Vista Equity Partners

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2000

AUM

$103 000 M

Location

Austin, Texas, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Vista Equity Partners is a private equity firm founded over 25 years ago, headquartered in the United States, and led by Chairman and CEO Robert F. Smith. The firm specializes in enterprise software and AI investments, with a significant focus on value creation through operational excellence. Vista's team is composed of a diverse group of professionals with deep expertise in technology and finance sectors, differentiating itself through a hands-on partnership with portfolio companies.

Vista primarily invests in enterprise software companies, supporting a variety of sub-sectors including AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT services. Their investments span across stages from growth equity to late-stage, with a typical investment size of $100+ million. The firm manages assets totaling $103 billion, as of March 2026, through its private equity and credit strategies.

Some of their notable portfolio companies include Marketo - marketing automation, Ping Identity - identity security, Jamf - Apple device management, Datto - IT management, and Gainsight - customer success platform. These investments illustrate Vista's commitment to partnering with industry-leading companies to accelerate innovation and growth.

Industry

HealthTech LegalTech Cybersecurity Cloud AI Travel Telecommunications Software Security Other Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising IT Services Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services E-commerce/Marketplace Edtech Education TravelTech SaaS Technology Real Estate

Vista Equity Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Vista Credit Opportunities Fund II	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech SaaS Security Software Technology	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$935 M	May 2017
Vista Equity Endeavor Fund II	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Security Software AI Technology HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$850 M	July 2019
Vista Credit Opportunities Fund III	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Security Software Technology	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$2300 M	October 2021
Vista Equity Fund VIII	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech SaaS Security Software Technology	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$20000 M	April 2024
Cloud Software Continuation Fund	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$5600 M	June 2025
Vista Equity Fund VI	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate SaaS Security Software	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$11000 M	May 2017

Contacts

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Robert Smith Founder, Chairman and CEO

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Dirk Wakeham Managing Director

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FAQs about Vista Equity Partners

Is Vista Equity Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Vista Equity Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.

Where is Vista Equity Partners located?

Vista Equity Partners is located in Austin, Texas, United States.

When was Vista Equity Partners founded?

Vista Equity Partners was founded in 2000.

What sectors and industries does Vista Equity Partners invest in?

Vista Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, LegalTech, Cybersecurity, Cloud, AI, Travel, Telecommunications, Software, Security, Other, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, IT Services, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Financial Services, E-commerce/Marketplace, Edtech, Education, TravelTech, SaaS, Technology, Real Estate.

What is Vista Equity Partners geographical focus of investments?

Vista Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Vista Equity Partners typically invest in?

Vista Equity Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Vista Equity Partners investment?

Vista Equity Partners usually invests $100+ m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Vista Equity Partners?

Vista Equity Partners has around $103 000m assets under management.

When was Vista Equity Partners last fund created?

Vista Equity Partners last fund was created/launched in 2025-06-26

What are the contacts of Vista Equity Partners?

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