Among the top performing buyout funds in the nation, Vista Equity Partners has more than $6 billion in committed equity capital focused on software and technology-enabled firms. Headed by Chairman and CEO Robert F. Smith, Vista Equity Partners seeks out stellar management teams that are looking to take their businesses to a higher level. The experts at the firm thoroughly understand the business model of software companies, and they have created a set of specific improvements on standard operating procedures that they call the “Vista SOPs,” which help software companies grow and build value. The firm takes a long-term approach, which maximizes operational capabilities and creates value for shareholders.
Robert F. Smith founded Vista in 2000. The firm currently manages and holds investments in more than 15 software firms, and as of 2011 was, in aggregate, the 10th largest software firm in the world. The firm's current investments include companies such as Accruent, Aptean, MicroEdge, and Misys. The company only makes a small number of investments per year and thus places quality over quantity. Its investment process looks to firms that can be acquired and can benefit from the Vista SOPs and become companies with predictable, high cash flows.
Adding value is a guiding principle of Vista Equity Partners. The company seeks to invest in businesses that can become the best in their sector and, to this end, works closely with managers to align interests and apply demonstrated operational best practices. When working with its investments, the company provides expertise that includes strategic analysis, budgeting and financial planning, industry research, competitive analysis, and the development of new partnerships and alliances.

Among the top performing buyout funds in the nation, Vista Equity Partners has more than $6 billion in committed equity capital focused on software and technology-enabled firms. Headed by Chairman and CEO Robert F. Smith, Vista Equity Partners seeks out stellar management teams that are looking to take their businesses to a higher level. The experts at the firm thoroughly understand the business model of software companies, and they have created a set of specific improvements on standard operating procedures that they call the “Vista SOPs,” which help software companies grow and build value. The firm takes a long-term approach, which maximizes operational capabilities and creates value for shareholders.
Robert F. Smith founded Vista in 2000. The firm currently manages and holds investments in more than 15 software firms, and as of 2011 was, in aggregate, the 10th largest software firm in the world. The firm's current investments include companies such as Accruent, Aptean, MicroEdge, and Misys. The company only makes a small number of investments per year and thus places quality over quantity. Its investment process looks to firms that can be acquired and can benefit from the Vista SOPs and become companies with predictable, high cash flows.
Adding value is a guiding principle of Vista Equity Partners. The company seeks to invest in businesses that can become the best in their sector and, to this end, works closely with managers to align interests and apply demonstrated operational best practices. When working with its investments, the company provides expertise that includes strategic analysis, budgeting and financial planning, industry research, competitive analysis, and the development of new partnerships and alliances.