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Vista Equity Partners

Private equityoperating company · company profile

New York · 140 people tracked

Also known as VISTA CREDIT BDC MANAGEMENT, L.P. · VISTA CREDIT PARTNERS, L.P. · VISTA EQUITY PARTNERS MANAGEMENT, LLC

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Investment thesis

Vista invests in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses, applying operational expertise to create value across the software lifecycle. The firm provides both private equity and credit solutions and manages a portfolio of over 90 companies employing more than 100,000 people worldwide.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

HQ
New York, US
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Founded
2000
Last 12 months
16 investments
AUM
$1.8B
Tracked investments
174
Unicorns
8
IPOs
2
Acquisitions
11

Team · 140 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Abhay Puskoor· Managing Directorin
Alan Kerr· Managing Director, Go-to-Marketin
Alex Hughes· Managing Director, Co-Portfolio Manager of Flagship Creditin
Amy Mathews· Managing Director, Head of Originationin
Andre Lennon-Smith· Managing Director, Head of International Wealthin
Andy Ugarte· Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer of VistaOnein
Anthony Reynolds· Managing Directorin
Ashley MacNeill· Managing Director, Co-Head of Capital Marketsin
Billy Bosworth· Managing Directorin
Brendan Renehan· Managing Director, Co-Portfolio Manager of Flagship Creditin
Brian Steel· Managing Directorin
Chad Martin· Managing Directorin
Chas Duvall· Managing Directorin
Cheryl Leahy· Senior Managing Director, Global Co-Head, Capital & Partner Solutionsin
Chris Kraft· Managing Directorin
Christine Pastore· Managing Director, Co-Head of North America, Capital & Partner Solutionsin
Christopher Livingston· Managing Directorin
Dan Ott· Managing Directorin
Dan Parant· Managing Director, Global Head of Private Wealth Solutionsin
David Spitz· Managing Directorin
Dawan Koo· Managing Directorin
Elizabeth Knuppel· Managing Director, Talentin
Eric Webb· Managing Directorin
Greg Galligan· Senior Managing Director, Co-Head of Vista Credit Partnersin
Jack Dillon· Managing Directorin
Jake Hodgman· Managing Directorin
James Marsh· Managing Directorin
James P. Hickey· Senior Managing Director, Co-Head of Perennial Fundin
Jennifer Harrigan· Managing Directorin
Jessica Cash· Managing Directorin
Jingcai Zhu· Managing Director, Global Head of Productin
John Cashwell· Managing Director, Co-Head of North America, Capital & Partner Solutionsin
John Seni· Managing Directorin
John Stalder· Managing Directorin
Jose Salcedo· Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives, LATAMin
Josh Gray· Managing Directorin
Julian Bostic· Managing Director, Co-Head of North America, Capital & Partner Solutionsin
Juliet Zawedde· Managing Director, Chief Product Officer of VistaOne, Head of Private Wealth Strategic Partnershipsin
Kevin Sofield· Managing Director, Co-Head of Capital Marketsin
Kim Eaton· Managing Directorin
Kristine Jurczyk· Managing Directorin
Lucia de Cardenas· Managing Directorin
Matt Shankoff· Managing Directorin
Matthew Laermer· Managing Directorin
Michael Grossi· Managing Directorin
Nick Prickel· Managing Directorin
Patrick Nichols· Managing Directorin
Rebecca Hu· Managing Director
Shannon Bracken· Managing Directorin
Shelby Wanstrath· Managing Director, Corporate Growth Initiativesin
Simi Singh· Managing Director, Chief Compliance Officer of Vista Equity Partners Managementin
Stephen Foster· Managing Directorin
Steven White· Managing Directorin
Vincent Burkett· Managing Directorin
Yancey Spruill· Managing Directorin
Rene Stewart· General Partnerin
Aaron Gupta· Senior Vice Presidentin
Alexandra Fen· Directorin
Alison Congdon· Managing Director, Chief Marketing Officerin
Brian Loring· Senior Vice Presidentin
Brooke Nakatsukasa· Senior Vice Presidentin
Chris Murphy· Senior Vice President, Legal, Portfolio Managementin
Christine Poile· Senior Vice Presidentin
Christopher Johnson· Operating Senior Vice Presidentin
Daniel Hornback· Senior Vice President, Finance Technologyin
David Yu· Senior Vice Presidentin
Derek Klomhaus· Senior Vice Presidentin
Evan Kalbacher· Senior Vice Presidentin
Finn Althoff· Vice Presidentin
Fiona Rees· Senior Vice President, Head of Fund Operations, Private Equityin
Franklin Reis· Senior Vice Presidentin
Gordon Chin· Senior Vice Presidentin
Gregg Bakalar· Vice Presidentin
Hannah Dolgin· Senior Vice Presidentin
Heather Miller· Senior Vice Presidentin
Jack Holby· Directorin
James Devereux· Senior Vice President, Senior Fund Counselin
Jay Garrett· Directorin
Jing Wen· Directorin
Josh Stabiner· Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officerin
Kylie Richards· Senior Vice Presidentin
Lauren Ateyeh· Vice Presidentin
Lily Perez· Operating Senior Vice Presidentin
Linda Ly· Senior Vice Presidentin
Lynn Molfetta· Senior Vice President, Records & Information Managementin
Marina Novello· Senior Vice President, General Counsel of Vista Credit Partnersin
Marissa Grand· Senior Vice Presidentin
Michael Weinstein· Senior Vice Presidentin
Nicole Hantman· Managing Director, Chief Human Resources Officerin
Paul Sayers· Senior Vice Presidentin
Phillip Barber· Vice Presidentin
Rodd Evonsky· Senior Vice President, CFO and Head of Operationsin
Ryan Crabtree· Directorin
Ryan McMorrow· Senior Vice Presidentin
Sam Payton· Senior Vice Presidentin
Sean Cahill· Senior Vice President, Head of Family Office & RIA Coveragein
Shawn Tierney· Directorin
Susie Choi· Senior Vice President, Legal M&Ain
Tom DeFeo· Managing Director, Chief Technology Officerin
Tom McCabe· Senior Vice Presidentin
Vic Torossian· Managing Director, Chief Information Officerin
Vignesh Vijayakumar· Senior Vice Presidentin
Zubin Nagpal· Operating Senior Vice Presidentin
Brian Sheth· Executive Officer
John Warnken-Brill· Executive Officer
Olga Kaplan· Investorin𝕏

