Vistara Growth

Vistara Growth, based in Vancouver and Toronto, is a private equity and venture capital firm that specializes in providing growth capital and flexible financing solutions to mid-late stage technology companies in North America. Founded in 2015, the firm focuses on investments in sectors such as software, fintech, security, and healthcare technology. Vistara Growth typically invests between $4 million and $25 million per company, targeting businesses with revenues ranging from $8 million to $200 million. The firm employs a variety of investment structures, including secured term debt, convertible debt, and minority equity solutions, often opting for non-amortizing loans to minimize dilution for portfolio companies. With a preference for minority positions, Vistara Growth aims to support the expansion and growth of its investments while also considering interim financing ahead of initial public offerings or exits.

Kevin Barber

Associate Partner

Randy Garg

Founder and Managing Partner

Kathleen Kaulins

Director, Investments

Neil Kenley

Director, Investments

Sean Lindover

Associate

John O'Donoghue

Principal

Noah Shipman

Partner

Tracy Zhang

Associate

Past deals in Florida

Kore.ai

Series C in 2021
Kore.ai, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based chatbot solutions tailored for enterprises. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the company offers a no/low code platform that allows businesses to create virtual assistants, enhancing digital interactions with customers, employees, and partners. Kore.ai's offerings include domain-specific pre-built virtual assistants designed for industries such as banking, insurance, HR, and IT support. One of its notable products is Kora, an enterprise digital assistant equipped with skills for knowledge management, enterprise search, and task management. Additionally, Kore.ai provides Deflect.ai, a cloud-based service focused on call automation and digital deflection. The company's solutions utilize natural language processing to improve communication across various channels, ultimately streamlining business processes and enhancing user experiences.

Kore.ai

Venture Round in 2019
Kore.ai, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based chatbot solutions tailored for enterprises. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the company offers a no/low code platform that allows businesses to create virtual assistants, enhancing digital interactions with customers, employees, and partners. Kore.ai's offerings include domain-specific pre-built virtual assistants designed for industries such as banking, insurance, HR, and IT support. One of its notable products is Kora, an enterprise digital assistant equipped with skills for knowledge management, enterprise search, and task management. Additionally, Kore.ai provides Deflect.ai, a cloud-based service focused on call automation and digital deflection. The company's solutions utilize natural language processing to improve communication across various channels, ultimately streamlining business processes and enhancing user experiences.