Vista Venture Partners

Vista Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2014 and located in Pleasanton, California. The firm focuses on partnering with passionate entrepreneurs and is committed to investing in companies within the technology and consumer product sectors. Vista Venture Partners actively embraces challenges, dedicating substantial effort to support and guide its entrepreneurs as they navigate the complexities of building their businesses.

Fern Mandelbaum

Co-Founder, Managing Member and Partner

Michael Spector

Partner

4 past transactions

Sparta Science

Series A in 2018
Sparta Software Corporation, operating as Sparta Science, specializes in personalized predictive analytics software aimed at enhancing physical performance and reducing injury risk for athletes, military personnel, and patients. The core offering is The Sparta System, which features The Sparta Scan—a rapid assessment tool that evaluates movement, balance, and stability to create a unique Movement Signature for each user. This scan allows for real-time comparisons against a comprehensive database to identify strengths and vulnerabilities, leading to the automatic generation of tailored training plans. Sparta's technology is employed across various sectors, including military, healthcare, sports, and fitness, to improve resilience, expedite recovery, and optimize overall performance. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company also maintains a facility in Alexandria, Australia.

TeachFX

Seed Round in 2017
TeachFX, Inc. develops an application that gives teachers feedback on the dialogue that happens in classroom. The application uses machine learning to analyze and visualize for teachers what portions of their class are teacher talk vs. student talk. The company develops smartphone and web application that provides automated feedback and help students and teachers to identify problem areas and resolve the issues. TeachFX, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Tinkergarten

Series A in 2017
Tinkergarten, Inc. is dedicated to providing outdoor play-based learning classes and activities for children aged 18 months to 8 years. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Northampton, Massachusetts, the company connects families with local leaders who facilitate activity-based classes designed to foster essential developmental skills in a natural setting. Tinkergarten's approach emphasizes the importance of early childhood education in outdoor environments, allowing children to learn through play while enabling parents to engage actively in their children's learning journeys. By creating a network of community leaders, Tinkergarten aims to elevate the quality of early education and support parents in raising healthy, confident, and capable children.

BetterUp

Series A in 2016
BetterUp Inc. is a leadership development platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. The company provides a mobile-based solution for organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, aimed at enhancing employee performance through a science-backed methodology. BetterUp's platform facilitates on-demand virtual coaching sessions, allowing users to identify and practice new behaviors and mindsets essential for achieving high performance in a rapidly changing environment. The platform tracks and measures individual growth, helping employees cultivate skills that support both personal and professional development. Its diverse clientele includes notable companies like Genentech, Logitech, and Workday, reflecting its commitment to fostering an adaptive workforce.
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