In our inaugural edition of "Insights for Edge," Toto Wolff, Team Principal and CEO of the
@MercedesAMGF1
, joins
@RFS_Vista
to discuss leadership, his adeptness in managing people and what it means to leave behind a legacy of success. Read more:
Vista is proud to reinforce our commitment to the Economic Opportunity Coalition by pledging to shift approximately 2% of the Firm’s cash balance to Community Development Financial Institutions and Minority Depository Institutions. Learn more:
Last week, we had the pleasure of gathering with CEOs from across our network of 80+ portfolio companies at our annual CEO Summit. The growth & success we’ve experienced to date would not be possible without the dedication & partnership of these founders, executives and CEOs.
Weaving empathy into your company DNA helps create more sustainable communities — at work, at home and across the globe. Congrats to the Vista companies named a Tech Cares Award Recipient by
@trustradius
.
So honored to partner with
@Vista_Equity
to power the next phase of
#CustomerSuccess
. Huge validation of the impact of the CS community, as well as grit of the Gainsight team and alums. Working on the Unicorn 🦄 rap now…
Our Founder, Chairman and CEO,
@RFS_Vista
, joined
@juleshyman
to discuss private equity, investing in tech, the IPO landscape, Fed rate hikes, and more at the
@YahooFinance
All Markets Summit. Watch the full conversation here:
#YahooFinanceAMS22
“Vista is proud to be a preferred partner for founders of fast-growing, high-performing, high-potential companies and we are excited to work with
@kyleporter
and the
@Salesloft
team.”
#VistaUpdates
Major news to share today. We’re humbled and thrilled to announce that Salesloft has signed to secure a massive growth investment from
@Vista_Equity
, valuing the company at $2.3B! All the details here:
Through the transformational power of technology and leveraging our size and scale, we’re committed to creating ongoing, meaningful change. Read our
#ESG
and
#DEI
Report to learn more about our efforts:
During an interview held at the
@YaleSOM
,
@RFS_Vista
discussed the importance of employee growth & development. When employees bring their true selves to work & are encouraged & supported, it benefits not just an organization, but all stakeholders.
Congratulations to Vista’s Rachel Arnold for her recognition in
@Buyouts
’ Women in Private Equity: The Class of 2022, highlighting her deep expertise in technology investing and portfolio operations.
#IWD2022
Disclosures:
In a recent episode of the
@EarnYourLeisure
podcast,
@RFS_Vista
dives into his life journey – from being an engineer to working on Wall Street to running Vista – with co-hosts
@RashadBilal
and
@MillingsTroy
. Watch the full episode here:
We recently hosted our annual Women's Leadership Summit, uniting the women of Vista for an event dedicated to networking, learning and growth. Our gratitude goes out to all those who joined us as we work together to shape the future of leadership at Vista.
Last week Vista's CEO,
@RFS_Vista
, sat down for a discussion with Waleed Al Muhairi at the
@Mubadala
Business Forum. The conversation covered the global tech market, the resiliency of the enterprise software sector and the future of global connectivity.
Kojo Amarteyfio, a Senior Associate on Vista’s Private Equity team and a Co-Lead for the
#BlackVistaNetwork
, believes
#BlackHistoryMonth
is a time to not only celebrate Black culture and excellence, but renew commitments to action.
Dan Parant has joined Vista’s Capital and Partner Solutions team as Global Head of Private Wealth Solutions. Dan will lead efforts to capitalize on Vista’s private wealth opportunity, delivering solutions tailored to the needs of financial advisors and individual investors across
Only 3% of Black students learn computer science in high school or beyond. Please watch and share this video. Inspire a student. Together we can change the face of computer science.
#BlackVoicesForCS
As we celebrate
#EarthDay2022
, Vista continues to
#InvestInOurPlanet
. We remain committed to doing our part to drive lasting environmental change and secure a healthier planet:
iCIMS CTO Al Smith was just recognized by HRExecutive as one of the top100 HR Tech Executives. Congrats Al, thanks for the impact you have had within the HR Tech industry! -
Congrats to
@TIBCO
, a Vista company and provider of real-time enterprise data software, who recently announced they will acquire
@infobldrs
to help augment TIBCO’s Connected Intelligence platform to more deeply address customers’ end-to-end needs.
