M&A Advisor

Vista Equity Partners is seeking an M&A Advisor to support the Foundation Fund's deal team on sourcing M&A opportunities. Foundation Fund is one of the fastest-growing software investment funds, with 0 billion in AUM, and focuses exclusively on investing in growing enterprise software businesses with initial revenue between 0 million and 00 million. This full-time role is based in Austin, TX.

Key Responsibilities:

- Identify new M&A investment opportunities in B2B software

- Proactively source and build M&A pipelines via direct outreach to executives and sponsors, attending industry events and conferences, and tracking market trends

- Support the deal team in M&A research around new investment opportunities

- Manage and support strategic M&A opportunities for existing portfolio companies

Qualifications:

- BS/BA required

- 2-6 years of relevant professional experience in private equity, investment banking, corporate development, or consulting; software investing experience preferred

- Knowledge of M&A processes, including sourcing and deal structuring

- Proven ability to evaluate markets and companies through financial analysis, competitive landscape assessment, and industry research

- Demonstrated track record managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced deal environment with high attention to detail

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage with senior executives

- Interest or expertise in B2B software or technology-related sectors

- Intellectually curious with high analytical horsepower

Vista Equity Partners manages over 00 billion in assets and has a track record of partnering with enterprise software companies to accelerate growth. This role offers direct involvement in deal sourcing and pipeline development at one of the world's leading technology-focused private equity firms.