14 people who came through Vista Equity Partners went on to found or lead other companies.

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What they invest in

from 125 of 174 portfolio companies

SaaS ×94Enterprise Software ×70AI & Machine Learning ×61Cloud Computing ×22Fintech ×19Data & Infrastructure ×17Cybersecurity ×13Developer Tools ×11

HQs:United States×76China×1France×1United Kingdom×1Sweden×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 46 portfolio companies
59%
solo founders
27 of 46 mapped founding teams
49%
repeat founders
of 49 founders with career history
~7 yrs
old at investment
median across 22 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×272 founders×143 founders×44+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 47 founders with education data

University of California, Berkeley ×4University of Southern California ×3Dartmouth College ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2Radboud University ×2University of Chicago ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 45 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×11Engineering ×11Economics ×7Business & Management ×6Finance & Accounting ×6Humanities ×2Mathematics & Statistics ×2Social Sciences ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 49 founders with career history

Microsoft ×3BCD Travel ×2Google ×2IBM ×2Juniper Networks ×2MetaInfo ×2Vaau ×2Waste Stream Solutions California ×2

2 founders hold a PhD · 12 hold an MBA (of 46 with degree data)

Investments · 174 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 142025 · 32024 · 12023 · 42022 · 52021 · 62020 · 32019 · 22018 · 32017 · 32016 · 12015 · 350 dated

Klarna_sklarna.comNYSE: KLAR

Klarna is a mobile banking and payments platform that offers flexible payment options, shopping features, and financial management tools to millions of users globally through partnerships with thousands of merchants.

ConsumerE-commerceFintechStockholm, SE

Sebastian Siemiatkowski(Co-founder & CEO)inVictor Jacobsson(Co-founder)in

Co-investors1802 Ventures3Spoke CapitalAccess Ventures (New York)Adit Ventures Management, LlcAliya Capital PartnersAlpha Wave Global+57 more

Vivid Seatsvividseats.comin𝕏NASDAQ: SEATDec 2021

Vivid Seats operates an online marketplace for buying tickets to live events such as concerts and sports, offering a buyer guarantee and a loyalty rewards program.

E-commerceMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentChicago, US

Lawrence Fey(Executive Officer)inStanley Chia(Executive Officer, Director)Tom Ehrhart(Director)Julie Masino(Director)Craig Dixon(Director)Martin Taylor(Director)

Co-investorsVerdex Capital

Accelyaaccelya.com✓ verified

Accelya provides software and digital transformation services for airlines, covering offer, order, and settlement processes including revenue management, NDC distribution, and airline retailing.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Acquiaacquia.comin𝕏Sep 2015✓ verified

Acquia provides digital experience platform software and services built around Drupal that enables enterprises to manage content, build websites and applications, and deliver experiences across multiple channels.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSBoston, US

Dries Buytaert(Co-Founder, Executive Chairman)inThomas N. Erickson(Chief Executive Officer, President)Michael Cayer(General Counsel and Secretary)William Sorenson(Chief Financial Officer)in

BoardRavi Viswanathan(Director)inBrian Paul(Director)in

Co-investorsBantam GroupCenterview Capital TechnologyG20 VenturesGolub GrowthNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)NewView Capital+4 more

ACTIVE Networkactivenetwork.comin✓ verified

ACTIVE Network builds event and activity management software for race organizers, camps, sports teams, resorts, and public sector organizations, offering online registration, payment processing, timing, scheduling, and participant engagement tools.

Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSSports TechDallas, US

Co-investorsABS VenturesCanaan PartnersEscalate Capital PartnersMoonshots CapitalSierra Ventures

Benchmark Gensuitebenchmarkgensuite.comin𝕏Apr 2023✓ verified

Benchmark Gensuite provides a comprehensive EHS, sustainability, and ESG disclosure reporting platform that integrates AI-powered capabilities for compliance, risk management, and operational oversight across enterprises globally.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMason, OH, US

R Mukund(Founder & CEO)inNatasha Porter(Co-Founder & Chief Customer Officer)in

Co-investorsHigh Alpha

Bigtimesoftbigtime.netin𝕏May 2014✓ verified

BigTime is a project and resource management platform that helps professional services firms track time and expenses, manage projects from quote to cash, and optimize margins and cash flow through a unified system.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkSaaSSales TechChicago, US

Brian Saunders(Founder)inJohn Pinkerton(Executive Officer)inLewis Joseph Matyas(Executive Officer)

BoardJohn S. Howell, Jr.(Director)Peter Bauert(Director)Joel Dryer(Director)

Co-investorsLevel EquityMassMutual VenturesRuna CapitalWavecrest Growth Partners

Flash Parkingflashparking.comin✓ verified

Flash provides cloud-native software, hardware, and demand channels that connect parking asset owners, operators, and drivers, covering the full parking experience from finding and reserving to charging and payment.

Mobility & TransportationPropTechSaaSAustin, US

Dan Sharplin(Chairman)inChris Donus(CEO & President)inShannon Kennedy(Chief Human Resources Officer)inDan Roarty(Chief Digital Officer)inElliott DeLoach(Chief Financial Officer)inJim Zeitunian(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsL CattertonAlate PartnersGeekdomRelay Ventures

Granicusgranicus.comin𝕏✓ verified

Granicus provides cloud software and customer experience services for government agencies, including online meeting and agenda management, digital permitting and licensing, public records request automation, resident communications, and an AI layer for public services.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaS

Co-investorsBuildGroupJMI Equity

iCIMSicims.comin𝕏Sep 2015✓ verified

ICIMS is a talent acquisition platform that provides AI-powered recruiting solutions to help organizations automate and transform their hiring processes.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSMatawan, US

Colin N. Day(Executive Officer, Director)inTrent Cotton(Head of Talent Insights)inCourtney Dutter(General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Secretary)inMike Greten(Executive Officer)Ron Kasner(Executive Officer)inSusan Vitale(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsSusquehanna Growth EquityTA Associates

Infobloxinfoblox.comin𝕏Sep 2020✓ verified

Infoblox provides DNS, DHCP and IP address management (DDI) along with DNS-based security services for hybrid and multi-cloud enterprise networks.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareChicago, US

Stuart BaileyScott Harrellin

Co-investorsWarburg PincusNovak Biddle Venture PartnersTenaya Capital

Knowbe4knowbe4.comin𝕏✓ verified

KnowBe4 provides security awareness training, simulated phishing attacks, and AI-powered human risk management for organizations worldwide.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTampa, US

Stu Sjouwerman(Founder, Executive Chairman)inBryan Palmain

Co-investorsElephant PartnersCrosslink CapitalMarch Capital PartnersTen ElevenBlumberg CapitalGoldman Sachs+2 more

Kubecostkubecost.comin✓ verified

Kubecost provides tools to track, analyze, and optimize cloud spending, positioned within cloud financial management.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Bill Lobig(Leader, IBM Apptio Suite of Products)Eugene Khvostov(Chief Product Officer)Nick Bollini(Senior Enterprise Technology Executive)Alisa Velic(Finance & Business Operations Leader)Malino Oda(Head of Engineering)

Co-investorsAfore CapitalCoatue ManagementFirst Round Capital

mablmabl.comin𝕏May 2020✓ verified

mabl is an AI-driven testing platform that automatically maintains test coverage, identifies quality issues, and adapts to changes across software portfolios for engineering and quality teams.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaSBoston, US

Ismail Azeri(Executive Officer, Director)Dan Belcher(Founder)inIzzy Azeri(Founder)inGeoff Cooney(Head of Technology)in