#VistaUpdates
We're thrilled to share that today we've agreed to acquire Information Builders Inc.
@infobldrs
's analytics capabilities will further unlock the potential of real-time data for making faster, smarter decisions with TIBCO's Connected Intelligence platform.
Today we announced the
#VistaClimatePledge
, a global, portfolio-wide emissions measurement and reduction strategy that is among the most comprehensive in the PE industry. We look forward to working towards net zero with our portfolio companies. Read more:
.
@RFS_Vista
was recently featured on the Capital Allocators podcast with
@tseides
discussing
#EnterpriseSoftware
, the investment lifecycle and lessons learned. Access the podcast:
This year
@pluralsight
was named the 2021
@googlecloud
Social Impact Partner of the Year for Education. Learn how Pluralsight Skills is helping to train 100,000 software engineers across Africa in 10 years:
Today,
@IBM
announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase
@Apptio
for $4.6 billion. Learn more about the announcement here:
#VistaUpdates
Vista's David Breach recently discussed the future of enterprise software
#investing
and the opportunity that exists within private credit on
@CAIAAssociation
's
#EducationalAlpha
podcast. Listen now:
We’re proud to announce our investment in
@Innovapptive
, a SaaS-based connected worker platform that provides solutions to improve asset uptime, front-line worker productivity, safety, training and compliance. Learn more:
#VistaUpdates
This week marks our annual CXO Summit, where 1,000+ executives from across our portfolio will convene virtually to share ideas, create connections and develop action plans to grow as leaders – empowering the human enterprise.
#VistaLeadership
Vista’s Founder, Chairman and CEO,
@RFS_Vista
, shares his approach to prioritizing investments in next-generation enterprise software and the benefit of building relationships with company founders. Watch the full Market Insights discussion here:
We’re investing in the companies and leaders at the forefront of the digital revolution – a strategy that we believe remains the best use of capital anywhere in the financial markets. See why in our 2021
#YearinReview
We are excited to announce that
@pluralsight
has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by
@Vista_Equity
. With their help, we can move faster and accelerate our strategic vision. See press release for important information:
Today is a big day for us. We’ve raised a $300M Series C led by
@foundersfund
🎉
It’s an even bigger day for Ramp customers. We’re using the funding to build automation that will help them save even more time & money.
What we’re building and why 👇
We're proud to announce the expansion of our internship programs with
@KIPP
and the
@possefoundation
to provide opportunities to rising college sophomores from backgrounds not traditionally represented in the industry:
We are pleased to announce we are partnering with
@clearloopUS
, a renewable energy accelerator, to offset our 2020 corporate carbon footprint and achieve carbon neutrality for the second year in a row. Learn more about this
#ESG
partnership:
Our newest partner, leading global investment firm
@Vista_Equity
has joined our efforts by investing in Jackson, TN, cleaning up the grid & expanding access to clean energy. We’re well on our way to hitting our 1 million watt goal!
#partnerships
#solarenergy
Vista and
@MyPowerSchool
are proud to fulfill all teachers’ requests in predominantly Black schools in six southern communities via
@DonorsChoose
. Learn more:
Wow!
@RFS_Vista
,
@Vista_Equity
, and
@MyPowerSchool
just funded every project from schools with majority Black students surrounding six southern communities. Thanks to this $1.3 million donation, 1,879 projects were brought to life, reaching 678 schools.
This week, we host our Annual General Meeting, our opportunity to connect with investors from across the globe and share the progress and performance of our firm as well as our vision for the future.
#VistaUpdates
Congrats to our partner
@boardchallenge_
for a year of progress in improving board representation across the U.S. As proud supporters of
#TheBoardChallenge
, we believe extending access and opportunity within the digital economy for all requires a systemic approach.
