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Valsoft

Acquires, grows vertical market software companies

Managing Director

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, MBA
Montreal, QC, Canada
Hybrid
Business & Strategy

About the job

Requirements
  • More than 6 years of experience in management consulting and/or in a technology or software business.
  • A bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, economics, or another relevant field.
  • Experience as a business operations leader with a commercial, customer-centric, and continuous-improvement mindset.
  • Strong financial acumen, including P&L management, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Experience building, leading, developing, and mentoring high-performing teams.
  • Experience mobilizing people toward a common goal.
  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate a vision into actionable plans and drive results.
  • An entrepreneurial, results-oriented, proactive approach and a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to change with agility.
  • A strategic and hands-on approach.
Responsibilities
  • Execute the operating model based on business strategy and positioning, operational excellence, growth, and product strategy and technology.
  • Identify, define, and execute strategies required to achieve growth plans and operating objectives, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Drive operational efficiency, operational excellence, and scalability across the portfolio of businesses to optimize performance and maximize profitability.
  • Drive revenue growth by identifying and supporting new opportunities and growth strategies, including cross-selling and entering new markets.
  • Drive initiatives and solve challenges related to sales, customer success, and research and development within the portfolio of businesses.
  • Prioritize customer satisfaction and retention by ensuring strong solutions, quality service delivery, and effective customer support within the portfolio companies.
  • Ensure portfolio companies establish and execute clear product roadmaps, balancing research and development investments with maintenance to acquire new customers while retaining existing customers.
  • Oversee the development and execution of comprehensive product strategies aligned with market trends and business objectives.
  • Assume full P&L responsibility and focus on revenue, return on investment, EBITDA, and customer-retention metrics.
  • Manage capital allocation and ensure effective financial management of portfolio companies on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Build, coach, and lead high-performing teams within the portfolio companies.
  • Cultivate a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Provide clear direction and motivate teams to achieve key milestones and deliver measurable results.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a strong asset.
  • Experience in sales, customer acquisition, market penetration, customer service, support, professional services, or product development and research and development is an asset.

About the company

Valsoft is a company that buys software businesses that serve specific, essential industries (like automotive and broadcasting) and helps them grow over the long term. It focuses on vertical market software—programs that are built for a particular industry—and keeps the acquired companies independent while giving them extra resources, best practices, and access to a global network. The core idea is to improve how these software businesses operate and expand their reach, rather than building new products from scratch. The main way Valsoft works is to purchase a niche software company, streamline its operations, and partner with the existing management team to drive steady growth. This approach sets Valsoft apart from others by emphasizing patient, long-term ownership and collaboration within a diverse portfolio of niche software. The goal is to create durable, profitable companies that continue to serve their essential customers efficiently and expand into new markets.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$420M

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • October 2, 2026 Positive Solutions expands Valsoft into healthcare technology.
  • Square 9 added over 1,000 customers and strengthens TAG's AI document automation.
  • Medicalistics reaches 430,000 patients, giving Edelweiss a durable regulated-care software foothold.

What critics are saying

  • AllTrust Networks settled a 2024 data-breach class action by March 16, 2026.
  • Valsoft faces a Delaware contract suit from Demand Bridge filed January 14, 2026.
  • Rapid 2026 acquisitions across TAG and Edelweiss create integration failure and talent-retention risk.

What makes Valsoft unique

  • Valsoft ran 150+ companies across 20+ industries as of October 2, 2026.
  • Its permanent-capital model keeps founders autonomous while Valsoft supplies M&A and operations.
  • TAG and Edelweiss buy niche software like Square 9, UnionTrack, and Medicalistics.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Training Programs

Meal Benefits

Employee Discounts

Commuter Benefits

Legal Services

Freelance/Contractor Perks

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

31%

2 year growth

5%
Newswire
Oct 6th, 2026
Valsoft Corporation announces acquisition of the Firebrand Group Collection of Companies.