BoardKarim Faris(Director)inSabri Murat Bicer(Director)

Co-investorsPresidio VenturesAmplify PartnersCRV (Charles River Ventures)GV (Google Ventures)Amplify Partners CV

Nasuni Corpnasuni.comin𝕏✓ verified

Nasuni provides a cloud-native file data platform that manages, protects, and activates unstructured file data for enterprise teams and AI applications.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareBoston, US

Andres Rodriguez(Founder)inPaul Flanagan(Director)inScott Dussault(Executive Officer)inSam King(CEO)in

BoardJohn McCarthy(Director)Jeffrey McCarthy(Director)

Co-investorsTCVFlybridge Capital PartnersGutbrain VenturesSavano Capital PartnersSixth StreetTitanium Ventures

Pipedrivepipedrive.comin𝕏✓ verified

Pipedrive is a cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses to manage sales pipelines, track leads, and automate sales processes.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechNew York, US

Urmas Purde(Founder)inPaulo Cunha(Pipedrive CEO)in

Co-investorsAngelPadAtomicoBessemer Venture PartnersCamber PartnersDigital Health VenturesFresco Capital+12 more

PlanSource Benefits Administrationplansource.comin✓ verified

PlanSource provides a benefits administration platform that helps organizations manage employee benefits enrollment, administration, and decision-making using AI-powered tools.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Mike Morini(CEO)inMike Ehlers(Chief Technology Officer)inGreg Mercer(Chief Growth Officer)inJodie Ortiz(SVP of People)inAna Perez(Chief Marketing Officer)inEddie Pinto(SVP of Product)in

Co-investorsGolub Growth

Power Factorspowerfactors.comin𝕏✓ verified

Power Factors develops renewable energy management software that monitors and optimizes solar, wind, battery storage, and hybrid power assets across global grid networks.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Julieann Esper Rainville(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsEnergy Impact Partners

TigerConnecttigerconnect.comin𝕏✓ verified

TigerConnect provides a clinical communication and collaboration platform for hospitals and healthcare organizations, offering HIPAA-compliant messaging, scheduling, patient transfer, and AI-driven workflow tools.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Brad Brooks(Co-Founder & Executive Chairman)inAndrew Brooks(Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer)inSean O'Neal(CEO)inTim Goodwin(Chief Technology Officer)inSheeza Hussain(Chief Growth Officer)inBrian Kaminski(Chief Customer Officer)in

Co-investorsCorewell Health VenturesMontreux Equity PartnersNew Science VenturesNorwest Venture PartnersOrbiMedHealthQuest Capital+1 more

Xactlyxactlycorp.comin𝕏✓ verified

Xactly provides an intelligent revenue platform for sales teams that combines sales compensation, planning, forecasting, and territory management capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech

Chris CabrerainArnab Mishrain

Co-investorsCamber PartnersCheyenne VenturesIlluminate VenturesRembrandt Venture Partners

Zapprovedzapproved.comin𝕏✓ verified

Zapproved provides eDiscovery software and services that help legal teams and law firms preserve, collect, process, and review digital data across multiple sources throughout the litigation lifecycle.

Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSPortland, US

Monica Enand(CEO / Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsAtlas AcceleratorKeiretsu Forum

Accruentaccruent.comin𝕏

Accruent provides software and SaaS solutions for managing facilities, assets, and the built environment, serving enterprises across industries including construction, healthcare, and energy management.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSAustin, US

Arul Elumalai(Interim President and Group President of Fortive's Facilities and Asset Lifecycle (FAL))Matt Moore(Chief Financial Officer)Melissa Monk(Chief Revenue Officer)inAron England(Chief Product and Technology Officer)inMarvin Clark(Chief Digital & Services Officer)inKristi Flores(Chief Marketing Officer, SVP Partnerships & Emerging Markets)in

Co-investorsGenstarTA Associates

Acumaticaacumatica.comin𝕏

Acumatica provides all-in-one cloud ERP software with industry-specific solutions covering business workflows, dashboards, reporting, and mobile access.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Mikhail Shchelkonogov(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccel-KKRRuna CapitalAlmaz Capital

Aderantaderant.comin

Aderant provides business and practice management software solutions for law firms, including time and billing, case management, litigation docketing, and AI-powered tools.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaS

Co-investorsFrancisco Partners

Akuvoakuvo.cominSep 2025

AKUVO provides an AI-powered platform for banks, credit unions, and fintechs to manage credit risk and collections processes.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSMalvern, US

Steven Castagna(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Price(Executive Officer, Director)inGeorge A. Mossman III(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJames Hunsanger(Director)Charles Chung(Director)Guy Messick(Director)

Co-investorsCurql Collective, LLCNext Level Ventures

Alegeusalegeus.com

Alegeus provides a benefit account and payment platform for administrators and partners managing consumer-directed healthcare accounts such as HSAs, FSAs, HRAs, COBRA, commuter, and supplemental benefits programs.

