Univerus

Name

Univerus

Legal name

Univerus Software Inc.

Website

https://univerus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Moody

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Software Subscriptions: Mission-critical vertical software solutions sold as subscriptions to government, utilities, education, and private sector organizations. Products include ERP, asset management, field service, HR/HCM, media, and sport/recreation solutions.
2. Implementation and Professional Services: Professional services for software implementation, customization, and integration with existing systems. Enterprise software typically requires significant onboarding and configuration.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Univerus acquires, supports and invests in companies that sell industry-specific vertical software solutions. It offers 70+ products across 8 industries (Government, Utilities & Energy, Education, Sport & Recreation, Workforce & HCM, Media & Communications, Manufacturing & Distribution, and Nonprofit) all built on or connected to its UNITY unified application platform that provides shared sign-on, modular data architecture, and unified reporting.

Product overview

Univerus is a vertical market software company operating as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core platform is Unity ERP, which provides shared sign-on, reporting, and data connectivity across all vertical solutions. The portfolio includes specialized products organized by industry: Government solutions (EvergreenWorx, Tangicloud), Asset & Field Management (Univerus Assets, Field, Routing, Waste & Recycling), Workforce & HCM (PDS Vista HCM, Mindscope, Compliance, FirePro), Sport & Recreation (Univerus Sport, Rec), Utilities & Energy (Energy Intelligence, SmartGridCIS, Varasset), Media & Communications (TV Media, ADS Media Solutions, Display Systems Intl, Capital Networks), Education (Baragar Systems, EduSuite), and Manufacturing & Distribution (Software for Hardware, Blue Ocean Systems, FoodPM). The company has made over 25 acquisitions since 2019 to build out this comprehensive suite of mission-critical software solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UNITY: Modern application platform that helps Univerus build better software, providing a single user-experience across all vertical market solutions.
• EvergreenWorx
• Tangicloud
• Univerus Assets
• Univerus Field
• Univerus Routing
• Univerus Waste & Recycling
• PDS Vista HCM
• Univerus Mindscope
• Univerus Compliance
• Univerus FirePro
• Univerus Sport
• Univerus Rec
• Energy Intelligence
• SmartGridCIS
• Univerus Varasset
• TV Media
• ADS Media Solutions
• Display Systems International
• Capital Networks Limited
• Univerus Baragar Systems
• Univerus EduSuite
• Software for Hardware
• Blue Ocean Systems
• Univerus FoodPM
• Synergy