The
@boardchallenge_
is working to improve representation of Black directors in boardrooms by challenging companies to pledge to appoint a Black director within the next year. To date, 20 Black directors have been appointed & 75+ organizations have pledged or signed in support.
Bessie Watts, Executive Director of Vista’s External Board of Directors Program and Co-Lead for the
#BlackVistaNetwork
, shares how PE firms can attract more diverse talent.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Our Chicago office recently volunteered at the
@FoodDepository
in an effort to help nourish our neighbors at risk of hunger. Thank you to all those who came out and participated. Find out more:
.
@MyPowerSchool
, a Vista company and leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education, today listed on
@NYSE
. Congrats to the PowerSchool team on this milestone!
#VistaUpdates
Our 2022
#YearInReview
highlights deal activity from the year and the people and initiatives that make our success possible. As we begin a new year, the Vista team is energized and focused on achieving what’s next, together. Learn more:
#VistaUpdates
Vista’s Foundation Fund has invested in
@TigerConnect
. Learn how TigerConnect and Vista will further transform collaboration and communication in healthcare.
#VistaUpdates
Just announced! TigerConnect secured a strategic growth investment from
@Vista_Equity
to continue our mission of improving patient care by delivering real-time, contextual data & messaging!
Details here:
#ClinicalCollaboration
#HealthcareInnovation
Congrats to the seven Vista leaders from
@Datto
,
@Infoblox
,
@LogicMonitor
and
@TIBCO
who were recognized on
@CRN
's 2021 Channel Chiefs list, honoring the IT industry’s prominent channel executives and managers. Click to see the full list:
The 2021
@CRN
Channel Chief results are in! Here are the executives who influence the IT channel with their exceptional leadership and vision:
#crnchannelchiefs
Vista has signed a strategic investment agreement with
@ESO_Solutions
, the leading data and software company serving emergency medical services (EMS), fire departments, hospitals and state EMS offices. Access the PR:
#VistaUpdates
Vista is excited to announce it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell
@numeratorone
, a tech-driven consumer and market intelligence company, to
@Kantar
. Read the press release:
#VistaUpdates
Last week, we convened with CEOs and their teams from across our portfolio at our annual CXO Summit. Each year, we look forward to the opportunity to deepen relationships, ignite innovation, optimize performance and nurture organizational synergy.
#WeAreVista
What does the path to IPO look like? How can you spot an investor who can help you create value? Vista’s Flagship Fund Co-Heads and CEOs answered these questions and more during a recent
@TechCrunch
session:
@codeorg
’s new AP Computer Science ‘A’ curriculum provides increased access to education and the opportunities that follow. We’re proud to have assisted in developing a curriculum that will prepare underrepresented students for careers in computer science.
It’s finally here: The
@codeorg
AP CSA curriculum! 🎉 Designed to engage and empower students often underrepresented in CS, our curriculum is equity-driven to better help every student learn and envision themselves as software engineers. Learn more:
Vista is dedicated to increasing access to education and broadening the path to prosperity. We were proud to join 27 of our enterprise software companies in signing
@codeorg
’s letter to expand opportunities in computer science education.
Our schools should equip students with the knowledge & skills needed to navigate the digital economy. I am proud to join
@codeorg
in their letter to Governors & Educators, which calls for access to computer science education for each & every K-12 student.
Congrats to Vista companies
@MyPowerSchool
and
@Xactly
for their inclusion in this year's
@BigAwards
for Business program awards, honoring companies, products and people that are leading their respective organizations.
#VistaLeadership
CEOs from across Vista's network came together for thought-provoking discussion, immersive learning and networking at our annual CEO Summit. After three days, our CEOs left with the insights to empower transformative action in their companies.
Congratulations to Vista portfolio executives Nicole O’Rourke (
@Aptean
) and Laura Ipsen (
@EllucianInc
) for their recognition in
@SoftwareReport1
’s List of The Top 50 Women Leaders in SaaS of 2022. View the full list here:
Michael Fosnaugh, Co-Head of the Flagship Fund & Senior Managing Director, reminds us how enterprise software can enhance business agility and drive operational efficiency in times of challenge. Watch the full Market Insights conversation here:
Today and throughout this weekend, we celebrate
#Juneteenth
and applaud the recent historic recognition of Juneteenth as a federal holiday. As we strive towards the betterment of society, Vista remains committed to creating opportunities for all people.