FintechHealthtechSaaS

Co-investorsLightyear

Alert Mediaalertmedia.comin𝕏

AlertMedia offers a risk intelligence and emergency communication platform that helps organizations identify threats, notify people, and coordinate response during incidents and disruptions.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSAustin, US

Brian Cruver(Founder & Executive Chairman)inChristopher Kenessey(Chief Executive Officer)inAlex Vaccaro(President)inMarc Ostryniec(Chief Revenue Officer)inElizabeth Loucheur(Chief Operating Officer)inJeff Branc(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsATX Venture PartnersJMI EquityNext Coast VenturesSilverton PartnersATX Seed VenturesCapital Factory

Applauseapplause.comin𝕏

Applause provides fully managed software testing services that combine a global community of over 1.5 million testers with AI and automation to validate web, mobile, and AI-powered applications.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSFramingham, US

Doron Reuveni(Founder)inChristopher Malone(Executive Officer)in

BoardJames Savage(Director)Sharon Weinbar(Director)Joel Mesznik(Director)David Campbell(Director)

Co-investorsHarmonic Growth PartnersQuestMark PartnersScale Venture PartnersUpper90Wessel ManagementAccenture Ventures+6 more

Applied Systemsappliedsystems.comin𝕏

Applied Systems provides agency management systems and digital solutions for independent insurance brokerages and agencies, delivering end-to-end insurance workflow automation from prospecting through renewals and back-office operations.

AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaS

Co-investorsCapitalGHellman & FriedmanJMI Equity

Apptioapptio.comin𝕏Acquired

Apptio provides AI investment management software that helps organizations track, optimize, and align AI spending across infrastructure, talent, and tooling from prioritization through ROI measurement.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBellevue, US

Kurt Shintaffer(Executive Officer)inSachin Gupta(Executive Officer, Director)Sunny Gupta(Founder)inAjay Patel(General Manager of Apptio and IT Automation at IBM)Larry Blasko(President, Field Operations)inEugene Khvostov(Chief Product Officer)in

Co-investorsAkkadian VenturesAndreessen HorowitzCisco InvestmentsFelicis VenturesFPVFUSE+8 more

Apteanaptean.com

Aptean develops industry-specific enterprise software for mid-sized to large and complex businesses, including ERP, transportation management, product lifecycle management, enterprise asset management, warehouse management, and manufacturing execution systems.

Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsCharlesbank Capital PartnersInsight PartnersOak Investment PartnersTA AssociatesClearlake Capital Group

AptiHealthaptihealth.comApr 2023 · $11M

HealthtechSaratoga Springs, US

Daniel T. Pickett III(Executive Officer, Director)Timothy Koehler(Executive Officer)Greg Stephen(Executive Officer)

BoardHolly Benson(Director)Mary Langowski(Director)Peter Dorsman(Director)

Co-investorsClaritas CapitalWhat If VenturesOlive Tree VenturesPivotal Life SciencesTakeda Ventures

ARCOSarcos-inc.com

ARCOS provides the OnCommand software suite that utilities and critical infrastructure operators use to schedule, dispatch, and coordinate field crews—including internal staff, contractors, and mutual aid—for daily operations and storm/emergency response.

EnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Aspect Healthaspect-health.comin𝕏

Aspect provides personalized health management for women by combining data from wearables, glucose monitors, at-home medical tests, and doctor assessments with AI analysis and coaching from healthcare professionals.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessLondon, GB

Co-investorsEWORSwizzle VenturesTechstars

Assentassent.comin𝕏Jan 2022 · $350M

Assent operates an AI-native platform for supply chain sustainability and compliance, helping complex manufacturers reduce risk, strengthen data integrity, and meet regulatory requirements.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSOttawa

Matt Whitteker(Director)inRob Imbeault(Director)inAndrew W.(Founder)inJonathan Hughes(Founder)inAndrew Waitman(Executive Officer)Russell Frederick(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsRBCxVolition CapitalYork IEFirst Ascent VenturesGreenspring AssociatesStepstone Group+1 more

Avalaraavalara.comin𝕏Nov 2025 · $500MAcquired

Avalara provides tax calculation, returns and reporting, and compliance document management for businesses operating at global scale.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFintechSeattle, US

Sanjay Parthasarathy(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJared Vogt(Director)inScott McFarlane(Executive Officer, Director)inHeather B. Redman(Executive Officer)Alesia Pinney(Executive Officer)inKevin Riegelsberger(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBattery VenturesGlasswing VenturesGolub GrowthNGP CapitalPremji InvestSageview Capital+6 more

