Springshare, a Miami, FL-based library-centric SaaS vendor, acquired Patron Point, a Dublin, OH-based marketing automation and engagement solution company.
The amount of the deal was not disclosed.
The acquisition brings together two organizations and teams, fully dedicated to helping libraries delight their users and engage with the communities they serve. Springshare will invest resources to enhance the Patron Point platform and expand the Patron Point staff.
Led by Ian Downie, Founder and CEO, Patron Point is a patron relationship management system built specifically for public libraries and helps them attract, onboard, inform, engage and retain library customers through targeted marketing and automated engagement. The company will become an independent brand within Springshare’s corporate umbrella. All staff will remain at their positions and the company will continue to be led by its current management team.
Led by Slaven Zivkovic, Founder and CEO, Springshare helps libraries improve the user experience by enhancing their online presence and offering tools to increase the usage of their resources and services. Its SaaS suite is used by over 7,500 libraries in 106 countries around the world.
In the coming months the Patron Point software will be enhanced with new functionality and tight integration with Springhare software modules, including event calendars & attendee management, library of things lending, space & room bookings, virtual reference with 24/7 coverage, surveys, data analytics, and more.
FinSMEs
23/08/2023