Strategies / Private Equity

Private Equity

Investing in enterprise software since inception, Vista pioneered a sector-focused approach to private equity. We partner with organizations at every phase of growth to rise to the next level and maximize future opportunities. Our singular focus on enterprise software companies across a broad range of maturity – from lower-middle market and high-growth organizations to large cap enterprises – has enabled us to develop an adaptable, analytical approach to growth.

Executive Empowerment

Vista unites leaders from forward-thinking enterprise software companies to form our diverse network of executives. We support our executive community through unrivaled access to knowledge sharing and ongoing learning opportunities. These resources serve to empower our executive teams and their companies to face challenges, innovate and build better solutions – together.

80+

companies

560+

transactions since inception

$255BN+

aggregate transaction value

Enhancing Company Value

We collaborate with our companies to capitalize on new ideas. Our team of subject matter experts has experience across enterprise software that translates to greater success for management teams, employees and customers.

Our Approach

Our Private Equity Funds

We partner with companies of all sizes and at various stages of the business lifecycle, leading them on a path to even greater success.

Flagship

Middle-market and large cap enterprise software, data and technology-enabled companies

Foundation

Lower middle-market and middle-market enterprise software, data and technology-enabled companies

Endeavor

Lower-middle market and high-growth enterprise software, data and technology-enabled companies

"With Vista, we’ve seen growth in the overall business – that includes innovation, people development and looking at how we can partner more strategically with our customers to create long-term value."

Hardeep Gulati, CEO, PowerSchool

"Vista brings a story of success and an excellent track record about building value in companies, so we’ve been able to maintain an extremely positive message throughout the company."

Teresa Mackintosh, CEO, Trintech

"Vista gives you the freedom to run your business but also provides a steady hand to help you scale and grow it."

Reggie Aggarwal, Founder and CEO, Cvent

The Vista Team

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