About This Fund
Haveli Investments Software Fund I is a $4.5 billion private equity vehicle launched by Haveli Investments, an Austin-based firm founded in 2021 by Brian Sheth, formerly of Vista Equity Partners. The fund, which exceeded its initial $4.25 billion cap due to strong investor demand, is the largest debut flagship private equity fund to date, surpassing Patient Square Capital’s $3.9 billion fund. Notably, Apollo Global Management invested $500 million and provided strategic support.
The fund focuses on acquiring minority and control positions in midsize enterprise software companies. Its investment strategy targets providers of software to specific industries, cross-sector tools, infrastructure software, and cybersecurity services. Haveli aims to deploy its capital into companies with modern products, attractive end markets, and multiple growth levers to accelerate value creation.
Haveli's portfolio includes notable investments such as the $1.5 billion acquisition of AI-driven database firm Couchbase and the purchase of travel accommodation software provider Accommodations Plus International. The firm previously raised $833.9 million for gaming sector investments, bringing its total assets under management to $4.5 billion.