Vista Equity Partners

"Find something that stimulates you, where you’re always learning. And make sure you're working with people who share your values." In the second edition of Vista's Insights for Edge, Wellington Management's Jean Hynes shares insights into her esteemed career path and how leaning in and taking risks has helped her become one of the top female CEOs in asset management. Read the article below for an exclusive look into her keynote at this year's Girls Who Invest Gala and subscribe to our monthly newsletter for further insights from leaders at the pinnacle of business, finance and technology.

We are pleased to announce that Vista's Patrick Severson and Rene Stewart have been recognized among GrowthCap's Top Software Investors of 2024. Nominees were evaluated based on their breadth of investing experience and success in scaling portfolio companies. As Co-Heads of Vista’s Foundation and Endeavor Funds, respectively, Patrick and René bring invaluable experience and leadership to Vista’s middle-market and small-cap investment strategies. Learn more about this prestigious group: https://bit.ly/3ArKLLx #Innovation #VistaLeadership

Vista's David Breach joined Markets Group for their 7th Private Equity San Francisco Forum to share his insights on the growing opportunity that exists in the enterprise software space and Vista's partnership approach. Find out more about the Vista approach: https://bit.ly/3WDd3LW

During the recent CAIS Summit in Beverly Hills, Vista's Robert F. Smith discussed the opportunities alternatives present for investors and how #GenAI is creating value in the software sector. While software companies may take longer to reap the full rewards of AI than others, Robert believes they will be the ultimate beneficiaries. He cites those that have sovereignty and dominion over their own data sets will realize "massive economic gain and opportunity." #Innovation #EnterpriseSoftware

We are proud to be named once again to Inc. Magazine's list of Founder-Friendly Firms for 2024. This is the fifth consecutive year Vista has been honored in the private equity category and the second time Vista Credit Partners has received this recognition as a founder-friendly lender. Our systematic approach to value creation is anchored in our ability to work closely with founders and leadership teams to strengthen core operating principles to drive continued product innovation and profitable growth. In fact, within Vista’s differentiated private equity strategies, over 70% of our investments since 2019 have been founder-influenced, and 90% of these founders are still involved in the company in some capacity. Together, we are not just envisioning the future; we are creating it. Learn more: https://bwnews.pr/4fhN9Ux #WeAreVista

At Vista, we are proud to invest in our future leaders and develop dynamic programs to help foster the development of promising talent. At this year's global Hackathon, we were thrilled to once again welcome undergraduate and graduate students from HBCUs to join individual portfolio company teams and work side-by-side to build innovative enterprise software solutions and gain hands-on experience to strengthen their knowledge and expertise. Watch the video below for an inside look at this year's hackathon through the eyes of our student participants. Thank you, internXL, for capturing their experience.

ICYMI: Watch Ashley MacNeill, Vista’s Head of Equity Capital Markets, on CNBC’s Closing Bell as she delves into the current state of the IPO market. She highlights the essential factors for a thriving IPO asset class: a stable macro environment, eager investors and companies that report consistently and clearly. Despite a robust economy and stock market, the IPO market has been sluggish, particularly in the tech sector. MacNeill explains that many companies are staying private longer due to the rise of private credit as an alternative funding source. However, she remains optimistic, believing that public markets will regain their appeal with high valuations and increasing investor interest. Watch the full clip here: https://cnb.cx/4hhwJg4

Our annual CXO Summit brought together the brightest minds in enterprise software, accelerating ideation and innovation. This year’s event featured programming on today’s most important topics for the C-suite, including generative AI, organizational health, maximizing enterprise value, leadership, and the current financial and software market landscape. Events like this ensure that every leader across our ecosystem of 85+ companies is equipped and empowered for transformation. Together, we are not just envisioning the future; we are creating it. Thank you to everyone who joined this year to share ideas, celebrate achievements and develop strategies for what's next. #WeAreVista

Vista's Martin Taylor, Co-Head of the Foundation Fund and Senior Managing Director, emphasizes the critical role of enterprise software and the growing investment opportunity for those looking to diversify their portfolios and tap into private markets. CAIS Live events equip advisors with the tools to navigate alternative investments and offer direct connections with the asset managers available on the CAIS platform.

PE Hub recently published an article detailing Vista’s investment in Gnosis Freight, a provider of enterprise software aimed at managing shipping containers, vital components of the global supply chain. In this piece, Rachel Arnold explores how Vista’s Endeavor strategy targets the small-cap enterprise software sector by actively cultivating proprietary investment opportunities through early relationships with founders, often even before formal investment discussions begin. https://bit.ly/4fd36e1