Valsoft Corporation announces acquisition of the Firebrand Group Collection of Companies. Valsoft Corporation acquires Firebrand Group, home of Firebrand Technologies, NetGalley and Supadu, publishing software used by publishers worldwide. MONTREAL, October 6, 2026 (Newswire.com) - Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Montreal-based company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, today announced the acquisition of Firebrand Technologies ("Firebrand"), NetGalley LLC ("NetGalley"), and Supadu Ltd ("Supadu"), together known as the Firebrand Group, a global collection of companies providing leading software and services that help publishers succeed. Valsoft acquired the Firebrand Group from Media Do International, the US-based subsidiary of MEDIA DO Ltd., in Japan. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Firebrand Technologies provides title management and metadata software publishers use to plan, manage, and distribute book data to retailers and trading partners around the world. Its flagship platform, Title Management Enterprise, runs the publishing workflow from acquisition through publication, keeping schedules, rights, costs, and metadata in one system of record. Eloquence on Demand distributes that title data, along with covers and digital files, to retailers, wholesalers, and distributors. NetGalley, founded in 2008, is the industry standard for digital galley distribution and book marketing. Nearly 1 million book advocates and trade professionals rely on NetGalley's secure, sustainable platform to discover new titles, share reviews, and champion literacy worldwide. With a global presence spanning the US, UK, Germany, France, and Japan, NetGalley is the bridge between authors, publishers, and the world's most influential readers. Supadu, founded in 2010 and based in London, United Kingdom, builds websites, ecommerce, and discovery tools that help publishers sell directly to readers and get more value from their metadata. Together, the three companies serve publishers of every size, from the Big Five to independent, university, and religious presses, along with the booksellers, librarians, educators, reviewers, and media who discover and promote new titles. "Firebrand, NetGalley, and Supadu are trusted names that publishers depend on every day. We're ecstatic to continue building and investing in the technology that helps a title from the moment it's created to the moment it reaches a reader. We're excited to partner with the passionate team that shows up every day to make life better and more productive for everyone in the book industry," said Anthony Caruso, Managing Partner at Valsoft. Firebrand, NetGalley, and Supadu will continue to operate autonomously, with their leadership teams and employees remaining in place. As part of the Valsoft ecosystem, the companies will benefit from shared expertise, operational support, and long-term investment, while preserving their entrepreneurial culture and strong customer focus. Valsoft was represented internally by David Felicissimo (General Counsel), Shinjay Choi (Senior Legal Counsel), Oliver Gray (Senior Legal Counsel, M&A), and Pamela Romero (Paralegal). About the Firebrand Group Collection of Companies Firebrand Technologies provides leading software and services that help publishers succeed. Firebrand Technologies believes that intelligent technology paired with human expertise is the key to increased accessibility, sales, and efficiency, igniting publisher success and bettering lives. Firebrand Technologies' flagship platform, Title Management Enterprise, runs the whole publishing workflow from acquisition through publication, keeping schedules, rights, costs and metadata in one system of record. Eloquence on Demand sends that title data, along with covers and digital files, to retailers, wholesalers and distributors around the world. NetGalley is the industry standard for digital galley distribution and book marketing. Nearly 1 million book advocates and trade professionals rely on NetGalley's secure, sustainable platform to discover new titles, share reviews, and champion literacy worldwide. With a global presence spanning the US, UK, Germany, France, and Japan, NetGalley is the bridge between authors, publishers, and the world's most influential readers. Supadu global services help publishers and booksellers make their books easier to discover and readers to buy. Its metadata automation powers publisher websites and book discovery online, while its ecommerce tools and fulfillment integrations help publishers sell print books, ebooks and audiobooks directly to readers. About Valsoft Valsoft acquires and develops vertical market software businesses that provide mission-critical solutions in their respective niches. Valsoft's strategy is to invest for the long term, enabling businesses to benefit from global expertise, shared best practices, and a decentralized structure that allows them to retain their entrepreneurial spirit while achieving sustainable growth. Media Contact

Citybiz
Oct 6th, 2026
Valsoft acquires Firebrand Group to expand publishing software portfolio across title management and book marketing

Valsoft Corporation has acquired Firebrand Technologies, NetGalley and Supadu from Media Do International. Financial terms were not disclosed. The Montreal-based vertical market software investor acquired the three publishing technology companies, collectively known as the Firebrand Group. Together, they provide software spanning title management, metadata distribution, book marketing, ecommerce and reader discovery. Firebrand Technologies, founded in 1987 and based in Newburyport, Massachusetts, provides workflow management and metadata distribution software. NetGalley, founded in 2008, connects publishers with nearly 1 million book advocates across the US, UK, Germany, France and Japan. London-based Supadu, founded in 2010, provides publisher websites and ecommerce systems. The businesses serve customers ranging from major publishers to independent presses. Valsoft plans to maintain their operating independence whilst providing resources for continued development.

Trowers & Hamlins
Oct 5th, 2026
Trowers advises Mawdsleys Group Investments on the sale of Positive Solutions to Valsoft | Trowers & Hamlins law firm

International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has advised Mawdsleys Group Investments Limited on the sale of Positive Solutions Limited (PSL), a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions, to TAG Software Group (UK) Limited, a subsidiary of Valsoft Corporation.

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Oct 2nd, 2026
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Canadian software firm acquires Mawdsleys health tech business. October 02 2026 Mawdsleys Group has sold Positive Solutions, a healthcare technology provider, to Canadian permanent equity firm Valsoft. The cross-border deal sees the Manchester-based business exit the pharmaceutical distributor after more than 20 years as a non-core division. Valsoft acquires and develops vertical market software businesses, partnering with management teams to support long-term growth. William Sanders, international development director at Mawdsleys, said: "Over the past 30 years, it has grown to be a business that is tru... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...

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