Onside Acquired Assura to Expand Compliance Software
Agricultural operators should track how the combined platform integrates workflow tools to manage contractor risk.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Remote Work
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Onside has acquired Assura, merging two compliance-focused platforms to support a combined base of over 60,000 users. The transaction bolsters Onside's capability to manage contractor, biosecurity, and safety protocols across international markets.
Why it matters
The acquisition positions the expanded business to streamline risk management for agricultural operators by consolidating fragmented compliance software. By adding Assura’s configurable workflows to its existing platform, Onside aims to scale its product range across its global client footprint.
Onside reports 114% annual recurring revenue growth over the past 12 months, with its platform now facilitating over eight million total property check-ins. The firm manages a workforce of 60 employees across Christchurch and Melbourne to support its 60,000 total users.
The players
Onside
A Christchurch-founded technology firm providing a digital platform for agricultural compliance, biosecurity, and property management.
Assura
A software provider specializing in configurable compliance and workflow management tools for industrial and agricultural businesses.
Hamish Howard
A new addition to the leadership team of Onside following the company's recent expansion efforts.
The details
The deal integrates Assura’s configurable workflow software into Onside’s existing agricultural management system. This combined platform provides unified tracking for contractor management, biosecurity, health and safety, and quality assurance. Onside is now launching a capital raising process to fund technology development and recruitment as it seeks to expand its international customer reach.
Timeline
Onside was founded in 2015.
The business recorded 114% annual recurring revenue growth over the past 12 months.
The acquisition of Assura was completed on September 28, 2026.
Market Landscape
This acquisition follows the documented trend of consolidation among niche agricultural software providers seeking to scale international operations. By unifying disjointed compliance tools, the move mirrors a broader industry push to create end-to-end management systems for remote property safety.
Operators currently using fragmented safety or contractor management systems should monitor how Onside integrates Assura’s workflows into its existing platform. Evaluate whether your current compliance overhead justifies migrating to a unified tool set in the upcoming quarter.
The takeaway
The merger signals an industry move toward consolidating property compliance and contractor risk under singular digital platforms. Operators should review their existing quality assurance software stack and monitor Onside’s upcoming capital raise for potential impact on service roadmap and pricing.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Startup Daily.
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