BetterCloudbettercloud.cominAcquired

BetterCloud is a SaaS management platform for IT teams that automates user lifecycle processes, access management, and security policies across multiple SaaS applications.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York, US

David Politis(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJonathan T. Hallett(Executive Officer, Director)Bart Hacking(Executive Officer)in

BoardDavid Aranoff(Director)David Aronoff(Director)inMichael Cote(Director)

Co-investorsAccelBain Capital VenturesBLH Venture Partners, LLCFlybridge Capital PartnersGreycroftMillennium Technology Value Partners+3 more

BlueConicblueconic.cominJan 2022

BlueConic is a customer growth platform for e-commerce brands that combines real-time customer profiles with AI agents that run growth programs—cart recovery, replenishment, acquisition, and retention—across a brand's existing marketing channels.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechBoston, US

Bart Heilbron(Executive Officer, Director)inMartijn van Berkum(Director)inHarmen Haarman(Executive Officer)

BoardJohn Simon(Director)inHenry Ancona(Director)

Co-investorsConvergeData Point CapitalSigma Prime Ventures, Llc

Bonterrabonterratech.comin𝕏

Bonterra provides software and data infrastructure for nonprofits, foundations, governments, and corporations to manage fundraising, grantmaking, case management, and donor relationships.

Data & InfrastructureImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Co-investorsGolub GrowthBoston Impact Initiative (BII)

Bullhornbullhorn.comin𝕏

Bullhorn provides recruitment and staffing software, including an AI suite called Amplify, that unifies clients, candidates, and jobs for staffing agencies of all sizes.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSBoston, US

Art Papas(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsInsight PartnersGenstar CapitalStone PointGenstarOhio Innovation Fund

CAIScaisgroup.comin𝕏Jul 2026 · $170M

CAIS Structured Investments is a platform that connects independent financial advisors with structured notes, CDs, SMAs, and hedging strategies offered by third-party bank issuers.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Matt Brown(Founder)in

Co-investorsMotive PartnersSenaHill PartnersSquare Peg CapitalAllianceBernsteinBlue Owl CapitalFortress Investment Group+1 more

Cambium Capitalcambium.vcinFeb 2026 · $350M

Cambium is a venture capital firm that invests in and supports companies developing new computing paradigms.

Deep Tech

Co-investorsKensington Capital Partners LimitedGV (Google Ventures)Intel Capital

CentralSquarecentralsquare.com

CentralSquare builds cloud-based software for the public sector, including public safety systems (NG911 call handling, CAD, records and jail management) and public administration tools such as utility billing and asset management.

Cloud ComputingGovTechSaaSBal Harbour, US

Clariclari.cominMar 2018

Clari, merged with Salesloft, provides an AI-powered system for revenue prediction and optimization serving enterprise customers.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales TechSunnyvale, US

Venkat Rangan(Executive Officer, Director)inAndy Byrne(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardEnrique Salem(Director)inAjay Agarwal(Director)inAaref Hilaly(Director)inMark Gainey(Director)in

Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBain Capital VenturesHubSpot VenturesLevel EquityMadrona Venture Group+13 more

Cloud Software Groupcloud.com

Cloud Software Group is an enterprise software company providing infrastructure, secure access, data analytics, and operational resilience through a portfolio of platforms including Citrix, TIBCO, Spotfire, and others.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsPresidio VenturesRealization Capital PartnersRedpoint VenturesW Capital Partners

Complycomply.comin

Comply provides compliance management solutions serving enterprises, mid-market firms, and small teams across various sizes and industries.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaS

Co-investorsEdison PartnersBalderton CapitalIndex Ventures

Covercover.com𝕏Jul 2026 · $100MDefunct

A mobile application that lets users photograph items to obtain insurance quotes from multiple carriers.

FintechInsurTechSan Francisco, US

Karn Saroya(Founder/CEO)inAnand Dhillon(Founder)inNatalie Gray(Founder/Design)in

Co-investorsATEL VenturesCota CapitalGeneral Catalystgumi IncSand Hill AngelsTribe Capital+26 more

Cover Geniuscovergenius.comin𝕏Jun 2026 · $100M

Cover Genius provides embedded, white-labeled insurance and protection products through a single API, with underwriting and local licenses across 60+ countries and all 50 US states.

