Wallingford, Oxfordshire, August 21st, 2025 – Jonas Europe (“Jonas”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Aava Ohjelmistot Oy (“Aava Software”). Aava Software is a leading developer of ERP and MES solutions for the manufacturing and logistics sectors. Built on a powerful in-house low-code platform, their systems help SMEs streamline operations, manage complexity, and scale with confidence.
“Since the beginning, Aava has focused on building technology in close collaboration with our customers and laying a strong foundation for sustainable growth. We’ve invested heavily in both our platform and the automation infrastructure surrounding it. Joining Jonas marks an exciting new phase for us – one where we can complement our technical strength with world-class sales and marketing expertise. Our vision is to grow Aava into a major ERP and MES provider powered by an exceptional product and unmatched technology. In Finland, we have a tradition of solving technical problems exceptionally well – just think of Linux, MySQL, or SSH. But historically, we’ve lacked strength in commercialisation. With Jonas, we now have the opportunity to develop on that front as well and take our company to the next level.” Said Jari Heiskanen, Founder and CEO, Aava Software.
“We are delighted to welcome Aava Software & their exceptional team to Jonas Europe. This acquisition deepens our commitment, expertise & technical excellence in the vessel, manufacturing & metals sectors. Aava’s state-of-the-art solution & the teams can do attitude aligns brilliantly with Jonas Europe’s focus to deliver & grow in these key markets,” said Kevin Morgan, Chief Investment Officer, Jonas Europe.
About Aava Software
Founded in Finland, Aava Software has earned a reputation as a trusted technology partner for small and medium-sized businesses seeking powerful, deeply tailored operational systems. With a strong footprint in the metal industry and cargo vessel operations, Aava delivers business-critical solutions that help customers streamline complex processes, ensure operational control, and drive long-term efficiency.
At the centre of its offering is the Aava Platform, a proprietary low-code framework designed to build highly customised enterprise systems in a fraction of the time and cost of traditional ERP software. This flexible, web-based platform supports complex workflows and data structures, while remaining accessible on any device, with no installation required.
About Jonas Software
Jonas Software operates over 170+ independently managed software brands around the world, providing them with the strategic guidance and financial security required to be leaders in their respective markets. From its roots formed in the construction and club management markets, Jonas Software’s reach has grown extensively within the fitness, membership, hospitality, and industrial verticals. Today, Jonas Software is proud to supply industry-leading enterprise management software and related services to more than 100,000 customers in over 40+ vertical markets.
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