The Access Group
The Access Group is a PE-backed UK vertical software provider serving 160,000+ SMB and mid-market customers across construction, hospitality, finance, manufacturing, and logistics via a portfolio of 100+ acquired brands unified on its Access Evo Azure-based digital workspace.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersLoughborough, United Kingdom
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What The Access Group does
The Access Group is a UK-headquartered, PE-backed vertical software roll-up founded in 1991 and headquartered in Loughborough, UK. It provides integrated business management software to more than 160,000 small and mid-sized organizations across Europe, the USA, and APAC, with particular depth in construction (Access Coins Evo ERP and Access Fonn project management), hospitality (Access SHR, ResDiary, QikServe, Paytronix, Guestline, STAAH), finance and accounting (Access Fathom), warehouse management (Access Mintsoft), inventory (Access Unleashed), waste management (Access Weighsoft), manufacturing production planning (Access Orchestrate), and adjacent verticals including legal, health and social care, charity, and recruitment. The technical architecture is a platform-plus-modules model anchored by Access Evo, a unified digital workspace on Microsoft Azure that brings together role-based apps, analytics, collaboration, and the Access Copilot AI layer with single sign-on, complemented by 100+ acquired brand-level products that retain identity within the portfolio. The company generates the substantial majority of its £1.2 billion in annual revenue from recurring SaaS subscriptions, supplemented by professional services (FlightPath, FlexPoints, Success Plans), transaction fees from Access PaySuite payments, and hardware/peripheral sales for waste and WMS solutions. GTM is primarily sales-led through verticalized field and inside sales teams, with self-serve PLG motions layered on for SMB products (Fathom, Access CRM, Unleashed free trials). The company is privately held, backed by Hg, TA Associates, and GIC at a £9.2 billion enterprise value as of June 2022, and operates three Global Operations Centres (Loughborough 2021, Timisoara 2023, Kuala Lumpur 2024) plus regional offices in the US, Ireland, India, Vietnam, Singapore, and Australia/NZ. Leadership transitioned to a Co-CEO model in February 2026 with Chris Bayne (product/technology) and Jon Jorgensen (commercial/GTM), and a new CFO was appointed in June 2026 (Sally Johnson, ex-Pearson).
The Access Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- The Access Group
- Legal name
- The Access Group
- Website
- https://theaccessgroup.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- The Access Group is a PE-backed UK vertical software provider serving 160,000+ SMB and mid-market customers across construction, hospitality, finance, manufacturing, and logistics via a portfolio of 100+ acquired brands unified on its Access Evo Azure-based digital workspace.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
The Access Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Business Management Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (51321)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Managed Workplace Services (DaaS/Workplace-as-a-Service) (BPAEAIAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Cloud FinOps & SaaS Spend Management (BPAEAOAH)
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Where The Access Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Loughborough
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices11 records
Markets served
The Access Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- SaaS Subscription (Recurring): Primary revenue model. The Access Group generates over £1.2 billion in annual recurring revenue from cloud-based subscription software products serving 160,000+ small and mid-sized organizations across Europe, USA and APAC. Products include Access Coins Evo (Construction ERP), Fathom (financial reporting), Access Mintsoft (WMS), Paytronix (guest engagement), ResDiary, SHR, QikServe, Orchestrate, Weighsoft and others, typically sold as subscription tiers (e.g., Access Coins Evo Core/Professional/Enterprise; Fathom paid plans).
- Professional Services - Implementation & Training: Implementation fees, consultancy and training fees invoiced as used for software deployment. Common for ERP rollouts (e.g., Access Coins Evo implementation of 7-18 months). Customer Success Plans (FlightPath, FlexPoints, Success Plans) also sold as services.
- Access PaySuite - Payments / Open Banking: Payments division offering card payments, Direct Debit, and now open banking payment initiation. Likely generates transaction-based revenue from payment processing for SMB and mid-market customers.
- Hardware / Peripherals (Mobile Scanning, Devices): Access Weighsoft and Access Mintsoft bundle hardware integration support (RFID, barcode scanners, mobile apps on Android devices), supporting both software subscription and hardware-related services.
