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Vista Buys Pluralsight in $3.5B Ed Tech Deal

Vista Buys Pluralsight in $3.5B Ed Tech Deal

The coronavirus pandemic has "increased [private-equity] interest in companies whose offerings make it easier to reach employees and students remotely.”

By Matthew Heller | December 14, 2020

Mindbody to be Sold to Vista Equity for $1.9B

Mindbody to be Sold to Vista Equity for $1.9B

The deal adds Mindbody's business management software products for fitness and yoga studios to Vista's portfolio.

By Matthew Heller | December 26, 2018

Vista Equity Deal Ends the Short Public Life of Apptio

Vista Equity Deal Ends the Short Public Life of Apptio

Apptio says the sale will help the company accelerate its growth and provide immediate liquidity to shareholders.

By Vincent Ryan | November 12, 2018

Global Payments Buys ACTIVE Verticals for $1B

Global Payments Buys ACTIVE Verticals for $1B

"We are adding an enterprise software business operating in two new vertical markets that are highly fragmented."

By Matthew Heller | August 3, 2017

Vista Equity to Take Infoblox Private for $1.6B

Vista Equity to Take Infoblox Private for $1.6B

Infoblox's secure automated networking solutions "make the company uniquely positioned to deliver for its customers," Vista says.

By Matthew Heller | September 20, 2016

Vista Equity to Take Marketo Private for $1.79B

Vista Equity to Take Marketo Private for $1.79B

Marketo, a cloud-based marketing software firm, fetched a 64% premium to its unaffected closing price on May 9.

By Matthew Heller | June 1, 2016

Private Equity Firm to Buy Cvent for $1.65B

Private Equity Firm to Buy Cvent for $1.65B

Vista Equity is paying a 69% premium for the event management software company, which has been on a wild Wall Street ride since going public in 2013.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 18, 2016

Private Equity Firm Acquires Solera for $6.5B

Private Equity Firm Acquires Solera for $6.5B

The software provider is sold to Vista Equity Partners after announcing last month it was exploring strategic alternatives.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | September 14, 2015

Raytheon Buying Cyber-Security Firm Websense

Raytheon Buying Cyber-Security Firm Websense

The defense contractor aims to bring "defense-grade" cyber-security solutions to enterprises and government assets.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 20, 2015

Spreadsheet Error Costs Tibco Shareholders $100M

Spreadsheet Error Costs Tibco Shareholders $100M

Vista Equity Partners was supposed to pay $4.2 billion to acquire Tibco Software, until someone checked the share count.

By Matthew Heller | October 17, 2014