Vista Credit Partners

Vista Credit Partners is a division of Vista Equity Partners, a prominent investment firm that specializes in software and technology-enabled businesses. Founded in 2000 by Robert F. Smith, Vista employs a data-driven investment strategy that adapts to various software companies, allowing it to deliver consistent returns to its investors. The firm manages a range of investment vehicles, including private equity and credit funds, focusing on the information technology sector. Vista is known for its collaborative approach, working closely with portfolio companies to enhance operational efficiency through standardized processes developed over years. Its commitment to community engagement is evident in its support for initiatives like Code.org and Girls Who Invest, which aim to broaden access to technology and inspire future generations in the investment sector. With offices across major U.S. cities, Vista remains actively involved in fostering diversity and inclusion within the technology and finance industries.

Andrew Alea

Associate of Private Equity

Rod Aliabadi

Managing Director

Adrian Alonso

Managing Director

Anand Anbalagan

Vice President

Ryan Atlas

Managing Director, Private Equity & Member of Vista Foundation Funds' Investment Committee and Vista's Private Equity Management Committee

Justin Bentley

Director

Bret Bolin

Managing Director

David Bonnette

Managing Director

David Breach

President and COO

Vincent Burkett

Managing Director, Permanent Capital & Member of the Private Equity Management Committee

Justin Cho

Managing Director

Ralph DeBernardo

Vice President

Jack Dillon

Senior Associate

David Flannery

Senior Managing Director

Jamie Ford

President of Credit and Public Equity

Michael Fosnaugh

Senior Managing Director

Charles Guan

Vice President

James P. Hickey

Senior Managing Director

Jake Hodgman

Managing Director, Private Equity Foundation

Thomas Hogan

MD

Betty Hung

Managing Director

Kristine Jurczyk

Managing Director

Tyler Kellner

Senior Associate of Private Equity

Caitlin Lynch

Senior Associate of Credit

Ryan J. McMorrow

Senior Associate

Joshua Niedner

Principal & Co-Head of Vista Credit Partners

Burke Norton

Senior Managing Director

Christine Pastore

Senior Vice President and Head of Investor Relations

Shivan Patel

Senior Associate of Private Equity

Angela Pecoraro

Managing Director

Christopher J. Pietersen

Senior Vice President, Investor Relations

Nick Prickel

Senior Associate of Private Equity

Monti Saroya

Senior Managing Director

Patrick Severson

Senior Managing Director

Sathya Shanthakumar

Vice President of Investor Relations

Brian Sheth

Co-Founder and President

Robert Smith

Founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Member of the Executive Committee, and Member of the Investment Committees for Flagship, Foundation, Endeavor & Perennial Funds

Christian Sowul

Managing Director, Private Equity

Nicolas Stahl

Vice President of Private Equity

John Stalder

Managing Director

Jordan Stellakis

Vice President of Credit

Rene Stewart

Senior Managing Director

Martin Andrew Taylor

Managing Director

Marc Teillon

Senior Managing Director

Joseph Tinaglia

Vice President

Steven White

SVP

Jeff Wilson

Vice President

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Khoros

Private Equity Round in 2021
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Kazoo

Corporate Round in 2018
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SecureLink

Private Equity Round in 2017
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Main Street Hub

Series C in 2015
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Return Path

Private Equity Round in 2014
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Acquisition in 2014
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Private Equity Round in 2013
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Acquisition in 2011
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