- Hospitality - Venue Subscription (ResDiary): ResDiary subscription software supporting over 9,000 venues across European and ANZ markets with booking and table management.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Access Weighsoft - quote-based monthly/annual fee per user, with setup cost + fee per user/month |
| Subscription | Monthly | Unleashed Inventory - from $380/month for 3 users |
| Freemium | Annual | Fathom - freemium/trial with paid plans for reporting |
| Subscription | Annual | Access Coins Evo - Core / Professional / Enterprise tier bundles |
| Freemium | Annual | Access CRM - freemium trial with paid plans |
| Subscription | Annual | Access Evo Workspace - Standard and Professional editions |
| Subscription | Annual | MaxOptra route optimization - quote-based subscription |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels11 records
Marketing channels12 records
The Access Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
The Access Group is a UK-headquartered business management software provider that develops, acquires and sells cloud-based SaaS products serving 160,000+ small and mid-sized organizations across construction, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, legal, charity, accounting and other verticals. Its portfolio is unified through Access Evo, a digital workspace platform, and includes construction ERP (Access Coins Evo), hotel management (Access SHR, Guestline, STAAH), restaurant guest engagement (Paytronix, ResDiary), warehouse management (Mintsoft), financial reporting (Fathom), inventory management (Unleashed), and production planning (Orchestrate). The company generates over £1.2 billion in annual recurring revenue, primarily through subscription-based software licensing with associated implementation and professional services.
Product overview
The Access Group operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture anchored by Access Evo, a unified digital workspace that brings together a portfolio of specialized acquired and core software products via single sign-on. Core verticals include Access Coins Evo (construction ERP) paired with Access Fonn (construction project management), Access Mintsoft (warehouse management), Access Orchestrate (manufacturing production planning), Access Fathom (financial reporting), Access Weighsoft (waste management), and Access Unleashed (inventory management). Industry-specific acquired brands layer onto the platform, including Access Paytronix, Access ResDiary, Access QikServe, Access SHR, Guestline, and STAAH in hospitality; PeoplePlanner and Oysta in health and social care; inCase in legal; Enthuse in charity fundraising; MaxOptra in supply chain logistics; and Onboarded/smartAI in recruitment. AI capabilities are embedded across the portfolio via Access Evo AI, with key partnerships such as Microsoft Azure for API management and Kojo for construction procurement integration.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Access Coins Evo: Construction ERP platform purpose-built for specialty contractors with built-in AI intelligence.
- Access Fonn
- Access Fathom
- Access Mintsoft
- Access Unleashed
- Access Weighsoft
- Access Paytronix
- Access SHR
- Access ResDiary
- Access QikServe
- Access Wireless Social
- Access CRM
- Access Prospect (ProspectSoft)
- Access Orchestrate
- Access PaySuite
- Access Evo
- Access Workspace
- Access Learning (Access LMS Evo)
- Access Construction
- Access Hospitality
- Access Legal
- Access Recruitment
- Access Health & Social Care (Access HSC)
- PeoplePlanner
- APS
- Handisoft
- Elite
- Tradify
- MaxOptra
- Enthuse
- Oysta Technology
- Onboarded
- smartAI
- ChangeGPS
- STAAH
- Access EngageAML
- Guestline
- inCase
Products and services
- Access Coins Evo Construction ERP platform purpose-built for specialty MEP and civil contractors, providing unified financials, job costing, payroll, procurement, service management, and compliance with AI-powered real-time forecasting and automation. Sold in three tiers (Core, Professional, Enterprise) in the US market.
- Access Evo Unified digital workspace platform that brings all Access products, data, and processes together via single sign-on with role-based apps, action-focused Workspaces, analytics, collaboration tools, and AI capabilities across Standard and Professional editions.
- Access Paytronix All-in-one guest engagement platform for restaurants and convenience stores providing loyalty programs, online ordering, CRM, AI-driven marketing campaigns, payment solutions, mobile apps, subscriptions, and contactless experiences.
- Access Fathom Award-winning financial analysis, reporting, and cash flow forecasting software used by 80,000+ businesses worldwide; integrates directly with leading accounting platforms for management reporting and consolidated multi-entity reporting.
- Access Mintsoft Cloud-based warehouse management and order fulfillment software for 3PLs, wholesalers, and eCommerce operations; provides order management, multi-location inventory, courier management, mobile barcode scanning, and 150+ integrations with couriers, marketplaces, and shopping carts.
