Vista Equity Partners

Thanks to generous support from organizations like Vista Equity Partners (Vista), Girls Who Invest (GWI) has grown tremendously over the years. Vista has been with GWI from the beginning, supporting through financial contributions and providing internships for women who participate in the program.

Multi-Year Partnership with Vista Equity Partners

When GWI Founder Seema Hingorani had the idea for the organization, she knew to turn to tech dealmaker and renowned philanthropist Robert F. Smith, who is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista. “My first phone call was to Smith,” Seema said. “And in a 15-minute phone call, he was in, and he’s been a big supporter of ours ever since.” That phone call led to Vista becoming the first founding partner of GWI, with financial contributions from the company helping to support GWI’s Summer Intensive Program and other programming held throughout the year.

In 2019, given the incredible growth and success of GWI, Vista committed to extending the partnership for another five years. As part of the expansion, the firm contributed $1.5 million.

In March 2023, Vista was named to GWI’s Leadership Circle, a select group of investment firms that collectively pledged $13 million to invest in the long-term retention and advancement of women in the industry.

About Vista Equity Partners

Founded in 2000, Vista is a leading global investment firm that invests exclusively in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses. In 2023, Vista was recognized by Private Equity International as the Global Technology Private Equity Firm of the Year.

Vista is committed to leveraging the power of technology to unleash opportunity. Together with its portfolio companies, Vista is working to create a smarter economy, a healthier planet, more diverse and inclusive communities, and a broader path to prosperity. Beyond its support for GWI, Vista is also an active philanthropic partner to a wide range of organizations that promote access to opportunity.

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