Vista Equity Partners

Vista Equity Partners is an investment firm focused on enterprise software that supports the digital economy. The company targets a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture, construction, education, energy, financial services, government, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, legal, marketing, media, entertainment, real estate, retail, security, telecom, transportation, and technology-enabled industries. In addition to its investment activities, Vista operates a consulting arm, Vista Consulting Group, which enhances the value of its portfolio by implementing standardized operational practices. This approach has been a hallmark of Vista's strategy, aimed at driving operational excellence and fostering long-term growth in its investments. The firm also offers financing solutions through Vista Credit Partners, which caters to enterprise software and technology-enabled businesses, creating opportunities and sustainable value for various stakeholders.

Fareed Adib

Managing Director

Anand Anbalagan

Vice President

Rachel Arnold

Senior Managing Director and Co-Head Endeavor Fund

Ryan Atlas

Managing Director

Ben Benson

Software Investor

Bret Bolin

Operating Principal

David Bonette

Managing Director

David Breach JD

President and COO

Jordan Buller

Executive Director, Technology Consulting

Lauren Dillard

CFO

Kim Eaton

Managing Director

David Flannery

President of Vista Credit Partners

Michael Fosnaugh

Senior Managing Director

Burke Norton

Senior Managing Director

Shivan Patel

SVP

Monti Saroya

Senior Managing Director

Patrick Severson

Senior Managing Director and Fund Co-Head

Robert F. Smith

Co-Founder, Chairman, CEO

Christian Sowul

Managing Director

John Stalder

Managing Director

Rene Yang

Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Endeavor Fund

Marc Teillon

Senior Managing Director

John Warnken-Brill

Senior Managing Director and CFO

Amy Mathews

Managing Director

Past deals in US Rockies

Smartsheet

Acquisition in 2024
Smartsheet Inc. is a cloud-based platform designed for effective work execution, enabling organizations to manage projects, programs, and processes with enhanced efficiency. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Smartsheet provides a range of collaborative tools tailored to various business needs. Its offerings include Smartdashboards for real-time visibility, Smartportals for easy access to project resources, Smartcards for workflow organization, and Smartgrids for tracking multiple tasks. The platform also features Smartprojects for team collaboration, Smartcalendars for aligning deadlines, Smartforms for structured information collection, and Smartautomation for process automation. Additionally, Smartsheet integrates with existing enterprise applications, facilitating seamless operations across diverse sectors such as aerospace, healthcare, finance, and technology. The company generates revenue through software subscriptions and additional charges for enhanced platform capabilities.

Smartsheet

Post in 2024
Smartsheet Inc. is a cloud-based platform designed for effective work execution, enabling organizations to manage projects, programs, and processes with enhanced efficiency. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Smartsheet provides a range of collaborative tools tailored to various business needs. Its offerings include Smartdashboards for real-time visibility, Smartportals for easy access to project resources, Smartcards for workflow organization, and Smartgrids for tracking multiple tasks. The platform also features Smartprojects for team collaboration, Smartcalendars for aligning deadlines, Smartforms for structured information collection, and Smartautomation for process automation. Additionally, Smartsheet integrates with existing enterprise applications, facilitating seamless operations across diverse sectors such as aerospace, healthcare, finance, and technology. The company generates revenue through software subscriptions and additional charges for enhanced platform capabilities.

Deepwatch

Series C in 2023
Deepwatch, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that offers intelligence-driven managed security services to protect organizations against evolving cyber threats. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with additional offices in Denver and St. Petersburg, Deepwatch has developed a cloud-based security operations platform that provides comprehensive services, including managed detection and response, managed endpoint detection and response, and vulnerability management. The company serves a diverse clientele, including many Global 2000 companies, by analyzing billions of security events monthly and delivering 24/7 managed security services. With a focus on innovation, Deepwatch is committed to enhancing its platform through continuous research and development, positioning itself as a leader in the cybersecurity industry. Its solutions aim to extend customers' security capabilities and protect their digital assets and reputations.

Avalara

Acquisition in 2022
Avalara helps businesses of all sizes get tax compliance right. In partnership with leading ERP, accounting, ecommerce, and other financial management system providers, Avalara delivers cloud-based compliance solutions for various transaction taxes, including sales and use, VAT, GST, excise, communications, lodging, and other indirect tax types. It was founded in 2004 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

MedTrainer

Series B in 2022
MedTrainer Inc. is a healthcare compliance management company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Redlands, California, with additional offices in Denver, New York, Washington, and Queretaro, Mexico. The company provides a comprehensive software platform designed to streamline compliance for small and medium-sized healthcare organizations. Its suite includes eLearning, policy and procedure management, credential management, incident management, and equipment lifecycle management, among other features. MedTrainer serves a diverse clientele, including primary care offices, ambulatory surgery centers, dental offices, and long-term care facilities, helping over 300,000 healthcare professionals at more than 15,000 sites across the United States. By simplifying compliance processes and improving workforce management, MedTrainer aims to reduce risks and enhance revenue for its users.

Outreach

Series G in 2021
Outreach Inc. is a sales engagement platform that enhances revenue growth by optimizing customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, with an office in London, the company offers solutions for account-based, outbound, and inbound sales, as well as customer retention and expansion. Its platform employs machine learning to automate repetitive tasks, track sales statistics, and provide insights into buyer sentiment, allowing sales teams to tailor their approaches based on real-time emotive signals. Outreach's client base includes prominent companies such as Zoom, Adobe, and Microsoft, who utilize the platform to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their sales processes, ultimately driving predictable and measurable growth.

