Kobas
Hospitality Tech Holdings Ltd (“Kobas”), is thrilled to announce its acquisition by Vesta Software Group (“Vesta”), a subsidiary of Jonas Software.
The partnership marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey, providing additional support to drive innovation, expand its capabilities, and continue its commitment to the hospitality industry.
With the backing of Vesta, Kobas gains access to expanded resources, unlocking new opportunities for growth including advancements in product development. Kobas will also receive wider expertise from across the group, fostering knowledge sharing and fresh insights that will further strengthen its products and market position.
Vesta’s approach is to acquire successful businesses and support their growth while they operate independently. This approach ensures continuity in how Kobas works with its clients and other partners across the industry. As Kobas embraces this new opportunity, the team remains committed to delivering the powerful and reliable software that hospitality businesses across the UK depend on.
“Kobas has been a labour of love for nearly 16 years, and we’ve navigated some of the most difficult times the industry has faced.” said James O’Sullivan, Founder of Kobas. “It’s great to know that Kobas, the team and the clients will have such caring and competent people marshaling the next stage of the journey. The brightest days of Kobas are still to come and with the new leadership and the passionate support of the team, they are perfectly placed to drive the business forward. I’ll remain a supporter of the product, avid user of the industry and I’m excited to see what comes next.”
With Vesta, Kobas is set to build on its strong foundations, deliver continued advancements, and stay true to its mission – making it simple to provide great hospitality.
About Kobas
Kobas is the complete hospitality system that keeps every part of a hospitality business connected and streamlined.
The software gives teams the power to manage all areas of their operation from one central system, eliminating the complexities that come with standalone systems or many integrations. The result? Greater efficiency, accuracy, and total control. Whether a business is searching for a simple setup containing EPoS, stock and insights for your restaurant, or a full menu of connected technologies for your pub group – Kobas has it covered.
About Vesta Software Group
Vesta Software Group Ltd. operates more than 35 independently managed software brands around the world, providing them with the strategic guidance and financial security required to be leaders in their respective markets. From its roots in the Education and POS sectors, Vesta’s reach has grown extensively across the world with companies based in Chile, Peru, Uruguay, the United Kingdom and continental Europe. Today, Vesta Software Group is proud to supply industry-leading enterprise management software and related services to more than 50,000 customers worldwide across more than 15 different vertical markets.
