Brian Saunders, Founder of BigTime Software

About Brian Saunders

Brian Saunders is the Founder and CEO of BigTime Software, a Professional Services Automation (PSA) company he launched in 2002. He led the company to secure a $100 million strategic investment from Vista Equity Partners earlier in 2026 for product development and team expansion. BigTime Software is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and is now part of Vista Equity Partners' Endeavor Fund portfolio.

Brian Saunders at a glance

• Company: BigTime Software
• Total raised: $104M
• Latest round: Growth
• Investors: Vista Equity Partners, Wavecrest Growth Partners
• Location: Chicago, IL

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