Robert F. Smith, Vista Tactical Credit

Robert F. Smith is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners. See sector focus.

About Robert F. Smith

Robert F. Smith is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, a leading global technology investor specializing in enterprise software (B2B SaaS) across private equity and private credit. He holds a degree in chemical engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Smith launched Vista in 2000 to empower technology companies in the enterprise software market, and the firm's portfolio has grown to include leading enterprise software companies. He is also a committed philanthropist, known for his commitment to expanding economic mobility and broadening access to education, AI, and workforce pathways.

Robert F. Smith at a glance

Role
Executive Officer
Organization
Vista Tactical Credit Fund-A
Location
San Francisco
Investor type
Private Equity

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