Iris Software - About the company
Iris Software is an acquired company based in Datchet (United Kingdom), founded in 1979. It operates as a Provider of software and services for accountancy, HR, payroll, and education. The company has 1159 active competitors, including 45 funded and 26 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Pilot, Osome and Paylocity.
Company Details
Provider of software and services for accountancy, HR, payroll, and education. The company offers solutions for financial management, workforce management, and school administration. It provides software for payroll processing, HR management, and accounting practices. The company also delivers services such as managed payroll and HR consulting.
- Website
- www.iris.co.uk/
- Social
- Registered Address
- HEATHROW APPROACH 4TH FLOOR,470 LONDON ROAD,SLOUGH,UNITED KINGDOM,SL3 8QY
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1979
Location
Datchet, United Kingdom
Stage
Acquired
Investors
Ranked
6th among 1159 active competitors
Employee Count
2,974 as on Jan 30, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Exit Details
Acquired by Leonard Green and Partners (Dec 27, 2023)
Legal entities associated with Iris Software
Iris Software is associated with 4 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IRIS BUSINESS SOFTWARE LIMITED CIN: 2050075 , United Kingdom, Active | Aug 26, 1986 | - | - | |
IRIS SOFTWARE GROUP LIMITED CIN: 6295385 , Germany, Active | Jun 26, 2007 | $893K (As on Apr 30, 2018) | 2573 (As on Apr 30, 2022) | |
IRIS KPO RESOURCING (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U72200TN2004PTC053747 , India, Active | Jul 16, 2004 | $14.7M (As on Mar 31, 2025) | 662 (As on Mar 31, 2024) | |
IRIS RESOURCING LIMITED CIN: 6229817 , United Kingdom, Active | Apr 26, 2007 | - | - |
Iris Software's acquisition details
Iris Software got acquired by Leonard Green and Partners on Dec 27, 2023. It was facilitated by Latham & Watkins.
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Iris Software's funding and investors
Iris Software is a funded company. Iris Software has 2 institutional investors.
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Iris Software's founders and board of directors
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Iris Software has 2,974 employees as of Jan 26. Here is Iris Software's employee count trend over the years:
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Iris Software's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Iris Software include Pilot, Osome and Paylocity. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Iris Software, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st |  Pilot 2017, San Francisco (United States), Series C | Bookkeeping solutions for businesses | $222M | 69/100 | |
2nd | Provider of company incorporation, accounting, and corporate secretarial services | $75M | 68/100 | ||
3rd | Paylocity 1997, Arlington Heights (United States), Public | Provider of human resources, payroll, finance, and information technology solutions | $37.3M | 67/100 | |
4th |  Basis 2023, New York City (United States), Series B | AI agents for automating accounting workflows and engagements | $138M | 62/100 | |
5th | Provider of online bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial management solutions | $115M | 58/100 | ||
6th | Iris Software 1979, Datchet (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of software and services for accountancy, HR, payroll, and education | - | 54/100 | |
7th | Platform offering business incorporation solution | $41M | 58/100 | ||
8th |  Finaloop 2018, Tustin (United States), Series A | Online tax and bookkeeping services for businesses | $55M | 58/100 | |
9th | Ceterus 2008, Charleston (United States), Series B | Tech-enabled bookkeeping and reporting services for businesses | $40.4M | 56/100 | |
10th | Consero Global 2006, Austin (United States), Series B | Finance as a Service provider offering cloud-based solutions and expert advisory | $55M | 51/100 |
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Iris Software's Investments and acquisitions
Iris Software has made 1 investments in companies including FreeAgent. Iris Software has also acquired 30 companies including SwipeClock and Bridgehead.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
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Filter this listDate of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
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May 15, 2024 | Acquisition | 1999 | South Jordan (United States) | |
Sep 14, 2023 | Acquisition | 2017 | Bishops Stortford (United Kingdom) | |
Sep 12, 2023 | Acquisition | 2008 | London (United Kingdom) |
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News related to Iris Software
Filter this listMedia has covered Iris Software for a total of 5 events in the last 1 year, 2 of them have been about people movement.
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Qovery raises 11 million euros to accelerate in the DevOps automation marketFrenchWeb•Sep 30, 2025•Didask, Twilio, Datadog, Alan and 15 others
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