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Valsoft Corporation
Valsoft Corporation acquires mission-critical vertical market software companies and supports them for the long term. Founded in Montreal, it has spent more...
Valsoft Corporation
Valsoft Corporation acquires mission-critical vertical market software companies and supports them for the long term. Founded in Montreal, it has spent more than a decade acquiring, building, and strengthening software businesses globally. Today Valsoft includes more than 150 companies across 20+ industries, operating through a decentralized model with seven operating groups and a permanent capital mindset, including shared AI capabilities.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Montreal
Corporate office
7405 Rte Transcanadienne Suite 100, Montreal, QC H4T 1Z2, Canada
Additional offices
Toronto, ON, Canada
Principals
Sam Youssef - Founder and CEO
Steph Manos - Founder
Michael Assi - Chief Operating Officer
Joseph Khoubbieh - Chief Investment Officer
David Felicissimo - General Counsel
Wissam Alame - Chief AI Officer
Erica Singerman - Head of People
Mitch Bourassa - Executive Vice President of Operations
Michael Assi - CEO & Managing Partner
Aspire Software Group
Anthony Caruso - Managing Partner
Edelweiss Software Group
Christopher Malouf - Managing Partner
Fluent Software Group
Gaurav Goyal - Managing Partner
Lighthouse Software Group
Joe Farruggia - Managing Partner
Manos Software Group
Costa Tagalakis - Managing Partner
TAG Software Group
William Malouf - M&A Director
Ray Mohsenin - Investment Partner
Shayan Shabanpour - Investment Partner
Adriana Salazar - M&A Associate
Vincent Foucault - M&A Analyst
Ethan Zhou - M&A Associate
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Valsoft structure its ownership of acquired companies?
Valsoft operates a decentralized model in which each acquired business retains its brand, management team, and operational autonomy. The firm assigns each company to one of seven industry-specific operating groups that provide governance, capital for add-on acquisitions, and access to shared technology resources such as Valsoft AI Labs. This structure seeks to combine the benefits of a large, permanent-capital platform with the entrepreneurial focus of founder-led businesses (per firm website, 2026).
Does Valsoft have a defined investment period or fund lifecycle?
No. Valsoft invests with a permanent-capital mindset rather than through a traditional private equity fund structure. The firm states that it acquires companies with the intention of holding them indefinitely, removing the pressure to exit within a fixed horizon. This allows portfolio companies to make long-term product and market investments without preparing for a near-term sale (per firm website, 2026).
What role does artificial intelligence play in Valsoft's operations?
AI is a core part of Valsoft's post-acquisition value-creation strategy. The firm’s AI Labs build proprietary platforms and tools that are then integrated into portfolio companies' products and workflows. Initiatives include an AI-powered phone attendant for hospitality clients and a clinical workflow assistant for healthcare practices, both cited as case studies on the company’s website.
Which sectors does Valsoft explicitly avoid?
Valsoft does not publish a formal exclusion list. Its committed focus is on vertical market software businesses — companies that provide essential, often niche, solutions to specific industries. The portfolio reveals no presence in consumer apps, social media, ad-tech, or hardware manufacturing, implying a deliberate strategy of concentrating on B2B operational-software providers (per firm website, 2026).
How is Valsoft's capital base funded, and who are its backers?
Valsoft does not publicly identify its equity backers or disclose whether capital comes from a single family, a pool of high-net-worth individuals, or institutional limited partners. The firm's website and communications refer simply to a 'permanent capital' base without naming specific investors, leaving its funding structure opaque to outside observers.
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