Products and services

• UNITY Application Platform Modern application platform that helps Univerus build software faster with shared sign-on, modular yet connected data architecture, and integrated reporting across all products. Serves as the unifying foundation for all Univerus vertical software solutions.
• EvergreenWorx Government-focused enterprise software solution within the Univerus portfolio for finance, HR, payroll, and operations of local government municipalities.
• Tangicloud Cloud-based fund accounting solution for nonprofits and governments, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, streamlining budgeting, grants, and audits with real-time allocations and compliance tools.
• Univerus Assets Asset lifecycle management solution that tracks technology, equipment, and fleet assets while supporting preventative maintenance and work orders with geospatial visibility.
• Univerus Field Field service management tool that coordinates work orders, inspections, and service delivery with mobile-enabled capabilities and intelligent routing.
• Univerus Routing Routing optimization solution for field operations, improving route efficiency and reducing costs associated with dispatching vehicles and field crews.
• Univerus Waste & Recycling Waste and recycling management solution with optimized scheduling and tracking tools for municipal environmental services.
• PDS Vista HCM Comprehensive human capital management suite delivering HR, payroll, benefits, recruiting, onboarding, time and attendance, analytics, self-service, and workflow capabilities for North American organizations.
• Univerus Mindscope All-in-one ATS/CRM built for recruiters to post jobs to multiple boards, track candidates, and manage client relationships.
• Univerus Compliance Cloud-based safety management platform that streamlines incident reporting, training management, and regulatory compliance for building stronger safety cultures.
• Univerus FirePro Modular fire department management system with tools for incident reporting, personnel management, training, inspections, scheduling, and equipment tracking, deployed in over 250 Canadian fire departments.
• Univerus Sport Sports management solution that handles online registration, team roster management, schedules, athlete eligibility, and communication portals for coaches and parents.
• Univerus Rec Recreation and facility management system for public-facing facility rentals, membership management, and program registrations with automated billing and real-time scheduling.
• Energy Intelligence Energy management software for utility operations including consumption monitoring, billing management, and operational efficiency.
• SmartGridCIS Customer information and billing system for utilities providing account management, usage tracking, and revenue visibility.
• Univerus Varasset Work and asset management software for power and communications industries, including Varasset XAM and Joint Use 365 for automating back-office joint use processes.
• TV Media Television listings and entertainment data solutions serving broadcasters, media companies, newspapers, and video providers, powering apps, set-top boxes, and websites.
• ADS Media Solutions Guest directory programs for hotels, providing top-notch digital signage and directory solutions across Canadian and US properties.
• Display Systems Intl Scrolling TV guides, character generators, and digital signage systems serving education, healthcare, hospitality, and cable industries.
• Capital Networks Limited Digital signage and communication software featuring the Audience content management system for interactive directories, bulletin boards, wayfinding, mobile messaging, and emergency alerts.
• Univerus Baragar Systems Education-focused software solution within the Univerus portfolio serving K-12 school boards and education organizations.
• Univerus EduSuite Education administration platform built natively on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, providing financial management, student administration, procurement, reporting, and multi-entity oversight for K-12, post-secondary, and education organizations.
• Software for Hardware Estimating and project management software for commercial door, frame, and hardware distributors, serving nearly 1,000 industry professionals across the U.S. and Canada.
• Blue Ocean Systems Manufacturing and distribution software solution within the Univerus portfolio for production, inventory, and distribution operations.
• Univerus FoodPM Food product management solution for food processing operations within the Univerus manufacturing and distribution portfolio.
• ScriptString.AI Utility Data Automation Patented AI technology that ingests, normalizes, and validates utility data from any format, vendor, or language for clean, standardized, audit-ready data integrated with Energy Management Systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,500 organizations served worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ONLINE Information Services Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 5 June 2023Integration partnership to provide Univerus Energy & Water clients with ONLINE Utility Exchange for risk assessment and bad-debt prevention. The integration allows real-time credit risk assessment, deposit decisions, and accounts receivable management with automated payment experience sharing across utilities.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Industry Solutions Vendor (ISV) and Microsoft-certified software company relationships. Tangicloud and EduSuite products are built natively on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with Azure hosting and 99.9% uptime SLA. Seamless integration with Microsoft 365, Teams, Power BI, and Power Automate.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Workday: Major cloud ERP/HCM platform offering broader workforce, education, and finance solutions. Competes broadly with Univerus's PDS Vista HCM and Synergy Education offerings from a horizontal-incremental position rather than vertical specialization.
• SAP: Global ERP/HCM incumbent whose broad public sector, utilities, and education suites overlap with Univerus's mission-critical ERP work, particularly where customers may upgrade from Univerus's vertical stacks to SAP's horizontal enterprise platform.
• Roper Technologies: Diversified technology company that acquires and operates vertical market software and engineered products under a 'buy-and-hold' thesis. Shares the Univerus acquisition-led playbook but operates at vastly larger scale and across a broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Jonas Software: Acquirer-operator of vertical market software businesses across construction, fitness, hospitality, and other niches, with a portfolio model that closely mirrors Univerus's emphasis on retaining acquired brands and reinvesting cash flow.
• Constellation Software: Canadian-headquartered perpetual acquirer of vertical market software businesses, operating an identical 'buy-and-hold-forever' roll-up strategy across hundreds of vertical SaaS brands globally. Closely parallels Univerus's M&A model but at far greater scale and maturity.
• Blackbaud: Provider of cloud software for nonprofits, foundations, corporations, education institutions, and healthcare organizations. Directly parallels Univerus's Tangicloud and broader nonprofit vertical focus.
• Volaris Group: Subsidiary of Constellation Software that acquires and operates vertical market software companies across multiple industries including utilities, government, and education. Effectively the closest twin to Univerus in vertical software M&A approach.
• Tyler Technologies: Leading North American provider of software for the public sector, including ERP, courts, public safety, and K-12 education. Directly competes with Univerus's EvergreenWorx, Tangicloud, FirePro, and education products in the U.S. municipal and education markets.
• PowerSchool: Major K-12 education technology provider serving school districts across North America. Competes with Univerus's Baragar and EduSuite platforms in education administration and student information systems.
• Harris Computer Systems: Canadian vertical software acquirer now under Constellation Software focused on mission-critical software for public sector, utilities, healthcare, and education — direct overlap with multiple Univerus verticals and a fellow Canadian acquirer-operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/univerus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/univerus

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A9 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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