Waracle accelerates growth with acquisition of Sofia-based Hacksoft

Waracle has agreed a deal to acquire HackSoft, a software development consultancy based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in Waracle’s ambitious growth strategy, expanding its geographic footprint beyond the UK for the first time in our 17 year history.

The acquisition of HackSoft will provide Waracle with a strategic foothold in a key European tech hub, broaden our talent pool and enhance our ability to deliver innovative solutions for our growing client base.

It will also bolster our expertise in digital product development across financial services, energy, health and public sector leveraging Hacksoft’s specialisms in product, web development and data services.

HackSoft first opened its doors 2017, and its 55-strong team has established a reputation for engineering excellence, an unrivalled culture, and a holistic approach to quality software development.

This acquisition caps a truly transformational year for us, here at Waracle. In 2025, Waracle has grown its UK team to 210 people across its four offices in London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dundee, and expanded our client base and deepened existing client relationships.

David Tuck, our CEO, said of the acquisition: “Our growth plans are ambitious and a key part of our strategy has been to find a talented team, with a set of values and ways of working that complement ours.”

He added: “We have been working with Hacksoft for several months now on a strategic client engagement, so we know first-hand how well our cultures align – we share a focus on fostering a strong, inclusive culture and are both committed to being a trusted partner for our clients.”

David also commented: “HackSoft’s technical talent, commitment to open source, and its impressive track record with its training academy makes it a fantastic addition to the Waracle team.”

Radoslav Georgiev, HackSoft co-founder and CEO, commented: “Joining Waracle is an incredible opportunity for the HackSoft team. We have always aimed to be more than just developers; we strive to be true partners in our clients’ success”, “In Waracle, we have found a partner that not only shares our vision but can also provide a platform for greater growth and more complex, exciting challenges for our team. We are thrilled to begin this next chapter and expand our impact together”.

Mike Wharton, CTO and Founder at Waracle, said: “Waracle has been about doing great work with great people since day one. Working with HackSoft has been exceptional; they’re a dedicated team of talented engineers who truly care about their craft and their people. It’s a natural fit and a huge win for both our teams and our clients.”