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Bishop Fleming’s Corporate Finance team advised Avon Data Systems’ shareholders on the acquisition of Rezcontrol by ClearCourse.
12 June 2025
Bishop Fleming’s Corporate Finance team has advised the shareholders of Avon Data Systems on Rezcontrol's acquisition by ClearCourse, a UK-based provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs.
Avon Data is one of the largest privately owned UK suppliers in the property management systems industry, with clients ranging from big hotel groups to independent hotels across the UK. Founded in 1986, Avon Data launched its flagship product, Rezcontrol, in 2020, combining over 30 years’ experience in providing software for the hospitality sector with the latest technology to offer its customers a sophisticated and intuitive tool that’s adaptable to their changing needs.
ClearCourse aims to become a leading engine powering small businesses in the UK by putting big tech solutions in the hands of founders and their growing businesses. This latest addition of Rezcontrol's hotel management software to the group marks an important step in line with this vision. ClearCourse is backed by US-based private equity partners, Aquiline.
Bishop Fleming were the lead financial advisors to the shareholders of Avon Data Systems. The team was led by corporate finance partner Martyn Fraser and director Joe Coghlan, supported by Lindy Adams and Robin Kirkham Parry.
Sarah Cade, Managing Director of Avon Data Systems, commented:
“The Bishop Fleming team provided outstanding support from the beginning to the end. Their expert guidance, unwavering commitment and hands-on approach were invaluable in securing an outcome that will help supercharge our growth in the coming years. This is a milestone moment in the development of Rezcontrol and Bishop Fleming team were instrumental in delivering it.
Joe Coghlan commented:
“We were delighted to work with the Avon Data team on this transaction. They have built a fantastic business and in ClearCourse they now have the perfect partner to enable them to maximise the growth opportunity. I look forward to watching the combined group execute on their vision over the coming years”.
Legal advice to the shareholders was provided by Paul Hardman and Nikki Sohal at Shakespeare Martineau.
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