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American Banker: Collections Fintech AKUVO Gets Funding for Agentic AI

AKUVO, a fintech specializing in collections and credit risk management, announced a strategic investment from global technology investment firm Vista Equity Partners to focus on growing in the enterprise software market, expanding its credit and collection risk products, and incorporating an assortment of agentic AI tools.

September 18, 2025

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WSJ Pro: Vista Equity Partners Backs U.K. Tech Company Joblogic

Vista Equity Partners is backing U.K. field service management software company, Joblogic, betting that artificial intelligence will supercharge field work and property management.

September 11, 2025

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CNBC: Robert F. Smith on AI, Leadership and Investing

Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO, joined CNBC’s Worldwide Exchange to share his perspective on how leadership and innovation are reshaping today’s business landscape.

August 19, 2025

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CNBC: Ashley MacNeill on IPO Market Rebound and GenAI Trends

Ashley MacNeill, Head of Equity Capital Markets and Managing Director, joined CNBC’s Closing Bell this week to discuss renewed momentum in the IPO market and the shift in generative AI value creation.

August 09, 2025

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Buyouts: Monti Saroya on Enterprise Software as an Infrastructure-Like Asset

Vista Equity Partners Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Flagship Fund, Monti Saroya, discusses enterprise software in today’s market and how AI is widening the sector’s addressable market, reinforcing Vista’s industry-leading position and the enduring appeal of tech-focused private equity.

July 21, 2025

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Vista Exchange Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, we launched Vista’s Agentic AI Factory to enable a systematic approach to Gen AI transformation, inclusive of operational restructuring, agent deployment at scale and go-to-market enablement. We also announced several investments across our Flagship, Foundation and Endeavor strategies.

July 08, 2025

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Mergers & Acquisitions: Robert F. Smith on AI-Powered Growth at SuperReturn 2025

Vista Equity Partners Founder, Chairman and CE0, Robert F. Smith, spotlighted AI as the catalyst for elevating software companies from the traditional “rule of 40” to a future “rule of 70” and stressed the need for rigorous data foundations and responsibly governed AI agents to unlock 24/7, hyper-efficient growth—underscoring Vista’s commitment to transformative innovation across its portfolio.

June 30, 2025

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CNBC: Ashley MacNeill on IPO Market Momentum, AI in Software and Market Outlook

Ashley MacNeill, Head of Equity Capital Markets and Managing Director, joined CNBC’s Closing Bell to discuss recent developments in the equity markets, including the reemergence of IPO activity and ongoing shifts in the technology landscape.

June 23, 2025

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CityWire: Vista Hires Andre Lennon-Smith as New International Wealth Head

Vista Equity Partners has hired Andre Lennon-Smith as our new Head of International Wealth. Lennon-Smith will report to Vista’s Global Head of Private Wealth Solutions, Dan Parant.

June 20, 2025

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FundFire: AI Is ‘Like Electricity’ for Buyout Managers, Says Vista CEO

At SuperReturn, Vista’s Robert F. Smith emphasized that artificial intelligence will bring massive transformation to enterprise software investing and most other buyout sectors.

June 13, 2025

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