With more than 20 years of enterprise software investing experience, Vista remains disciplined and focused, leveraging the firm's deep market and sector expertise to consistently deliver strong, risk-adjusted returns for our limited partners. We continue to provide capital solutions to the enterprise software market, reaching companies at all stages of growth.
Our position as a leading enterprise software investor has been further cemented in 2021, with notable awards recognizing Vista’s excellence across all facets of the business, including our people,
our deals and our firm.
Shannon Bracken named as one of 10 Standout Women in PE >
Vista Named Enterprise Software Deal of the Year Winner >
The World's Largest
Private Equity Firms >
Shannon Bracken named as one of 10 Standout Women in PE >
With 60 transactions completed during the first half of 2021, Vista continues to invest in, partner with and drive growth for leading enterprise software companies that advance our world.
PE & Permanent Capital — Add-On Acquisitions
30
PE & Permanent Capital — Monetizations
8
PE & Permanent Capital — Add-On Acquisitions
30
PE & Permanent Capital — Monetizations
PE & Permanent Capital —
IPOs & PUBLIC EQUITY OFFERINGS
Credit — Founder Direct Transactions
Public Equity — Minority Investments
60
PE & Permanent Capital — Add-On Acquisitions
30
PE & Permanent Capital — Monetizations
PE & Permanent Capital —
IPOs & PUBLIC EQUITY OFFERINGS
Credit — Founder Direct Transactions
Public Equity — Minority Investments
30
8
PRIVATE EQUITY AND PERMANENT CAPITAL — PLATFORM AND MINORITY INVESTMENTS
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PRIVATE EQUITY AND PERMANENT CAPITAL — ADD-ON ACQUISITIONS
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Acquired by Apptio
Flagship Fund
Acquired by Cvent
Flagship Fund
PRIVATE EQUITY AND PERMANENT CAPITAL — MONETIZATIONS
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PRIVATE EQUITY AND PERMANENT CAPITAL — PLATFORM AND MINORITY INVESTMENTS
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PLATFORM
Foundation Fund
PLATFORM
Foundation Fund
PLATFORM
Perennial Fund
PLATFORM
Foundation Fund
PLATFORM
Endeavor Fund
MINORITY INVESTMENT
Flagship Fund
MINORITY INVESTMENT
Flagship Fund
MINORITY INVESTMENT
Flagship Fund
MINORITY INVESTMENT
Flagship Fund
PLATFORM
Endeavor Fund
PLATFORM
Flagship Fund
PLATFORM
Foundation Fund
PRIVATE EQUITY AND PERMANENT CAPITAL — ADD-ON ACQUISITIONS
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Acquired by Apptio
Flagship Fund
Acquired by Pluralsight
Flagship Fund
Acquired by LogicMonitor
Foundation Fund
Acquired by IAS
Flagship Fund
Acquired by Social Solutions
Foundation Fund
Acquired by Granicus
Foundation Fund
Acquired by Datto
Flagship Fund
Acquired by Advanced
Flagship Fund
Acquired by SmartBear
Flagship Fund
Acquired by Jamf
Flagship Fund
Acquired by Solera
Flagship Fund
Acquired by LogicMonitor
Foundation Fund
Acquired by Solera
Flagship Fund
Acquired by Khoros
Foundation Fund
Acquired by SecureLink
Endeavor Fund
Acquired by Naviga Global
Foundation Fund
Acquired by Zego
Foundation Fund
Acquired by Sonatype
Foundation Fund
Acquired by Advanced
Flagship Fund
Acquired by PowerSchool
Flagship Fund
Acquired by Solera
Flagship Fund
Acquired by Granicus
Foundation Fund
Acquired by FWI
Foundation Fund
Acquired by Naviga Global
Foundation Fund
Acquired by Ping Identity
Flagship Fund
Acquired by Cvent
Flagship Fund
Acquired by Advanced
Flagship Fund
Acquired by EAB
Flagship Fund
Acquired by Apptio
Flagship Fund
Acquired by Xactly
Flagship Fund
Acquired by Jamf
Flagship Fund
Acquired by EAB
Flagship Fund
PRIVATE EQUITY AND PERMANENT CAPITAL — MONETIZATIONS
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Flagship Fund
Sale to InvestCloud
Foundation Fund
Sale to RLDatix
Flagship Fund
Sale to Alpine Investors
Endeavor Fund (Partial)
Sale to K1 Investment Management
Flagship Fund (Partial)
Sale to BC Partners
Flagship Fund
Sale to Kantar
Foundation Fund
Sale to Citrix
Foundation Fund
Sale to Global Payments
PRIVATE EQUITY AND PERMANENT CAPITAL — IPOs & PUBLIC EQUITY OFFERINGS1
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FLAGSHIP FUND
FLAGSHIP FUND
FLAGSHIP FUND
CREDIT — FOUNDER DIRECT TRANSACTIONS
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TBD
TBD
Convertible Note
Series E Financing
First Lien Term Loan + Warrants
Founder Direct
PUBLIC EQUITY — Minority Private Investments and IPOs
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IPO
Series G Private Investment
IPO
IPO
"Vista enabled us to accelerate our growth and innovation to advance Wrike’s mission and prepare for this new chapter."
Andrew Filev, Founder and CEO
Endeavor Fund Platform Investment
“We are confident in Vista’s ability to help scale our business so we can continue to deliver the experiences that are crucial for residents, families and caregivers.”
Lisa Taylor, CEO
"When looking for an investment partner, we placed a premium on a deep understanding of ad tech and a willingness to lean into developing our portfolio of innovative, high-growth products. Vista is that partner."
Eric Berry, Co-Founder and CEO
“Vista Credit Partners shares our commitment to delivering innovative and market-leading technologies that make the law more accessible than ever.”
Charley Moore, Founder and CEO
“[Vista's] investment strategy represents a long-horizon commitment to our company with significant new capital to accelerate digital transformation, our open SaaS platform and international growth.”
Laura Ipsen, President & Chief Executive Officer
Vista is proud to partner with companies to promote operational excellence and product innovation while accelerating growth. Our approach is constantly evolving through the contributions of a global network of leading management teams and is strengthened by our firm’s 250 investment and operating professionals.
In a survey by NACD, 76% of board members agreed that board diversity enhances the performance of a company. Our Independent Board Program, established in 2017, leverages Vista’s network and resources to source qualified board candidates for our portfolio companies and looks to increase diverse pipeline talent within the ecosystem.2
current external
board members
We continue to advance our environmental, social and governance practices in support of all our stakeholders, recognizing our opportunity and responsibility to make a positive impact on the world through our investment and business decisions.
Click below to hear from the women of Vista on the success they have found in a culture that embraces diversity.
Through partnerships throughout our communities and industry, Vista strives to create equitable access to opportunities and equip future generations with the skills they need to move the digital economy forward.
Vista announces role on Code.org's Industry Advisory Council >
Vista Founder, Chairman and CEO, Robert F. Smith, Joins EDISON Alliance Board >
Vista Continues Partnership With the Business Roundtable >
Vista Announces Role on Code.org's Industry Advisory Council >
Vista Founder, Chairman and CEO, Robert F. Smith, Joins EDISON Alliance Board >
Vista Continues Partnership With the Business Roundtable >
Employees4
Companies5
$46.7 BN
PE & Permanent Capital
Deployed since inception5