Volaris Group acquires Symplicity

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FEBRUARY 4, 2026

Volaris Group (Constellation Software) acquires Symplicity Corporation (HIG)

TARGET

Symplicity Corporation

Software solutions for higher education employability and student services.

Ownership	PE-backed · HIG (prior owner); H.I.G. Capital
Headcount	51-200 FTEs
Headquarters	Arlington, Virginia
Leadership	Matt Small, President and CEO
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

Volaris Group

Serial software acquirer and operator (subsidiary of Constellation Software) that buys and holds vertical market software businesses

Ownership	Subsidiary · Constellation Software (parent)
Headcount	10,001+ FTEs
Headquarters	Mississauga, Canada
Deal team	Mark Miller, President and Chief Operating Officer (Constellation Software) Mark Dennison, General Counsel (Constellation Software)
Leadership	Mike Dufton, CEO
Board seats	Mark Miller, President and Chief Operating Officer (Constellation Software)
Buy-side advisor	—

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Volaris Group -> Symplicity Corporation  (2026-09-18)
consolidator_acquisition | Education | announced
Target: Software solutions for higher education employability and student services.
Website: symplicity.com | Buyer site: volarisgroup.com
HQ: Arlington, Virginia | Ownership: pe-backed | Seller: H.I.G. Capital | Buyer sponsor: Constellation Software | Buyer ownership: subsidiary
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Source: Thematic - https://thematichq.com/software/d/volaris-group-symplicity-corporation.html

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