FintechInsurTechSaaSNew York, US

Angus James Ridley McDonald(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Chris Bayley(Founder)inAmir Massoudi(Executive Officer, Promoter)inLexie Marchuk(Executive Officer, Promoter)in

BoardTom Leone(Director, Promoter)Daniel Chaplin(Director, Promoter)in

Co-investorsAfterWork VenturesDawn CapitalG SquaredGlitch CapitalKing River CapitalLeo Capital Ventures+2 more

Critical Startcriticalstart.comin𝕏Jun 2019

Critical Start provides 24x7x365 managed detection and response (MDR) services combining AI-driven monitoring with human security analysts to detect and respond to threats for enterprises across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and utilities.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwarePlano, US

Scott White(CEO)inRobert Davis(Executive Officer, Director)inJordan Mauriello(Director)inTera Davis(Executive Officer)

BoardMichael Kosty(Director)

Co-investorsBregal SagemountGolub Growth

Dattodatto.comin𝕏Jun 2026acquired by Kaseya

Datto provides cloud-based security and software solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) serving small and medium businesses, including unified continuity, networking, endpoint management, and business management capabilities.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMiami, US

Austin McChord(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Fass(Executive Officer)in

BoardStephen Herrod(Director)Holt McChord(Director)Paul Sagan(Director)Ian McChord(Director)

Co-investorsGeneral CatalystGolub GrowthM33 GrowthBenchstrength PartnersConnecticut Innovationsfuturepresent+7 more

Demandbasedemandbase.comin𝕏Mar 2026 · $175M

Demandbase provides an AI-powered B2B intelligence platform that integrates go-to-market data, tools, and execution across the GTM ecosystem.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Chris Golec(Founder)inGabriel Rogol(Chief Executive Officer)Umberto Milletti(Chief Product & Technology Officer)inGabe Rogol(CEO)in

BoardAnthony Lee(Director)inStacey Bishop(Director)in

Co-investorsScale Venture PartnersCamber PartnersFirstMark CapitalFoundation CapitalJackson Square VenturesNewView Capital+7 more

Duck Creek Technologiesduckcreek.comin

Duck Creek Technologies provides cloud-native software for property and casualty insurance carriers to manage underwriting, claims, billing, and policy administration.

Enterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaS

Hardeep Gulati(Chief Executive Officer)inBen Dulieu(Chief Information Officer & Chief Information Security Officer)inChristian Erickson(Managing Director, APAC)inTyler Jones(Chief Marketing Officer)inTeresa M. Kim(Chief Financial Officer)inJose Lazares(Chief Product Officer)in

Co-investorsCapitalGGolub GrowthInsight Partners

EABeab.comin𝕏

EAB is an advisory and research firm that provides data-driven solutions to higher education institutions to improve student outcomes and institutional performance.

Data & InfrastructureEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

David Felsenthalin

Co-investorsBC PartnersLumos Capital Group

EagleVieweagleview.comin𝕏Jun 2018

EagleView provides an aerial imagery archive with over 25 years of high-resolution orthogonal and oblique imagery covering 96% of the US population and expanding coverage in Canada.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructurePropTechSaaS

Co-investorsBuilding VenturesSpectrum EquityClearlake Capital Group

Ellucianellucian.comin𝕏

Ellucian provides an AI-native cloud platform for higher education institutions, covering the student lifecycle alongside human capital management and finance.

Cloud ComputingEdTechSaaS

Co-investorsHellman & FriedmanJMI EquityLeonard GreenLumos Capital GroupPHX VenturesTeamworthy Ventures

Embedded Insuranceembeddedinsurance.comJul 2026

Park City, US

James Hall(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inAsh Zaki(Director)Mona Elliason(Director)Adrian Hummel(Executive Officer)Mungo Wilson(Director)

Co-investorsHedosophiaSpark Capital

Energy Exemplarenergyexemplar.com

Energy Exemplar develops a cloud-native energy simulation and analytics platform for modeling and co-optimizing electricity, water, and gas markets across the energy value chain.

CleantechEnergySaaS

ESO Solutions, Inc.eso.comin𝕏

ESO builds a cloud-based emergency response ecosystem that aggregates and shares real-time data across fire, EMS, hospitals, and government agencies to improve response times and community health outcomes.

Cloud ComputingGovTechHealthtechSaaSAustin, US

Christopher T. Dillie(Executive Officer, Director)Eric Beck(CEO)inElaine Gordon(Executive Officer)in

BoardDavid Lee(Director)David Cusimano(Director)Ed Racht(Director)

Co-investorsGolub Growth

Finastrafinastra.comSep 2026

Digital banking and payments software provider offering core banking, payments, lending, and treasury solutions serving over 150 financial institutions globally.