Premise Data

Series E in 2021
Premise is a data and analytics platform that empowers decision-makers with real-time, actionable intelligence. By combining the power of a global network of on-the-ground contributors with industry-leading data science and machine learning Premise is ‘The Source of Ground Truth.’ A $66M Series C venture capital organization, we are backed by Valor Equity Partners, Social Capital, Google Ventures, and Andreessen Horowitz, among others. Premise is headquartered in San Francisco, California with offices in Washington, D.C., Seattle, and Portland.

Pluralsight

Acquisition in 2020
Pluralsight, Inc. is a cloud-based technology skills platform headquartered in Farmington, Utah, that offers comprehensive learning solutions for software developers, IT administrators, and creative professionals. Founded in 2004, the company provides an extensive library of over 3,000 expert-authored courses, along with skill assessments, directed learning paths, and interactive content to facilitate technology skills development. Pluralsight serves customers in more than 150 countries, enabling organizations to align around digital initiatives, enhance workforce capabilities, and adapt to evolving industry demands. Additionally, the platform includes Pluralsight Flow, which offers technology leaders analytical insights into workflow patterns, helping to measure and improve software development productivity. Through its offerings, Pluralsight aims to democratize professional technology learning and equip individuals and businesses with the skills necessary to succeed in a competitive landscape.

Four Winds Interactive

Private Equity Round in 2019
Four Winds Interactive, LLC is an enterprise software company that specializes in cloud-based digital signage and interactive kiosk applications. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with additional offices in Latin America, Dubai, and Hong Kong, the company provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing visual communications. Its offerings include the Content Management Dashboard, Content Manager Desktop, Content Manager Web, and Content Player, which together facilitate the creation, deployment, and management of digital signage content. Additionally, Four Winds Interactive offers FWI Drive for cloud content storage and distribution, along with professional services for digital signage implementation and support. The company’s solutions are utilized across various sectors, including airports, banks, corporate enterprises, healthcare, and hospitality, effectively engaging audiences in diverse environments. Its software supports large enterprise networks, ensuring scalable and secure communication for clients.

Apptio

Acquisition in 2018
Apptio, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based Technology Business Management (TBM) solutions designed to assist enterprises in managing their IT investments effectively. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Apptio offers a suite of applications that leverage business analytics to deliver insights on technology costs, value, and quality. This enables IT leaders to make informed, data-driven decisions that align technology spending with business outcomes. The company’s solutions encompass cost transparency, benchmarking, operational efficiency, and planning, facilitating automation of IT processes. Apptio's technology operates on a next-generation, in-memory cost analytics platform that aggregates and analyzes data from various financial, operational, and billing sources, providing users with deep visibility into the total cost of IT services. The company serves a global market, with operations in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia.

EagleView Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2018
EagleView Technologies, Inc. specializes in aerial imagery, data analytics, and geographic information system (GIS) solutions, primarily serving industries such as construction, insurance, real estate, and government. Founded in 2008 and based in Bothell, Washington, the company has developed a comprehensive suite of products, including high-resolution aerial imagery, property measurement solutions, and cloud-based analytics tools. EagleView's offerings, such as EagleView PremiumReport and EagleView Construct, enable clients to obtain precise measurements and streamline their workflows using advanced software integrations and mobile applications. With over 200 patents and the largest multi-modal image database in history, the company provides extensive coverage across the United States, supporting clients in making informed decisions through accurate and timely data. EagleView operates locations in Bellevue, Washington, Rochester, New York, Bengaluru, and Perth, making it a key player in leveraging aerial technology for various professional sectors.

Ping Identity

Acquisition in 2016
Ping Identity is a provider of cloud-based identity management software, serving a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company focuses on delivering solutions that enable enterprises to achieve Zero Trust security and enhance user experiences. Its Ping Intelligent Identity Platform allows organizations to manage identity and profile data at scale while providing secure access to cloud, mobile, SaaS, and on-premises applications and APIs. The software includes features such as orchestration, fraud detection, risk management, identity verification, and authentication, helping clients streamline their digital interactions and maintain robust security protocols.

EagleView Technologies

Acquisition in 2015
EagleView Technologies, Inc. specializes in aerial imagery, data analytics, and geographic information system (GIS) solutions, primarily serving industries such as construction, insurance, real estate, and government. Founded in 2008 and based in Bothell, Washington, the company has developed a comprehensive suite of products, including high-resolution aerial imagery, property measurement solutions, and cloud-based analytics tools. EagleView's offerings, such as EagleView PremiumReport and EagleView Construct, enable clients to obtain precise measurements and streamline their workflows using advanced software integrations and mobile applications. With over 200 patents and the largest multi-modal image database in history, the company provides extensive coverage across the United States, supporting clients in making informed decisions through accurate and timely data. EagleView operates locations in Bellevue, Washington, Rochester, New York, Bengaluru, and Perth, making it a key player in leveraging aerial technology for various professional sectors.

Acumatica

Acumatica, Inc. specializes in cloud-based business management software tailored for small and mid-sized companies. Its offerings include a comprehensive enterprise resource planning solution that encompasses various suites such as Financial Management, Distribution Management, Project Accounting, and Customer Management. These suites enable businesses to efficiently manage financial operations, inventory, project budgets, and customer interactions. Additionally, Acumatica provides a cloud development platform that facilitates the creation of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, along with industry-specific applications for manufacturing and other sectors. The company also offers support services including implementation planning, training, and consulting. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Acumatica serves diverse markets such as wholesale distribution, professional services, and e-commerce through a network of resellers. The company emphasizes flexible deployment options and growth-friendly licensing, fostering a collaborative community of partners and customers committed to innovation and business success.
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