Bespoke software development
Tailored platforms, workflows and integrations built around business-critical processes.
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Investing in AI powered software development.
We partner with exceptional software businesses across bespoke development, app development, AI-led production and business-critical platforms.
Overview
What we look for
We invest in companies building the software that modern organisations depend on to operate, transform and grow.
App development
Mobile and cross-platform applications that improve customer experience, productivity and access to services.
→AI-led software production
Businesses using AI, automation and modern engineering practices to accelerate delivery and transformation.
→Web application development
Secure, scalable web platforms, portals and SaaS-style systems that create operational advantage.
→Investment Focus
Targeting specialist software businesses with scalable technical capability.
We seek software companies with proven delivery expertise, strong client demand and the operational foundations to scale responsibly.
Mission-critical customer relationships
Embedded systems, long-term clients and deep understanding of operational workflows.
Repeatable delivery model
Reusable components, agile processes, quality assurance and delivery systems that scale.
AI-enabled capability
Practical automation, data expertise and engineering know-how that improve speed and outcomes.
Scalable platforms
Scope to productise services, expand recurring revenue and support wider digital transformation.
Market Opportunity
Software is business-critical. AI is accelerating the opportunity.
Structural drivers are accelerating demand for modern applications, AI-enabled automation and dependable software systems across every sector.
Worldwide IT spending forecast in 2026
Source: GartnerApplication development software market projected by 2030
Source: Grand View ResearchCustom software development market CAGR forecast through 2030
Source: Grand View ResearchAI infrastructure spending projected in 2026
Source: IDC
Software Vertical Leadership
Peter Howarth
Chief Technology Officer - Smarter Capital
Peter Howarth leads Smarter Capital's Software vertical as CTO, bringing 20 years' experience across full-stack development, web technologies, e-commerce and digital marketing. An engineering-trained technology leader, he helps idenfity scalable, AI-enabled software businesses that solve business-critical problems and unlock growth.
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Let's build what's next.
We are always looking for great software development, app development and AI-led technology businesses to partner with. Get in touch to start a conversation.