# Embrace

> Embrace Software Inc. acquires and operates established, industry-specific software businesses. Its model combines long-term ownership and local operating autonomy with shared development, finance, recruiting and sales support. In August 2026, the company reported 17 portfolio businesses across six operating groups and nearly 500 team members in nine countries.

- **Founded:** 2021
- **Headquarters:** Tampa, United States
- **Founders:** Mohan Plakkot (Founder and CEO)
- **Products:** Software acquisitions and long-term ownership, Shared services, Guardian Software Systems, XAP / Choices360, Valogix
- **Notable:** Reported 17 portfolio companies and six operating groups in August 2026., Reported nearly 500 team members across nine countries in August 2026., Named to the Inc. 5000 in 2025 and 2026.

## Products & services

- **Software acquisitions and long-term ownership** — Acquires essential B2B software businesses, targeting $2 million to $30 million in revenue and substantial contractually recurring revenue; current profitability is not required.
- **Shared services** — Development and technology support, recruiting, accounting, business intelligence, legal advisory, sales and marketing resources for portfolio companies.
- **Guardian Software Systems** — ERP and manufacturing execution software for foundries and metal casting; acquired in April 2023, with a separate $1 million investment announced in November.
- **XAP / Choices360** — Career and college planning software; XAP acquired April 2024 and a Choices360 AI assistant announced February 2025.
- **Valogix** — Inventory planning and replenishment optimization software for small and midsize businesses.
- **Hirezon** — Recruiting, applicant tracking, onboarding, performance evaluation and HR forms software, particularly for higher education; remains independently operated.
- **JS Technologies / CollectMax and Accis** — Legal collections platforms for case management, compliance tracking, automation and reporting.
- **CSPI** — Digital banking software serving financial institutions, acquired into the Finance Group in January 2026.
- **Fairfax Software / Quick Modules** — Government and commercial financial transaction processing, document capture and payments software; acquired June 2026 as the GovTech platform.

## Achievements

- Reported 17 portfolio companies and six operating groups in August 2026.
- Reported nearly 500 team members across nine countries in August 2026.
- Named to the Inc. 5000 in 2025 and 2026.
- Inc. lists Embrace at No. 2,354 for 2026, with 143% three-year growth.
- Announced a separate $1 million investment in Guardian in November 2023.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Announced a second consecutive Inc. 5000 listing; reported 17 companies, six groups and nearly 500 team members in nine countries.
- **2026-06** — Acquired Fairfax Software to establish a GovTech platform; Donna Castello continues as president.
- **2026-01** — Acquired JS Technologies, Hirezon and CSPI, expanding legal collections, education HR and digital banking capabilities.
- **2025-02** — Announced an AI assistant within XAP’s Choices360 career and college planning platform.

## Links

- Website: https://www.embracesoftwareinc.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/embrace-software-inc

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Last updated: 2026-10-24