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New York City commits $225m to Vista EquityVista has been attracting commitments from numerous public institutions in the US, attracted to the firm’s solid returns and LP friendly terms.
- Wisconsin commits $420m to private equity
The $83bn retirement system committed to five funds in the third quarter, including up to $100m each for Leonard Green & Partners, Providence Equity Partners and Vista Equity Partners.
- Vista Equity beats Fund IV target, eyes hard-cap
The software-focused firm, founded by former Goldman Sachs executive Robert Smith, expects to close its fourth fund on its $3.3bn hard-cap in early 2012.
- Vista buys into healthcare software business
The San Francisco-based firm has jumped on the healthcare bandwagon with its $320m acquisition of Sage’s healthcare services division.
- Huntsman invests in thriving software sector
Huntsman Gay has acquired Munich-based electronic-commerce software maker hybris, the 18th investment from its debut fund that closed in 2009. The majority of capital in the fund has been invested.
- LP-friendly terms boost Vista fundraise
The firm, led by a former Goldman executive, is offering a European-style waterfall and 100% deal fee offset for its fourth fund.
- MassPRIM PE chief to join fund of funds
The head of Massachusetts’ $41bn state pension’s private equity programme, Wayne Smith, is leaving the programme after 11 years.
- Massachusetts commits more than $300m to PE
The state’s Pension Reserves Investment Management Board has committed to Chequers Capital, Genstar Capital Partners, Vista Equity Partners, Quad-C Partners and Index Ventures.
- Pensions commit $300m to Vista Equity
Vista Equity Partners wants to nearly double its previous fundraising effort, targeting $2.5bn for a niche software focus.
- Huntsman’s Young more than a famous face
Steve Young, a managing director with the mid-market firm, is best known for his career as a US football player but is reportedly entrenched in the firm's dealmaking.