Join the Founders Circle
An exclusive ClearCourse community for leading software founders
Are you a founder or leader of a successful software business?
Do you want to join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs making strides in their industries?
Could you be interested in selling your business one day?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, The Founders Circle is for you.
What is The Founders Circle?
The Founders Circle brings together founders and business leaders at the forefront of their industries to access exclusive events, meet and discuss ideas with industry experts and acquisition specialists, network with other founders and hear from those who have been through the acquisition process themselves.
This provides an opportunity to learn from others in the same position and grow your understanding of the acquisition process in a no pressure environment.
The Founders Circle is just the start of this journey
Whether you’re already considering acquisition or it’s just a fleeting thought that has crossed your mind once, the community is built for you.
- It's a safe space to discuss future options for your business
- You can learn from other founders about what’s worked for them in the past
- Explore new connections and grow your networking community
- Discover business and industry insights that will help your business grow
- Build your understanding of acquisitions in a no pressure environment, so you’re ready when the time comes
How do you access The Founders Circle?
In person – at exclusive events hosted by ClearCourse designed to enable founders to network and learn more about acquisition
At home – receive access to our quarterly newsletter, packed with industry insights, business updates, whitepapers and founder stories, plus links to join our webinars
How to know if The Founders Circle is right for you
There is no guest list or strict entry requirements to join The Founders Circle. All you need to do to apply is be a founder or owner of a software business who is interested in connecting with your peers and learning about acquisition.
You will get the most out of the community if you:
Have an industry-specific software product
Sell your product predominantly in the UK market
Would like to expand your product offering with embedded payments
Want access to acquisition experts who can guide you through the process in a practical way
Would like other business leaders to discuss challenges and future investment options with
Want to become part of a collaborative team where business leaders learn from each other, and each brand forms part of the culture
The Founders Circle newsletter
Each issue brings together founder stories and practical acquisition insights from experts. Browse the editions below.
Issue 1 / Q1 2026
Acquisition prep
How the key areas of your business can be prepped to ensure acquisition begins smoothly.
Powerful payments
How you can leverage embedded payments in your software to drive accelerated product growth.
Founder insights
A previous software founder on how he found the acquisition process when joining ClearCourse.
Issue 2 / Q2 2026
Rezcontrol’s story
We spoke with Rezcontrol owners Sarah and Mark to find out about life since acquisition.
Due diligence
Learn what each part of your business needs to get the most from due diligence.
New acquisitions
Meet Motasoft and Kurve, our newest acquisitions within Field Services and Hospitality.
Join The Founders Circle
We’re always searching for the next leading software solution to join our group. If you want to network with your peers, gather valuable business insights and be better prepared for the future – join The Founders Circle.