Black billionaire Robert F. Smith sees next AI growth in private software companies
Robert F. Smith sees private software companies driving the next wave of AI growth, with Vista Equity at the forefront.
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Black billionaire Robert F. Smith-backed firm to hire up to 500 people
Jaggaer, backed by Robert F. Smith’s Vista, will expand in Hyderabad with plans to grow its workforce to 500 employees.
Black billionaire Robert F. Smith’s Vista targets $200 million savings through loan market pivot
Robert F. Smith’s Vista Equity pursues $200 million savings by swapping costly private debt for syndicated loans.
Vista, led by Black billionaire Robert F. Smith, exits Cvent with $1.3 billion sale
The sale comes a year after Blackstone took Cvent private in a $4.6 billion acquisition, finalizing its full ownership of the event software company.
Black billionaire Robert F. Smith’s Vista secures $5.6 billion to invest in cloud software
The technology-focused firm raised $2.7 billion in fresh capital, alongside $2.2 billion from existing flagship funds.
Vista, led by billionaire Robert F. Smith, to acquire Acumatica in nearly $2 billion deal
Vista Equity to acquire Acumatica in $2B deal, boosting AI-driven ERP growth for mid-sized businesses with strategic support from Robert F. Smith.
Vista, led by Black billionaire Robert F. Smith, explores $4 billion Granicus sale
While discussions are still in the early stages, Vista Equity Partners and Harvest Partners are aiming for a valuation of more than 20 times Granicus’ $175 million in EBITDA.
Vista Investment Partners deepens tech portfolio with $3.85-million NVIDIA stake
Investment reflects strategic focus on high-growth, high-impact sectors.
Vista Equity Partners sells minority stake in LogicMonitor in $2.4-billion deal
Vista Equity Partners secures $2.4-billion valuation for LogicMonitor with new minority investment while retaining strategic control.
Vista Equity, led by America’s second-richest Black person, aims to finalize $5.6-billion acquisition of PowerSchool
The deal reflects the growing demand for cloud-based education software and reinforces Vista’s commitment to enhancing student-driven technological innovations with a strategic focus in the education sector.
Vista Equity, under America’s second-richest Black billionaire, joins Blackstone in $8.4-billion Smartsheet deal
This acquisition is expected to deliver substantial value to Smartsheet’s shareholders and aligns seamlessly with the investment strategies of both firms.
America’s richest Black billionaire Robert F. Smith unveils Vision for AI future at Davos
Smith emphasized the integration of AI into companies’ operations, drawing parallels with past transformative innovations like the internet and the cloud.
America’s richest Black man Robert F. Smith loses $600 million in 19 days
Smith slips; trails KKR’s Henry Kravis on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Blackstone and firm led by America’s richest Black billionaire join forces to acquire Energy Exemplar
Vista Equity Partners, under the leadership of Smith, has rapidly become a dominant force in the technology sector since its establishment in 2000.