Flexera Software

Flexera Software is an information technology firm that specializes in software licensing, compliance, and installation solutions. The company assists application producers and enterprises in maximizing application usage and enhancing the value derived from their software investments. With over 80,000 customers, Flexera provides essential services such as software license optimization, entitlement management, application packaging, and software vulnerability management. Its offerings are designed to ensure continuous licensing compliance and to help organizations navigate the complexities of evolving technology. By delivering automation and intelligence through its products, Flexera supports clients in accelerating digital transformation and effectively managing their software assets. With more than 25 years of experience, the company has established itself as a trusted leader in the industry.

Joseph Freda

CFO

14 past transactions

Spot by NetApp - FinOps Business

Acquisition in 2025
Spot by NetApp - FinOps Business is a unit of Spot by NetApp an intelligent data infrastructure company. It automatically optimizes and reduces cloud costs together with cloud infrastructure management,

Snow Software

Acquisition in 2023
Snow Software is a technology intelligence company that specializes in asset management software aimed at helping organizations effectively manage their technology consumption. Its platform offers comprehensive visibility and insight into software, SaaS, hardware, and cloud resources. By automating the reconciliation of license entitlements with actual software installations and monitoring both cloud and on-premise usage, Snow Software enables clients to optimize their software licenses and reduce costs. Additionally, the platform features mobile license management, user authentication, and advanced analytics, which equip IT leaders with the necessary tools to enhance performance and operational agility in a hybrid work environment.

Revulytics

Acquisition in 2020
Revulytics, Inc. specializes in software analytics solutions that help software vendors gain insights into how their applications are used and misused. The company's offerings include CodeArmor Intelligence, which provides actionable intelligence to enhance compliance and reduce software piracy, and CodeArmor Control, which allows software providers to manage unauthorized access and improve user compliance. Revulytics also focuses on identifying organizations using unlicensed software, converting these users into paying customers, and tracking license overuse to recover lost revenue. By providing comprehensive analytics, Revulytics supports product lifecycle management, electronic design automation, and other software market segments, enabling vendors to optimize product development and make informed business decisions. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Revulytics operates as a subsidiary of Flexera Software LLC and has significantly contributed to customer compliance programs, generating substantial new license revenue since its inception.

RISC Networks

Acquisition in 2019
RISC Networks, Inc. is a provider of information technology infrastructure solutions, specializing in IT operations analytics. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, the company delivers actionable insights through its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform. This platform supports IT leaders in navigating the challenges of technological innovation by offering comprehensive analytics for cloud migration, infrastructure readiness, and IT assessments. RISC Networks' services include cloud infrastructure migration analysis, which enhances visibility and control over cloud lifecycle planning, and landscape analysis, which automates the assessment of IT infrastructure for cloud readiness. Additionally, the company focuses on improving the efficiency and resilience of IT systems through thorough evaluations of network components and server performance. As of June 2019, RISC Networks operates as a subsidiary of Flexera Software LLC.

RightScale

Acquisition in 2018
RightScale, Inc., founded in 2006 and based in Santa Barbara, California, specializes in multi-cloud management and cost optimization solutions for enterprises. The company offers the RightScale Optima, a collaborative tool designed to manage and optimize cloud spending across organizations, and the RightScale Cloud Management Platform, which provides instant access to a wide array of public, private, and hybrid cloud services. This platform enables IT departments to maintain control while facilitating rapid application delivery across various business units. Additionally, RightScale offers services in cloud strategy, private cloud design, application migration, and managed services. It caters to a diverse range of industries, including consumer products, healthcare, financial services, and telecommunications, both in the United States and internationally. In September 2018, RightScale was acquired by Flexera Holdings LP.

Brainwaregroup

Acquisition in 2018
Brainwaregroup is a provider of specialized software solutions focused on the IT lifecycle and contract management sectors, based in Switzerland. The company has developed a software asset management platform that offers services in contract management, process automation, and asset management. Its consultants collaborate closely with developers to ensure that the solutions are configured, customized, and tailored to meet the specific needs of organizations. This approach enables clients in the IT lifecycle and contract management industries to optimize their infrastructure and reduce operational costs.

