America’s richest Black billionaire Robert Smith’s Vista Equity to buy Duck Creek for $2.6 billion
Smith founded Vista Equity Partners in 2000.
Black Billionaires/Entrepreneurs
Oprah Winfrey remains richest Black woman in America with $2.5-billion net worth
Winfrey is a household name known for her hit talk show, “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”
Eight of 10 wealthiest Black Americans too poor to make Forbes 400 list
This is a clear indication of the wealth gap that exists in the United States.
7 richest Black women in the United States in December 2022
It was a successful year for Black businesswomen in the United States.
The 10 richest Black Americans in December 2022
The net worth of the 10 richest African-American billionaires rose by $910 million in 2022.
African-American billionaire Robert Smith’s Vista Equity mulls acquisition of Coupa Software
Vista Equity Partners is focused on software investments.
Billionaire Robert Smith’s Vista Equity secures $11 billion in latest flagship fund
Almost all of Smith’s fortune stems from his stake in Vista Equity.
Avalara shareholders approve $8.4-billion deal with Robert Smith’s Vista Equity
Vista Equity Partners is a leading global investment firm led by America’s richest Black person, Robert Smith.
Oprah Winfrey, Apple TV+ end multiyear content deal
In recent years, Winfrey has focused on her media empire.
Billionaire Robert Smith’s Vista Equity offers $4.22 billion to acquire Florida cybersecurity firm, KnowBe4
Vista Equity Partners has formed a special committee to oversee the acquisition.
African-American billionaire Oprah Winfrey earns $6.6 million in profit from sale of CA property
Her primary residence is still her 66-acre “Promised Land” estate in Montecito, California.
Robert Smith, America’s richest Black person, sees net worth rise by $2.95 billion in 2022
The performance of his stake in Vista Equity Partners can be thanked for the billion-dollar increase in his net worth.
Billionaire Robert Smith’s Vista Equity partners with NACD, SHRM to increase board diversity
Vista is a renowned global investment firm run by Smith, America’s richest Black man.
African-American billionaire Oprah Winfrey files lawsuit against creators of ‘Oprahdemics’ podcast
As the “Queen of Talk,” Winfrey has built a thriving media empire that includes Harpo Productions.
Billionaire Robert Smith’s Vista to acquire Avalara business software for $8.4 billion
Smith directs Vista’s investment strategy.
Oprah Winfrey has now lost more than $100 million since beginning of 2022
Her net worth has dropped from $2.6 billion to $2.5 billion.