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Vista Credit Partners

North America, Texas, United States, Austin

Description

Vista Credit Partners, the credit arm of the renowned Vista Equity Partners, stands as a leading financing partner for enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled businesses. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the firm specializes in providing flexible, non-dilutive credit solutions tailored to the unique needs of the software ecosystem. Their expertise lies in offering a range of private credit products, including senior secured, unitranche, second lien, and mezzanine debt, supporting companies across various stages of growth and strategic initiatives.

The firm's investment strategy is keenly focused on businesses exhibiting strong recurring revenue models, high customer retention rates, and robust free cash flow generation. Vista Credit Partners typically engages with companies seeking capital for organic growth, strategic mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, and take-private transactions. Their deep understanding of the software sector allows them to structure bespoke financing solutions that align with the long-term objectives of their portfolio companies, often serving as a preferred alternative to traditional equity financing.

Vista Credit Partners has established itself as a significant force in the private credit market, demonstrating substantial financial capacity and a broad transactional footprint. The firm recently announced the final close of its fifth credit fund, Vista Credit Partners Fund V, with over $2.3 billion in capital commitments, underscoring strong investor confidence. They are known for providing credit facilities ranging from $25 million to over $500 million, making them a suitable partner for a wide spectrum of growth-stage to mature technology companies. This substantial capital base and flexible approach enable them to support complex and large-scale financing needs within the dynamic technology landscape.

Investor Profile

Vista Credit Partners has backed more than 22 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 64% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Series C, Series E rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Czech Republic.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Led 3 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $25M – $500M.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (55%)
  • Series C (14%)
  • Series E (9%)
  • Private Equity (9%)
  • Series B (5%)
  • Series G (5%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (86%)
  • United Kingdom (5%)
  • Czech Republic (5%)
  • Bermuda (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Analytics
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Machine Learning
  • Saas
  • Big Data
  • Enterprise Software
  • Health Care
  • Financial Services
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Vista Credit Partners frequently co-invest with?

Assembly Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
Arini
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Temasek Holdings
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 3
Apollo
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Crestline
North America, Texas, United States, Fort Worth
Co-Investments: 1
BDT & MSD Partners
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
BlackRock
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Eldridge Industries
North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich
Co-Investments: 2
AllianceBernstein
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
3L Capital
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Vista Credit Partners often collaborate with?

AV
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Vista Credit Partners?

Afiniti

Hamilton, Hamilton, Bermuda

Afiniti leverages artificial intelligence to improve customer experiences and drive better business outcomes.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataCustomer ServiceEnterprise SoftwareMachine Learning
Debt FinancingDec 9, 2024
Mews

Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic

Mews is a cloud-based hotel property management system that helps simplify hotel operations so properties can focus on their guests.

Enterprise SoftwareHospitalityHotelProperty ManagementTravel
Debt FinancingSep 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
Smartsheet

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Smartsheet is a cloud-based work management platform that empowers collaboration, drives better decision-making, and accelerates innovation.

Cloud ManagementEnterpriseSaaSSoftware
Post Ipo DebtSep 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,200,000,000
FLYR

Santa Monica, California, United States

FLYR is a technology company that uses AI to help airlines and hospitality businesses.

Air TransportationAnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningPredictive Analytics
Debt FinancingAug 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $70,000,000
SumUp

London, England, United Kingdom

SumUp is a financial technology company that enables businesses to accept card payments at the point of sale or on the go.

Credit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechMobile PaymentsPoint of Sale
Debt FinancingMay 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,607,680,856
aPriori Technologies

Concord, Massachusetts, United States

aPriori Technologies is a provider of a digital manufacturing simulation software.

EnterpriseManufacturingSimulationSoftware
Series EOct 19, 2023
Metropolis

New York, New York, United States

Metropolis is an AI and computer vision start-up built to modernize parking and empower the future of mobility.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningReal Estate
Series COct 5, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,050,000,000
Metropolis

New York, New York, United States

Metropolis is an AI and computer vision start-up built to modernize parking and empower the future of mobility.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningReal Estate
Debt FinancingOct 5, 2023
Amount Raised: $650,000,000
VideoAmp

Los Angeles, California, United States

VideoAmp is a software and data company that provides measurement and optimization tools for the advertising ecosystem.

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsBusiness IntelligenceDigital MediaTV
Series GSep 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $150,000,000
RapidAI

Menlo Park, California, United States

RapidAI empowers clinicians to make accurate diagnostic and treatment decisions for stroke and aneurysm patients.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Series CJul 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $75,000,000