Between Now and Success
A Guide to Private Equity and Enterprise Software Opportunities with Michael Fosnaugh
Jan 20, 2023
Michael Fosnaugh, Chicago-based Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of the Flagship Fund at Vista Equity Partners, talks about private equity and enterprise software opportunities. They discuss the distinction between private equity and venture capital funds, the evolution of enterprise software from licensing to the cloud, and the importance of AI in the enterprise software space.
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- Vista Equity Partners specializes in investing in enterprise software companies, leveraging their operational software best practices to improve business performance.
- The demand for enterprise software remains strong, driven by the need for increased productivity and automation as businesses navigate challenges like wage inflation.
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Overview of Vista Equity Partners
Vista Equity Partners is a leading private equity firm that focuses exclusively on investing in enterprise software companies. With over 94 billion in assets under management, Vista identifies market-leading software businesses and helps improve their operations through its operational software best practices. They are known for investing in businesses with proven technology and scalable architectures, typically investing in companies that are plus or minus 10 years old.
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