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Robert F. Smith

North America, Texas, United States, Austin

Description

Robert F. Smith is a philanthropist, investor and engineer. He serves as Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, which he founde...

Investor Profile

Robert F. Smith has backed more than 3 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Grant, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on EdTech, Financial Services, FinTech.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (67%)
  • Seed (33%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Edtech
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Payments
  • Wealth Management
  • College Recruiting
  • Education
  • Performing Arts
  • Music
  • Music Education
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Who does Robert F. Smith frequently co-invest with?

Pipeline Angels
North America, Texas, United States, Houston
Co-Investments: 1
Mastercard
North America, New York, United States, Purchase
Co-Investments: 1
Blue Leaf Ventures
North America, New York, United States, Manhattan
Co-Investments: 1
Portfolia
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
US Bank
North America, Minnesota, United States, Minneapolis
Co-Investments: 1
Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures
North America, Wisconsin, United States, Milwaukee
Co-Investments: 1
Astia
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Elevate Capital
North America, Oregon, United States, Hillsboro
Co-Investments: 1
PNC Bank
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Robert F. Smith often collaborate with?

BD
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
SK
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
RB
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
CS
North America, New York, United States, Bronx
Shared Deals: 1
CP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
KD
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Shared Deals: 1
AS
North America, New Jersey, United States, Alpine
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Robert F. Smith?

Goalsetter

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Goalsetter is a family-focused financial education and wealth-building platform provider making learning about finance fun and interactive.

EdTechFinancial ServicesFinTechPaymentsWealth Management
SeedJan 25, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,900,000
Sphinx Organization

Detroit, Michigan, United States

The Sphinx Organization is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of young Black and Latino classical musicians.

MusicMusic Education
GrantMay 7, 2019
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Morehouse College

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Morehouse College operates as a historic, all-male, private liberal arts institution.

College RecruitingEducationPerforming Arts
GrantJan 22, 2019
Amount Raised: $1,500,000

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