Today’s dynamic market environment is generating unique challenges and opportunities for enterprise software companies. Vista's David Flannery joined a panel of thought leaders at
@MilkenInstitute
MEA in Abu Dhabi last week. Our key takeaways:
Vista company
@SmartBear
, a leading provider of software development and quality tools, recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
@bugsnag
, an application stability management pioneer.
#VistaUpdates
Vista’s Private Equity team welcomed Adam Lawal, a finance major at
@Wharton
, to our MBA internship program this summer. Adam was drawn to Vista’s culture of excellence, which values teamwork and collaboration.
#WeAreVista
#InternSpotlight
Happy
#Pride
Month! Vista is proud to celebrate with the LGBTQ+ community as we aim to cultivate an inclusive workforce rich in different backgrounds and continuously strive for
#equality
.
We're proud to have visionary leaders, like Lauren Dillard, CFO at Vista, who are driving innovation and promoting the transformative impact of enterprise software and inclusive capital in private equity.
#VistaLeadership
As part of the Coalition for Equity & Opportunity (CEO), we're proud to follow the
#CorporateCallToAction
and announce our commitment to disclose workforce data. This is an important step to measure our progress toward greater diversity.
Vista has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
@PFDrive
, a leading provider of renewable energy asset performance management software. Access the press release below.
#VistaUpdates
We’re proud to announce that we have entered into an agreement to be acquired by
@Vista_Equity
. This partnership will accelerate our remarkable growth and help us innovate faster as we continue to develop software that drives the global energy transition.
We are proud to partner with our portfolio companies to promote sustainable growth and foster success in the digital economy. Hear from
@GainsightHQ
CEO
@nrmehta
on his experience with Vista in the first 60 days.
I've had hundreds of folks ask me what it's like to work with
@Vista_Equity
since the investment was announced. We’re now about two months in, so I decided to share 6 lessons from the first 60 days.
In honor of
#BHM
, Vista's Khalida Ali hosted a fireside chat with
@RFS_Vista
, who reinforced the role that the Vista ecosystem – and each of us – can play in advancing DE&I in our companies, communities and the finance and technology industries.
Cheers! 🥂 🍾 Today we are celebrating an over $215 million strategic growth investment from
@Vista_Equity
Partners! None of this would be possible without our awesome employees, partners and customers. Learn more.
.
@PremiseData
today announced $85 million in Series E financing with participation from Vista Credit Partners, Vista’s credit-lending arm. The funding will enable the company to accelerate development of its best-in-class technology.
#VistaUpdates
Vista is proud to celebrate women today & every day. This year's
#WomensHistoryMonth
theme is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” & we’re committed to providing opportunities for women rising through our ranks to write their stories:
#IWD2023
Thank you, Sunny Gupta, CEO of
@Apptio
, for your leadership with this initiative. Vista is proud of your efforts and supports the cause.
For more information on how you can help provide lifesaving medical oxygen to those in need, visit .
#HelpIndiaBreathe
Our Founder, Chairman and CEO,
@RFS_Vista
, recently met with our 2023 summer intern class to listen to their experiences and empower them to seize this playground of opportunity and sharpen their skills.
#VistaInterns
#Internship
Companies partner with Vista for what we can offer beyond capital. The true power of our firm’s partnership lies in the Vista ecosystem which provides our over 80 portfolio companies with access to knowledge and experience across the entire portfolio.
.
@cvent
, a Vista company and leading technology provider for meetings, events and hospitality, is helping the University of Rochester Medical Center vaccinate over 15,000 health workers with its event marketing and management platform. Learn more:
Together with
@NACD
, Vista is excited to launch a new program to help first-time board members learn and grow their network within corporate boards. Learn more:
#DEI
Successful CTOs don’t just sustain business growth, their teams are the driving force behind its acceleration.
