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BOSTON & SARPSBORG, Norway-( )-TA Associates, a leading global growth private equity firm, todayannounced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to invest inCompusoft, a leading provider of computer-aided design (“CAD”) softwareto the kitchen and bathroom retail industries. The investment isexpected to close in the third quarter of 2018.
Financial terms of thetransaction were not disclosed.Compusoft’s main products, Winner Design and Innoplus, provide designand sales support to kitchen and bathroom retailers, respectively. Theuser-friendly CAD systems include proprietary databases of graphicelements, pricing information and language translations from more than2,800 digital manufacturer catalogues. They also featurefully-integrated graphics displayed in real‐time 3D.
AdditionalCompusoft products allow individuals to easily design and view kitchensor bathrooms in 3D on a smartphone or tablet. The company also offersback-office customer relationship management (CRM) and processmanagement software systems for small and large businesses.
Founded in1989 in Sarpsborg, Norway, Compusoft operates in 14 countries acrossEurope, as well as South Africa and Australia, and serves approximately12,000 customers, including leading global manufacturers and retailers.“Compusoft is among the industry leaders in Europe, with a high qualitybusiness model and an impressive history of sustained growth,” saidNaveen Wadhera, a Managing Director at TA Associates who will join theCompusoft Board of Directors. “We look forward to partnering withCompusoft, which fits squarely within our focus on profitable businesseswith strong management teams and proprietary products and services, tohelp the company capitalize on its strategy and accelerate growth.”“Given our mission to create measurable added value for our customers,we believe TA Associates, with their well-earned reputation for helpingbusinesses reach their full potential, is an ideal partner forCompusoft,” said David Tombre, Chief Executive Officer, Compusoft. “Wehave enjoyed notable organic and acquisitive growth over the course ofour nearly 30-year history and are confident that TA can help us buildon that success.
We welcome the opportunity to work with TA as weexplore opportunities for continued expansion.”“As the demand for kitchen and bathroom modeling services continues torise, we expect interest in Compusoft’s unique offerings andcapabilities to expand further across Europe and other regions,” said J.Morgan Seigler, a Managing Director at TA Associates who will also jointhe Compusoft Board of Directors. “Importantly, Compusoft’s innovativetechnology provides customers with a user-friendly experience to developfully-customized spaces to meet their individual needs and desires. Withthe company’s leading market position, we anticipate continuedmeaningful growth for Compusoft.”Goodwin is providing legal counsel, while Alvarez & Marsal and KPMG areproviding consulting services to TA Associates. Kvale is providing legalcounsel and ABG Sundal Collier is serving as financial advisor toCompusoft.About Compusoft Founded in 1989 in Sarpsborg, Norway,Compusoft provides sales, management, communication, web and businesssolutions for the kitchen and bath industry. The company’s advanced CADsoftware solutions offer dynamic sales tools for retailers, helping themlead customers through the entire planning process, from sketch to fullyinstalled kitchen or bath. With a focus on creating added value for itscustomers, Compusoft combines the development of high-quality softwarewith a dedication to customer service.
Compusoft operates in 14countries across Europe, as well as South Africa and Australia. For moreinformation, please visit.About TA Associates Now in its 50th year, TA Associates isone of the largest and most experienced global growth private equityfirms. Focused on five target industries – technology, healthcare,financial services, consumer and business services – TA invests inprofitable, growing companies with opportunities for sustained growth,and has invested in nearly 500 companies around the world.
Investing aseither a majority or minority investor, TA employs a long-term approach,utilizing its strategic resources to help management teams build lastingvalue in growth companies. TA has raised $24 billion in capital sinceits founding in 1968 and is committing to new investments at the pace of$1.5 to $2 billion per year. The firm’s more than 80 investmentprofessionals are based in Boston, Menlo Park, London, Mumbai and HongKong. More information about TA Associates can be found at.
Best Kitchen Design Software 2019 - Reviews for Mac and PCAfter more than 240 hours of testing the best kitchen design software, was our top pick. This is due to its easy usability, exhaustive object library and full array of designing tools. It allows you to drag and drop decor wherever you want in your design in both 2D and 3D modes. Unlike other programs we reviewed, this program’s floating objects feature worked flawlessly.
It also has a very useful materials list and cost estimation tool that lets you know exactly what it will take to bring your design into the real world. Our top pick blew the competition out of the water. It scored high marks in all the tests we put to it.Chief among them was our ease-of-use test; we gave it an A+ grade because it’s the simplest program to pick up and go.
It offers instructional videos and written guides that walk you through each feature step by step. It may take you a while to learn all the tools this software has to offer, but once you do, you will have a lot of design power at your fingertips.The other main reason we chose this program as our top pick is its complete tool set. It has a library of more than 7,5000 objects to design your kitchen with, the most of any program we evaluated. It also comes equipped with a material list and cost estimator to let you know what you’ll need in order to bring your kitchen from the digital realm into real life. Its photo import tool isn’t perfect, but still useful.
The floating object tools worked flawlessly. All the other tools work well, and you shouldn’t have any trouble finding what you need.Best Value.
If all those extras don't appeal and you want to save a few bucks, this program may suit your needs. It costs a fraction of our top pick – Virtual Architect Ultimate Home Design – but still manages to pack in nearly every tool we look for in the best kitchen design software.It’s not as easy to learn, but you’ll get the hang of it quickly enough. It has a library of 4,700 objects to work with; not nearly as many as some other applications, but more than enough to get the job done.This software is relatively easy to learn and use – not as intuitive as our top pick, but you should get the hang of it without too many problems. There are 45 sample floor plans to use as starting templates and customize them until you get exactly what you want. After a little experimenting with the sample plans, you’ll be able to build a kitchen from the ground up. It also comes with design tools for cabinets, furniture, fireplaces and more.
The SmartWand tool allows you to experiment with different colors and materials for every aspect of your kitchen.Most Compatible. SketchUp and Trimble 3D Warehouse are third-party databases of objects for kitchen design.
Home Designer Interiors is the only program we reviewed that can draw from both.Others can only use SketchUp, and some can’t use either. This drastically expands the program’s native object library from 6,500 to essentially unlimited.Additionally, this program is available for Macintosh computers, something most of the other programs lack.
It also has the best photo importer we encountered. You can scan pictures of existing rooms into your computer, then use them as the basis for your kitchen design. This is great if you plan to expand an existing kitchen, or simply want to copy or build on a kitchen that you like.Unfortunately, the drag-and-drop tool leaves much to be desired. Compared to the other programs we reviewed, it’s buggy and slow. Additionally, it scored relatively low in our ease-of-use tests. You’ll still be able to learn it without too many headaches, but it will take you longer than most of the other programs. If you ever need help using a tool, you can consult the video tutorials on the software’s official website.Best for CAD Users.
Professional designers and architects use a program called CAD to create their visions. But CAD programs are complicated and require years of training and practice to master.Punch Home & Landscape Design Premium incorporates CAD elements into its interface and allows users to export their plans into a format they can take to a professional designer or contractor.
And, in our experience, this program does that the best of all the kitchen design programs we compared.As its name implies this product is not just for kitchens, but for your whole home. From bathrooms, studies and bedrooms to landscapes, gardens and more, this is an all-in-one solution. If you’re looking for a comprehensive program, this is the one to buy.Best for Quick Projects.