SmartCraft acquires UK construction software firm Ground Up, owner of LiveCosts, for EUR 8.45 million

PUBT · 1d ago
SmartCraft acquires UK construction software firm Ground Up, owner of LiveCosts, for EUR 8.45 million
  • SmartCraft bought Ground Up Software, owner of LiveCosts, a cloud cost-control platform for SME contractors in the UK and Ireland.
  • Deal valued the business at EUR 8.45 million, including EUR 6.2 million paid at closing.
  • Up to EUR 2.25 million is deferred through 2029, tied to ARR growth and improved profitability.
  • LiveCosts adds EUR 1.77 million of ARR, up 60% year on year, with a 15% EBITDA-capex margin.
  • Founders Ciarán Brennan and Niall Brennan will continue to lead the business.


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