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About us
At Vista Equity Partners, we believe the transformative power of technology is the key to an even better future – a healthier planet, a smarter economy, an inclusive community and a broader path to prosperity. As one of the most active investors in the enterprise software market, we believe in the advancement of technology to create opportunity. By applying our market expertise across private equity, permanent capital, credit and public equity investment strategies, we’ve created a robust investment platform representing more than $100 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024. With offices in Austin, Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Hong Kong, the Vista platform creates opportunity and delivers sustainable value for our companies, investors and the communities in which we live and work. ESG and DE&I principles are deeply embedded in our firm’s culture and business operations, guiding our investment decisions and portfolio management as we remain committed to practicing responsible corporate citizenry. For further information, visit vistaequitypartners.com.
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https://www.vistaequitypartners.com/
External link for Vista Equity Partners
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, TX
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2000
- Specialties
- Private Equity, Permanent Capital, Credit, Public Equity, Investment, Enterprise Software Investment, and Technology Investment
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Employees at Vista Equity Partners
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David Spitz
Managing Director at Vista Equity Partners
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Gregory Galligan
Senior Managing Director, CEO of Vista Credit Strategic Lending at Vista Credit Partners
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Nichole Wright
High-Level Administration, Operations, Business Development, Events, Meetings, Marketing, Financial Services
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David Bonnette
Updates
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Dan Parant, Vista’s Global Head of Private Wealth, recently shared his insights on the evolution of the private wealth channel during a keynote interview for the Buyouts' Democratization of Private Equity Special Report. In the article, he highlights why the growth of evergreen vehicles and the arrival of sector specialists is good for private wealth and how AI is changing investing in the private markets. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3ZbqTWP
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During her summer internship, Renee Spillane worked directly with our deal teams and received training from PE team members. The relationships she built with Vista employees inspired her to return full-time after graduation and pay it forward to future interns. Renee emphasizes the crucial role her mentors have played in nurturing her personal and professional growth at every stage of her career. Watch the video below to hear more.
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In the face of rising interest rates, inflation and market volatility, executives face unprecedented challenges. Vista understands these complexities and offers strategic levers for software executives to adapt and thrive. Our insights are designed to align your organization's efforts towards a unified objective, ensuring resilience and agility in today's dynamic business landscape. Discover how our approach can empower your teams and drive success in uncertain times: https://bit.ly/3XafvJn
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At CAIS Vail, Amy Mathews, shares how Vista Credit Partners balances our FounderDirect channel with sponsored credit to drive stable, disciplined deployment, maintaining low correlation to buyout activity, interest rates and the broader market. This dynamic allocation allows us to lean in on non-sponsored credit and selectively pursue attractive sponsored credit opportunities.
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A combination of back-to-back summer internships provided Joseph Dowdall with unique exposure to all facets of software investing. By working on active deals and our portfolio, he gained valuable experience that prepared him for his full-time role as a private equity analyst at Vista. Joseph shares insights on the extensive training and resources that equip summer interns to hit the ground running upon graduation. Watch the full video below to learn more about his intern experience.
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Rachel Arnold, Co-Head of the Endeavor Fund, sits down with Simon Brewer, Host of The Money Maze Podcast, to discuss the critical role of enterprise software and today's investment opportunity. Listen to hear: • How nearly every business, regardless of size, relies on software to optimize their operations. • The drivers behind enterprise software's growth. • The meaningful impact and opportunity of #GenAI. Access the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4cow7S7 #Innovation #EnterpriseSoftware
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Martin Taylor, Co-Head of the Foundation Fund, shared our views on navigating the AI innovation cycle and leveraging the transformative power of #GenAI at CAIS Vail. Vista's Keys to Success: • Lean In: We have partnered with our companies on AI for years and moved quickly to embrace AI across our portfolio. • Maintain Discipline: Assess GenAI risks and opportunities as part of our underwriting and investment processes, every time. • Leverage Data Primacy: Large language models become significantly more powerful with the contribution of proprietary data and with continuous learning opportunities provided by a large customer base. • Innovate Responsibly: A diverse set of perspectives is critical to creating inclusive AI products. #Innovation #EnterpriseSoftware #Technology
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David Flannery, President, Vista Credit Partners, appeared on iCapital’s Beyond 60/40 series to share why private credit can be an attractive solution for mature software businesses and how Vista has built a differentiated offering to meet that demand. Watch the full interview here: https://bit.ly/3XMr2PO
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From summer intern to full-time analyst: Catherine Chen reflects on how her journey with Vista began through her involvement with Girls Who Invest (GWI), and how our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and culture of excellence cemented her decision to join our team post-graduation. As a founding partner of GWI, Vista aims to transform the investment landscape by providing opportunities for talented and driven young women like Catherine through our summer internship program that combines academic instruction and real-world experience at an investment firm. Catherine is part of an elite group of GWI alumni working full-time at Vista. Watch the video below to learn more about Catherine's career path.