes), CSY Retail Systems (EPOS), GOb2b (B2B e-commerce), Harbour Assist (marina management), and Computers for Flooring (retail).
ClearCourse Customers in ARTW Customer Database
Leveraging a rigorous data-centric research methodology, APPS RUN THE WORLD asks the simple question: Who’s buying ClearCourse applications and why? And we provide the answers – supported by decades of research – to our clients around the world. Our Customer database has over 100 data fields that detail company usage of ClearCourse and other enterprise apps by function, customer size, industry, location, implementation status, partner involvement, Line of Business Key Stakeholders and IT decision makers contact details. List of Verified Assisi, Blue Zinc, e-clinic, Eworks Manager, MyPetHealth, ThinkSmart customers.
ClearCourse Overview
107 Cheapside
London, x, EC2V 6DN, United Kingdom
44 20 7173-0500
https://www.clearcourse.co.uk/
Ownership: - x
Number of Employees: 1000
Functional Markets: Collaboration, Content Management, CRM, eCommerce, ERP Financial, ERP Services and Operations,
Key Verticals: Automotive, Distribution, Education, Healthcare, Leisure and Hospitality, Manufacturing, Non Profit, Professional Services, Retail,
ClearCourse Key Enterprise and Cloud Applications
Assisi, Blue Zinc, e-clinic, Eworks Manager, MyPetHealth, ThinkSmart
ClearCourse Revenues, $M:
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* Enterprise Applications Revenues = License + Support & Maintenance + SaaS
** All revenue figures are estimates based on public records, Cloud and Non-Cloud business models in Apps Run The World's vendor database, and annual survey results including vendor feedback.
ClearCourse Revenue Breakdown By Type, $M:
ClearCourse Enterprise Applications Revenues By Functional Markets, $M:
ClearCourse Enterprise Applications Revenues By Verticals, $M:
ClearCourse Revenues By Region, $M
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ClearCourse Direct vs Indirect sales
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ClearCourse Customers - Breakdown by Geo, Size, Vertical and Product
List of Verified ClearCourse Customers
No. of ClearCourse Customers: 20000
No. of ClearCourse Enterprise Applications Customers: x
No. of ClearCourse Cloud Customers: x
No. of ClearCourse Cloud Subscribers: x
The Company supports over 20,000 small and medium-sized businesses, primarily in the UK, across a wide range of sectors. Its Business Services division serves clients such as veterinary practices, skincare clinics, private medical providers, and financial advisers. The company’s software is also used by golf clubs, member organizations, charities, and various retail and hospitality businesses, including restaurants and garden centres. ClearAccept, its integrated payment solution, is used by merchants across divisions. While most of its operations are UK-based, acquisitions like Harbour Assist have introduced ClearCourse’s products to international markets, including North America and the Middle East.
ClearCourse Market Opportunities, M&A and Geo Expansions
ClearCourse has several potential growth opportunities in the digital software and payments market. Its acquisition strategy supports expansion into new sectors and enhances its product portfolio, particularly in areas like embedded fintech and digital payments. The rising demand for digital solutions among UK SMEs creates a favorable environment for its integrated offerings. The company’s sector-specific software may benefit from evolving industry needs and regulatory requirements. Additionally, its growing presence through acquisitions with international reach could provide a path to expanding outside the UK.
ClearCourse Risks and Challenges
PrivateClearCourse faces several risks that could affect its future growth. The ongoing acquisition strategy may create challenges in integrating different technologies, cultures, and customer bases. The company operates in highly competitive software and payment markets, requiring constant innovation to remain relevant. Economic fluctuations could impact SME spending on ClearCourse’s products and services. Additionally, regulatory compliance, especially regarding data security and payment standards, remains an important area of focus for the company.
ClearCourse Ecosystem, Partners, Resellers and SI
ClearCourse’s ecosystem includes over 30 software brands focused on various industry verticals, supported by external partners such as payment processors, software developers, and integrators. Recent acquisitions have broadened this network by adding new partners and suppliers, increasing the company’s capabilities and market reach. Customer feedback plays a key role in shaping product development and ongoing improvements. The integration of software with embedded payment solutions aims to provide a smooth user experience across its offerings. As ClearCourse expands, its ecosystem is likely to grow further through additional partnerships and technology integration
Research Methodology
Data used in research reports are derived from publicly available documents, continuous surveys of applications vendors, customers, resellers, Independent Software Vendors, systems integrators and other verifiable sources.
Vendor shares and market forecast results are based on a combination of existing databases as well as demand side and supply side research conducted throughout the year with validation from vendors, customers, channel partners and documentations such as earnings releases and 10Q and 10K filings, vertical industry studies, regional and country-level statistics from public and private institutions(i.e. colleges, universities, government agencies and trade associations).
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