Vista Equity Partners

Leading software-focused private equity firm with $100B+ AUM and 600+ transactions, specializing in enterprise software, data, and technology companies with founder-friendly approach.

• Austin, USA • Est. 2000
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Investment Requirements

Revenue (ARR)
Flexible
Deal Structure
Flexible
Target Industries
B2B Software Tech Services
Geographic Focus
North America Global

Company Overview

Vista Equity Partners

What They Buy

  • Target: Enterprise software, data, and technology companies
  • Size: $100M+ valuations (mid-market to mega-cap deals)
  • Focus: Founder-led businesses (70% of investments since 2019)
  • Structure: Private equity, permanent capital, and credit strategies
  • Approach: Collaborative growth with operational expertise
  • Geography: Global reach with focus on North America

Recent Major Acquisitions

  • Smartsheet: Work management platform ($8.4B, September 2024)
  • Model N: Revenue management platform ($1.25B, June 2024)
  • Acumatica: Cloud ERP for SMBs (2024)
  • RollKall: Public safety management software (2024)
  • Amtech Software: Mid-market software acquisition (June 2025)

Track Record

  • Founded: 2000 by Robert F. Smith in Austin, Texas
  • Leadership: Robert F. Smith (Founder & Executive Chairman)
  • Scale: $100B+ assets under management, 600+ transactions
  • Portfolio: 85+ companies, largest enterprise software portfolio globally
  • Philosophy: 90% of founder-led investments retain original founders
  • Innovation: Launched “Agentic AI Factory” for AI transformation (2025)

Portfolio Companies

Smartsheet
Work management platform ($8.4B acquisition, September 2024)
Model N
Revenue management platform ($1.25B acquisition, June 2024)
Acumatica
Cloud ERP provider for small and mid-sized businesses
RollKall
Extra-duty management software for public safety agencies
Amtech Software
Mid-market software acquisition (June 2025)

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Last updated: October 6, 2025

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