Meta SaaS

Acquisition in 2018
Meta SaaS, Inc. develops a software as a service (SaaS) management solution tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. The platform offers a comprehensive vendor management system that consolidates various SaaS applications into a single dashboard, enabling users to track and manage their subscriptions effectively. It assists businesses in monitoring license utilization across all vendors, providing insights into actual usage and identifying potential savings. Additionally, the solution maintains PCI compliance and integrates with expense, accounting, and payment vendors, streamlining financial oversight. Meta SaaS also tracks contract dates and adjusts reminders based on contract values and vendor-specific requirements. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, the company operates as a subsidiary of Flexera Software LLC.

BDNA

Acquisition in 2017
BDNA specializes in transforming enterprise asset data by enriching it with market context, simplifying integrations, and enhancing decision-making processes. The company utilizes Technopedia, a comprehensive source of hardware and software asset information, which includes a content library categorizing over 2 million products from 34,000 suppliers and receives 2,500 daily updates. This repository provides essential business information, including compatibility, support dates, end-of-life details, and migration data. By automating and normalizing asset data, BDNA eliminates manual processes and bottlenecks, resulting in improved visibility, compliance, and faster time to market. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, BDNA serves a diverse range of customers globally across various sectors.

Palamida

Acquisition in 2016
Palamida, Inc. is a provider of application security solutions focused on open source software. Founded in 2003 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of products designed to help organizations manage the use of open source and third-party code in their software development projects. Its offerings include the Palamida Enterprise Edition, which provides comprehensive tools for identifying and tracking vulnerabilities, licenses, and compliance issues associated with externally developed modules. Additionally, Palamida offers the Standard Edition, which includes essential scanning and analysis features, and the Governance Edition, which focuses on request and approval workflows without scanning capabilities. By utilizing Palamida's solutions, organizations can enhance the security and compliance of their web and software applications, thereby mitigating risks related to license violations and software vulnerabilities. As of 2016, Palamida operates as a subsidiary of Flexera Software LLC.

Secunia

Acquisition in 2015
Secunia is an IT security solutions provider that specializes in vulnerability intelligence and management software. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to help businesses and individuals manage and control vulnerability threats across their networks and endpoints. Secunia's award-winning portfolio includes solutions for vulnerability assessment and automated patch management, ensuring effective endpoint protection through advanced application scanning and expert customer service. The company serves a diverse client base, including Fortune 500 companies, Global 2000 businesses, and government agencies worldwide, with operations extending to North America, the U.K., and the Middle East. The dedicated efforts of the renowned Secunia Research Team underpin its solutions, supported by focused sales and customer support functions.

SCCM Expert

Acquisition in 2012
SCCM Expert specializes in providing services related to Windows deployment, asset management, and request management. The company offers solutions that include software request management and inventory management, along with an enhanced asset management suite. These services are designed to help organizations streamline their IT operations and improve the efficiency of their asset utilization. By focusing on effective management of software and hardware resources, SCCM Expert aims to support businesses in optimizing their IT infrastructure.

ManageSoft

Acquisition in 2010
ManageSoft specializes in enterprise software management solutions designed to reduce IT support costs for desktops, laptops, and servers globally. The company enables large organizations to automate the deployment, updating, and management of software and security patches across various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and UNIX. ManageSoft's offerings include automated solutions for security patch management, server management, software deployment, and IT asset tracking, among others. By integrating policy-based management with a scalable architecture, ManageSoft enhances IT service delivery and significantly lowers operational expenses. Additionally, the company provides services such as requirements analysis, custom integration, software packaging, and training to support its clients in optimizing their software management processes.

HONICO Software

Acquisition in 2009
HONICO Software is a company that was acquired by Flexera Software in 2009.

Intraware

Acquisition in 2008
Intraware, Inc. provides digital asset delivery services for enterprise technology publishers. It offers SubscribeNet, a Web-based delivery and support platform that enables technology companies to deliver, track, and manage the software, licenses, and other digital content they distribute to their customers. The company also provides software lifecycle management services for corporations and enterprise software vendors in the United States and internationally; and digital delivery and entitlement management solutions. In addition, it offers integrated solutions for managing the sale, distribution, licensing, and renewal of software products and licenses. Further, the company provides print-on-demand and physical delivery services. It has a strategic relationship with Digital River. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Orinda, California with sales/engineering offices in New York, New York; Los Angeles, California; Chicago, Illinois; Washington, the District of Columbia; Cleveland, Ohio; Boston, Massachusetts; Dallas, Texas; and Seattle, Washington. As of January 7, 2009, Intraware Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Acresso Software, Inc.
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