Congratulations to the Vista company CTOs of
@GainsightHQ
@pipedrive
@Aptean
@Jebbit
named among The Software Report’s Top 25 CTOs of 2022:
Join us this
#PrideMonth
as we honor our LGBTQIA+ team and community. With a diverse portfolio of over 80 companies, we recognize our significant role in driving social change, championing inclusion, and advancing equality and equity across industries.
#VistaPRIDE
Vista is proud to welcome our 2023 summer internship class. This year, we have the pleasure of hosting talented interns from over 23 undergraduate and MBA university programs in our Austin, New York and San Francisco offices.
#VistaInterns
#Internship
The latest book from
@TonyRobbins
, The Holy Grail of Investing, features insights from world-renowned investors on alternative investment opportunities, including Vista's very own,
@RFS_Vista
.
How are we working to advance economic equity and close the racial wealth gap?
Vista’s Founder, Chairman and CEO
@RFS_Vista
discusses the actions Vista is taking to address racial and economic disparities in
@politico
:
We hosted our annual CXO Summit in October, gathering CEOs and management teams from across our portfolio to build connections that enable knowledge sharing and spark innovation. Explore the rich dialogues from this year's event and our ethos of collaboration in the video below.
Every year, Vista gathers our investors for our Annual General Meeting to share important updates on our firm, investment strategies and the enterprise software market. Click the link to view exclusive content from this year's meeting:
#VistaLeadership
Vista’s Founder, CEO and Chairman,
@RFS_Vista
, shared with
@patrick_oshag
the importance of measuring technical debt when evaluating a
#software
company. Click the link to view more exclusive content from his
@InvestLikeBest
podcast episode:
Vista Credit Partners provides debt capital n the middle & broadly syndicated markets. Our variety of financing solutions include FounderDirect (non-sponsor), Sponsor Credit, Traded Credit and Intermediate & Bridge Solutions. Learn more:
Vista acknowledges the importance and historical value of
#Juneteenth
. Below, our Founder, Chairman and CEO,
@RFS_Vista
, provides his personal reflections on this holiday as we continue to strive for racial equity.
On the 158th anniversary of Juneteenth, let’s honor the Black Americans who waited for liberation and those who worked toward their emancipation. Read more about
#Juneteenth
.
As we near the end of 2021, we remain inspired, optimistic and encouraged about the positive impact we can generate — together — for all our communities.
From all of us at Vista, Season’s Greetings and Happy Holidays.
Last week, Vista welcomed C-suite teams from our portfolio to our CXO Summit. Thank you to the
#EnterpriseSoftware
leaders who joined us this year.
#VistaLeadership
Vista has invested in
@iN2Lrocks
, a leading provider of cloud-based technology engagement solutions for the senior living market. Read the press release:
#VistaUpdates
Twenty-seven Vista portfolio companies were recognized for their commitment to building strong and inclusive cultures on
@BuiltIn
’s 2023 Best Places to Work list. Congratulations to all honorees on this well-deserved recognition. Learn more:
Vista is proud to have contributed to The Digital Transition Framework, a holistic tool highlighting key public-private actions and leading examples to help governments achieve their digital transition goals in the face of uncertainty. Read more:
@wef
To continue advancing
#ESG
initiatives at scale, we’re working with our portfolio companies to measure and report greenhouse gas emissions. Read our
@PRI_News
case study to learn more:
We're honored that
@EllucianInc
and
@sonatype
have been recognized on
@FastCompany
's 2023 "Best Workplaces for Innovators" list. Their recognition underscores their commitment to nurturing innovation at all levels. Learn more:
In a recent
@WSJ
article, Vista's David Breach highlights how we prioritize hands-on experience and diverse backgrounds when hiring and promoting young professionals. Learn more about our approach to talent management below.
Vista believes that investing in
#enterprisesoftware
is one of the best uses of capital in the financial markets and we remain convicted in our investment strategy. Read our feature in
@PEI_news
to learn more: