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.
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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.
Forbes ranks two U.S. Black billionaires above Nigeria’s richest man, Aliko Dangote
While Forbes values Dangote’s wealth at $10.6 billion, Bloomberg’s estimate at $27.2 billion includes his stake in the Dangote Oil Refinery.
Vista Equity leads $800 million LogicMonitor investment
This investment reinforces Vista’s commitment to LogicMonitor’s continued growth and innovation.
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.
Blackstone and Vista Equity acquire Smartsheet in $8.4-billion enterprise software deal
Blackstone and Vista Equity’s $8.4-billion acquisition of Smartsheet highlights booming demand for enterprise collaboration tools.
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.
Robert F. Smith regains top spot as America’s richest Black billionaire
This comes after a month-long reign of David Steward, majority shareholder and co-founder of World Wide Technology (WWT).
David Steward surpasses Robert F. Smith to become America’s richest Black billionaire
Since the start of the year, Steward’s net worth has skyrocketed by $2.78 billion, averaging an impressive $24.17-million increase per day.
Firm linked to America’s richest Black person Robert F. Smith surpasses $20-billion mark for eighth flagship fund
The fundraising endeavor has exceeded all expectations, showcasing an insatiable appetite for large-scale technology investments.
Workflow platform backed by America’s richest Black man acquires AI firm, Drift
The strategic integration aims to reshape B2B buyer engagements and amplify the capabilities of both companies in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
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.