Co-investorsCeltic House Venture Partners

Gainsight, Inc.gainsight.comin𝕏

Gainsight provides a customer intelligence platform for revenue and sales teams that helps identify and prevent revenue leakage, optimize renewal processes, and identify expansion opportunities within existing customer bases.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechMountain View, US

Nick Mehta(Chief Executive Officer)inJames Eberlin(Director)Theodore Stann(Chief Financial Officer)

BoardNakul Mandan(Director)inRoger Lee(Director)inAjay Agarwal(Director)

Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesBattery VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersCapital InnovatorsCisco InvestmentsFounders Circle Capital+8 more

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Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 20

as of Jun 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
Vista Co-Invest Fund 2022-4LPs: New York City Employees' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York, New York City Police Pension Fund +1 more2023—19.3%1.27x1.27x
Vista Equity Partners Fund VIIILPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds +6 more2022——1.28x0.01x
Vista Credit Partners III, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures2020——1.26x0.32x
Vista Equity Partners IVLPs: Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York, Kern County Employees' Retirement Association2020—30.8%——
Vista Foundation Fund IVLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures, New Jersey Division of Investment, California State Teachers' Retirement System +6 more2020—7.0%1.13x0.00x
Vista Co-Invest Fund 2018-2, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures2019——1.08x0.02x
Vista Equity Endeavor IILPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System2019—8.0%1.23x0.12x
Vista Equity Partners Fund VII-Z, L.P.LPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, California Public Employees' Retirement System2019—5.1%1.23x0.10x
Vista Equity Partners Fund VII L.P.LPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, New Jersey Division of Investment +15 more2018—4.9%1.23x0.10x
Vista Equity Partners Fund VII StoweLPs: New York City Fire Department Pension Fund2018—12.6%——
Vista Equity Partners Fund VIIrLPs: Orange County Employees Retirement System2018—4.9%1.20x0.10x
Vista Opportunistic Credit Fund I, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures2017——1.38x0.49x
Vista Credit Opportunities Fund II, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures2016——1.13x1.13x
Vista Equity Partners Fund VILPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York, Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association +8 more2016—15.5%1.98x1.29x
Vista Foundation Fund IIILPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System +2 more2016—18.3%1.88x1.11x
Vista Equity Partners Fund VLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures, Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System +8 more2014—16.0%2.10x1.57x
Vista Foundation Fund IILPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System +2 more2013—13.3%1.87x1.51x
Vista Equity Partners Fund IVLPs: New York City Employees' Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System +1 more2011—13.6%1.98x1.30x
Vista Foundation Fund I, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures2010——3.07x2.98x
VISTA VIII COINVESTLPs: New York City Board of Education Retirement System———1.22x—

Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Vista Equity Partners made?
Vista Equity Partners has 174 tracked investments, 13 of which have exited, including 17 dated in the last 24 months.
What sectors does Vista Equity Partners focus on?
Vista Equity Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
Where is Vista Equity Partners located?
Vista Equity Partners is headquartered in New York, US.
Does Vista Equity Partners lead rounds?
Vista Equity Partners has led 13 of the 32 rounds where its role is on record.
Who does Vista Equity Partners co-invest with?
Vista Equity Partners most often shares deals with Golub Growth, Insight Partners, JMI Equity, among 245 tracked co-investors.
What size deals does Vista Equity Partners back?
Across 5 deals with disclosed amounts, Vista Equity Partners has joined rounds of $43M – $1B (median $350M).

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Co-investors · 10

General Atlantic

General Atlantic is a global investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs and companies to build long-term value through growth equity, credit, energy transition, and infrastructure strategies.

$10M – $1B
Scale Venture Partners

Scale Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with AI companies, supporting their transition from founder-led growth to a scalable go-to-market operation.

$5M – $50M
Norwest Venture Partners

Norwest is a venture capital and growth equity investment firm that has backed over 700 companies across technology, consumer, and healthcare over its 65-year history.

$10M – $30M
7GC & Co

7GC & Co is a boutique private investment manager focused on growth-stage internet and emerging tech businesses with global potential, offering US companies a gateway to Europe.

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MaC Venture Capital

MaC Venture Capital is an early-stage, seed-focused venture capital firm that backs founders building culture-defining companies.

$1M – $4M
Galaxy Digital Assets Fund

Galaxy is an institutional digital assets and data center company offering trading, lending, asset management, investment banking, staking, custody, and venture investing across the crypto and blockchain ecosystem, along with a strategic expansion into AI/HPC data center infrastructure.

SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITAL

Supply Change Capital is an early-stage venture firm investing at the intersection of food, culture, and technology to modernize and build sustainability into the global food system.

$200K – $1M
125 Ventures

125 Ventures is a NYC-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies at the intersection of women's sports, media, entertainment and technology.

Astia

Astia is a venture firm that invests in high-growth companies led by women, providing capital, network access, and market analysis.

Black Operator

Black Ops VC is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on backing underinvested founders.

$100K – $5M

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