Noveva Software Group (‘Noveva’), a leading provider of innovative software solutions within health and social care, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Mind of My Own, a pioneering software business dedicated to amplifying the voices of vulnerable children/young people and ensuring safeguarding risks are heard within care services at local authorities. The acquisition significantly strengthens Noveva’s healthcare and public sector technology platform. The combined group will be serving over 100 local authorities and 40 NHS trusts in providing mission-critical health and social care services.

At the heart of Mind of My Own is a group of female innovators, who have developed a groundbreaking solution for vulnerable young people and local government. Mind of My Own enables children to express their views and experiences in a safe and structured way, providing public sector bodies with a cost effective and efficient way to stay ahead of safeguarding concerns. By partnering with over 100 local authorities across the UK, the organisation has helped thousands of vulnerable children and saved local councils over £41 million.

This strategic acquisition underscores Noveva’s commitment to driving innovation in child health and social care while expanding its portfolio of SaaS solutions. By combining Noveva’s resources and expertise in delivering cost-effective, compliant software solutions with Mind of My Own’s proven track record in creating accessible digital platforms for young people, this partnership aims to enhance child-centred practice and drive positive change in the sector. The integration of Mind of My Own Limited will allow Noveva Software Group to expand its reach within the child health and social care sectors, offer cutting-edge digital tools that improve communication between service providers and young people, strengthen its commitment to empowering underrepresented voices through technology and provide real-time reporting that helps avoid costly interventions. Noveva Software Group plans to preserve the core mission and values of Mind of My Own while leveraging synergies to scale its operations and broaden its impact globally.

“We are delighted to welcome Mind of My Own into the Noveva family”, said Alistair Eaton, CEO of Noveva. “This acquisition aligns perfectly with our mission to provide innovative Software-as-a-Service solutions that enhance the quality of care and operational efficiency for health and care providers. The acquisition will bring significant benefits to both companies’ stakeholders, including enhanced research and development capabilities, expanded market reach, and a stronger overall service capability. The combined expertise will drive further innovation and growth in the health and social care space.

Yvonne Anderson and Jill Thorburn, co-founders of Mind of My Own commented: “After a decade of innovating and trailblazing, we are excited to see Mind Of My Own embark on the next stage of its journey by joining hands with Noveva Software Group which is backed by Tern. We found the due diligence process with Tern to be straightforward and transparent i.e. they did exactly what they said they would from the outset. We have every confidence that Noveva will bring the capability and growth to ensure children and young people in the UK and beyond continue to have their voices heard, helping them to thrive and flourish.”

Karthik Dasari, Managing Director of Tern Capital said: “This acquisition represents an exciting step forward for both organisations. Mind of My Own has set a benchmark for empowering children and young people through innovative technology, and we are thrilled to bring their expertise into our fold. Together, we aim to transform how services are delivered, ensuring every child’s voice is heard and valued, leading to better outcomes and more effective safeguarding.”

Chand Chudasama, Partner at Price Bailey said: “I’ve been thrilled to support Mind of My Own over the last eight years, including four years as a Non-Executive Director. During this time, the team has empowered countless children to voice their experiences in care. This has allowed for better safeguarding of vulnerable young people and helped local governments address one of society’s most pressing challenges. The sale to Noveva Software Group (‘Noveva’) backed by Tern, with whom we have a strong relationship with, provides an excellent platform for continued growth, built on shared values.”