- Access Orchestrate Production planning and scheduling software (APS) for manufacturing with day-to-day scheduling, capacity planning, what-if analysis, drag-and-drop Gantt charts, shop floor data capture, and JIT/lean manufacturing support; cloud-hosted with 99.9% uptime SLA.
- Access SHR Full-suite hotel management software offering AI-powered Central Reservation System (CRS), Revenue Management System (RMS), booking engine, hotel CRM, digital marketing, website design, and casino booking solutions for hotel groups, independent hotels, and casino hotels.
- Access Weighsoft Cloud-based waste management software for vehicle fleets involved in waste collection, disposal, and tracking; modules include skip hire, ready mix concrete, commercial waste, hazardous waste, construction aggregate, and weighbridge management with mobile fleet technology and GPS tracking.
- Access QikServe Complete digital ordering and kitchen management system for hospitality, used in over 8,000 outlets across 40+ countries processing hundreds of millions of transactions annually.
- Access ResDiary Restaurant reservation and table management platform supporting over 9,000 venues across European and ANZ markets with comprehensive booking and guest management capabilities.
- Access Unleashed Cloud-based inventory management software providing real-time visibility over stock, sales, purchasing, and production; supports barcode scanning, lot/serial tracking, multi-channel order management, and 30+ app integrations including Xero, QuickBooks, Shopify, Amazon, WooCommerce, and Lightspeed.
- Access CRM CRM software designed for any business in any industry, providing lead management, sales pipeline, marketing campaign success, centralized reporting, and integration with systems including Xero.
- Guestline (Guestline Evo) Smart hotel management platform acquired from The Riverside Company in July 2023; streamlines hotel operations and enhances guest engagement through integrated reservation, distribution, and property management.
- Access LMS Evo AI-powered learning management system with Access Copilot for UK manufacturers; automates administrative tasks and delivers personalized training to navigate evolving regulatory compliance requirements, drawing insights from over 3,000 customers.
- MaxOptra Cloud-based route optimization and delivery management platform serving 450+ customers optimizing 6,000+ vehicles daily across 26 industry sectors with AI-driven fleet management capabilities.
- Access PaySuite Payments division of The Access Group combining payment initiation with real-time account data, including card, Direct Debit, and now Open Banking capabilities following the Ordo infrastructure acquisition.
- EngageAML AML compliance software integrated with FrankieOne's identity verification platform, providing sanctions screening, adverse media monitoring, and identity verification across 350+ data sources for Australian accounting firms ahead of tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms.
- inCase Mobile app for legal professionals used by over 3,300 fee earners and 400,000 clients; integrates with all major case management systems to improve client communication, billable productivity, and transaction times.
- PeoplePlanner UK-based workforce management solution for the care sector; catalyst for the Access Health & Social Care Division, now part of Access Health's 22 businesses.
- ChangeGPS Compliance and advisory software for accounting firms in Australia and New Zealand; integrates with Access Group assets including APS, Fathom, Handisoft, and Elite.
- Enthuse London-based fundraising, donations, and events registration technology platform; official online fundraising partner for London Marathon Events and Great Run, serving thousands of charities across UK and Ireland.
- Tradify Job management platform for trade businesses trusted by thousands of trade professionals; expands Access Group's global ERP software offerings in the trades sector.
- Onboarded / smartAI Australian-based recruitment onboarding software and AI-driven automation solutions; achieves 84% candidate completion rate within 24 hours and enhances Access Recruitment's onboarding automation.
- STAAH APAC-focused accommodation distribution platform used as the launch vehicle for Access Evo AI in India through Access Hospitality's regional expansion strategy.
- Oysta Technology Personal alarms and telecare devices for VIP safety; integrated into Access HSC ecosystem to enhance preventative and responsive care services in UK and Ireland health and social care sectors.
- Access Fonn Mobile-first construction project management software capturing RFIs, submittals, daily logs, safety checks, and document control on mobile in real-time; site activity flows directly into Access Coins Evo job costing, payroll, and project financials.
Companies that use The Access Group
Customer profileNamed customers57 records
Segments14 records
Ideal customer profiles7 records
The Access Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration25 records
AI capability14 records
Feature12 records
The Access Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- Ordo (acquired by Access PaySuite)coreAccess PaySuite, the payments division of The Access Group, has acquired the Open Banking infrastructure of UK payments platform Ordo. The deal gives Access full ownership of core payments infrastructure, strengthening ability to combine payment initiation with real-time account data and embed open banking across its platform alongside card and Direct Debit capabilities.
- FrankieOnecorePartnership with identity verification platform FrankieOne to enhance AML compliance capabilities of Access Group's EngageAML software ahead of Australia's tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms taking effect 1 July 2026. The partnership integrates FrankieOne's fraud prevention technology—including sanctions screening, adverse media monitoring, and identity verification across over 350 data sources—directly into EngageAML to help accounting firms meet new regulatory obligations.
- MicrosoftflagshipMicrosoft is a flagship technology partner. Access Group is featured as a Microsoft AI partner built on Azure AI infrastructure, with roadmap aligned to Microsoft Azure releases. Access uses Azure API Management's AI gateway capabilities (handling 3 trillion API requests monthly, 2,000+ enterprise customers) to govern AI workloads in production. Microsoft cited Access Group as a customer case study demonstrating up to 75% reduction in cost per API call and AI assistants handling tens of thousands of queries daily. Microsoft has named Access Group as a customer in its IDC MarketScape Worldwide API Management 2026 Leader assessment.
- KojocoreStrategic integration partnership between Access Coins Evo construction ERP platform and Kojo procurement platform. Connects field purchasing, procurement, warehouse operations, and job cost accounting into a single automated workflow for MEP and HVAC contractors. Both companies cited productivity gains and wider margins as key benefits for shared customers.
- London Marathon EventscoreEnthuse (acquired by Access Group) serves as the official online fundraising partner for London Marathon Events and Great Run. This partnership is expected to be leveraged post-acquisition to enhance Access's charity software capabilities through Access Evo, enabling charities to access digital fundraising, donor and volunteer management tools.
- PlaidcorePlaid integration provides Access Construction with access to over 12,000 US financial institutions with real-time transaction processing. Standard integration for AP automation and bank reconciliation.
- Wolters KluwerminorArup Mukherjee (now Head of Marketing for Hospitality APAC at Access) brings 16 years of B2B marketing experience from Wolters Kluwer, Gartner, and Cvent. Access has historically hired talent from Wolters Kluwer across CTO and product roles.
- FirstCapitalminorFirstCapital advised ClassForKids on its acquisition by The Access Group, supporting the deal through its SMART dealmaking approach involving strategic negotiations and due diligence.
- DocuSigncoreDocuSign integration is standard in Access Construction (Access Coins Evo) for digital document signing and workflows.
- XerocoreXero integration enables Access CRM to keep one source of information across CRM and accounting. Fathom integrates directly with Xero for financial reporting and planning. Unleashed inventory management supports Xero integration for real-time financial reporting.
- QuickBooks (Intuit)coreQuickBooks Online integration with Unleashed for automated accounting and inventory tracking. Fathom integrates with QuickBooks for business planning and budgeting. Construction customers can migrate from QuickBooks.
- ShopifycoreShopify integration with Unleashed for eCommerce inventory management; Mintsoft also integrates with Shopify among its 150+ integrations for order fulfillment.
- AmazoncoreAmazon integration with Unleashed for managing Amazon inventory and sales. Paytronix also integrates with Amazon as a payments and ordering partner. Mintsoft provides FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) order status and stock level visibility.
- Light & WondercoreLight & Wonder unveiled expanded systems integration with Access SHR's CRS software. This strategic technology integration enables casino hotels to leverage SHR's central reservation system alongside Light & Wonder gaming systems.
- AutodeskcoreAccess Group is recognized as an Autodesk Gold Partner. Construction solutions integrate with Autodesk construction ecosystem tools.
- The Access FoundationcoreThe Access Foundation is Access Group's philanthropic arm that donated £2.18m over the last financial year to help address digital poverty. The Foundation supports causes nominated by Access people and helps to bridge the digital divide.
- GartnerminorArup Mukherjee (now Access Hospitality APAC Head of Marketing) previously worked at Gartner. Talent partnership/recruiting context rather than commercial partnership.
- K-Youth Programme (Malaysia Government)minorAccess Group is participating in Malaysia's K-Youth Programme aligned with the national goal of generating 500,000 digital jobs by 2025, supporting its 1,000+ digital jobs target in Malaysia by 2027.
Scale indicators22 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
The Access Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sage Group: UK-headquartered mid-market business software provider with a portfolio spanning accounting, payroll, HR, ERP, and construction — directly comparable to Access's core SMB/mid-market vertical SaaS model in the UK and internationally.
- Constellation Software: Canadian vertical SaaS roll-up that acquires and operates hundreds of niche software businesses globally — the most analogous public market comparable to Access's 100+ acquisitions model, though Constellation operates more decentralized.
- Procore Technologies: Leading cloud-based construction management platform targeting specialty contractors, general contractors, and owners — direct competitor to Access Coins Evo in the US specialty contractor market that Access is aggressively expanding into.
- Toast: Cloud-based restaurant POS and management platform serving restaurants of all sizes — directly comparable to Access Paytronix's guest engagement/loyalty/ordering platform for restaurants and convenience stores.
- Epicor: Industry-specific ERP software for manufacturing, distribution, retail, and services — comparable to Access Orchestrate, Access Unleashed, and Access Weighsoft in the manufacturing, wholesale, and waste verticals.
Broad incumbents
- Roper Technologies: US-listed diversified vertical software and technology products company that builds value through compounding niche software acquisitions — directly comparable investment thesis to Access Group's PE-backed vertical SaaS roll-up.
- Intuit: Diversified financial software platform (QuickBooks, Mailchimp) with deep SMB penetration — comparable to Access's Fathom financial reporting and Access CRM/Unleashed accounting-adjacent products targeting the same SMB base.
- Oracle NetSuite: Cloud ERP suite targeting mid-market and SMB customers globally — competes with Access's mid-market ERP ambitions including Access Coins Evo and Access Orchestrate.
- Workday: Cloud enterprise platform for HR, finance, and planning — comparable to Access People division and Access LMS Evo, though Workday targets larger enterprises while Access targets mid-market.
Emerging players
- Mews: Cloud-native hotel property management system challenger — emerging competitor to Access Hospitality brands (SHR, Guestline, ResDiary) particularly targeting independent and boutique hotels with modern UX.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat8 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
The Access Group financial estimates
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The Access Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles21 records
The Access Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries26 records
The Access Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors4 records
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The Access Group M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A77 records
Investments2 records
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Frequently asked questions about The Access Group
What does The Access Group do?
The Access Group is a UK-headquartered business management software provider that develops, acquires and sells cloud-based SaaS products serving 160,000+ small and mid-sized organizations across construction, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, legal, charity, accounting and other verticals. Its portfolio is unified through Access Evo, a digital workspace platform, and includes construction ERP (Access Coins Evo), hotel management (Access SHR, Guestline, STAAH), restaurant guest engagement (Paytronix, ResDiary), warehouse management (Mintsoft), financial reporting (Fathom), inventory management (Unleashed), and production planning (Orchestrate). The company generates over £1.2 billion in annual recurring revenue, primarily through subscription-based software licensing with associated implementation and professional services.
Is The Access Group a public or private company?
The Access Group is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was The Access Group founded?
The Access Group was founded in 1991. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is The Access Group based?
The Access Group is headquartered in Loughborough, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does The Access Group make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. SaaS Subscription (Recurring) is the primary driver. The others are professional Services - Implementation & Training, access PaySuite - Payments / Open Banking, hardware / Peripherals (Mobile Scanning, Devices) and hospitality - Venue Subscription (ResDiary).
Who are The Access Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sage Group, Constellation Software, Procore Technologies, Toast and Epicor. Broad incumbents are Roper Technologies, Intuit, Oracle NetSuite and Workday. Mews is listed as an emerging player.
Does The Access Group have an API?
Yes. Access Group uses Microsoft Azure API Management to govern API integrations across its platform portfolio, with customer deployments reporting significant results. The company integrates with numerous third-party platforms via APIs including Paytronix (online ordering, loyalty, CRM, payments), Microsoft Azure, Kojo (procurement), and various accounting, payment, and marketplace platforms. API usage is enterprise-focused through integration partnerships rather than a publicly documented developer portal.
What industry is The Access Group in?
The Access Group's product category is Business Management Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAEAIAA, Managed Workplace Services (DaaS/Workplace-as-a-Service), with a secondary code of BPAEAOAH, Cloud FinOps & SaaS Spend Management. Its NAICS code is 51321 and its SIC code is 7370.