Michael P. Charlton joins as Managing Director, Capital & Partner Solutions

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE )--Vista Equity Partners, (“Vista”), a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses, today announced the appointment of Michael P. Charlton as Managing Director, Capital & Partner Solutions. In this new position, Mr. Charlton will be responsible for spearheading investor relations efforts dedicated to Vista’s credit platform, Vista Credit Partners. Mr. Charlton will report to Greg Myers, Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Capital & Partner Solutions.

Mr. Charlton brings over three decades of experience leading successful marketing and investor relations initiatives to Vista. He most recently served as Managing Director, Global Head of Business Development and Investor Relations at Anchorage Capital Group. During his tenure, he expanded the firm’s product platform and raised eight funds, contributing to more than $25 billion in firm AUM growth.

“Mike has a proven track record and decades of experience expanding large credit platforms and has led the extraordinary asset growth at some of the industry’s largest institutional asset managers,” said Greg Myers, Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Capital & Partner Solutions, Vista Equity Partners. “We continue to invest in top talent that enhances the scope and scale of our Capital & Partner Solutions Group, and Mike brings deep credit markets expertise and industry relationships, as well as profound business acumen, that will enhance our investor relationships and engagements.”

“For nearly a decade, Vista Credit Partners has been a trusted and strategic partner to global enterprise software, data and technology-enabled companies ranging from growing founder-owned organizations to highly mature PE-buyouts,” said Mike Charlton, Managing Director, Capital & Partner Solutions, Vista Equity Partners. “Vista’s platform and world-class investors are an attractive and beneficial combination for companies seeking differentiated financing solutions. Tremendous opportunity exists for Vista Credit Partners to help companies unlock value through creative capital solutions and operational partnership.”

“Over the past nine years, our credit platform has seen meaningful expansion as firms across the technology ecosystem continue to seek bespoke financing solutions with partners that add value beyond capital,” said David Flannery, President of Vista Credit Partners. “I’m thrilled to be working closely with Mike as we continue to scale.”

Learn more about Vista Credit Partners here.

Vista is a leading global investment firm with $96 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2022. The firm exclusively invests in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled organizations across private equity, permanent capital, credit and public equity strategies, bringing an approach that prioritizes creating enduring market value for the benefit of its global ecosystem of investors, companies, customers and employees. Vista's investments are anchored by a sizable long-term capital base, experience in structuring technology-oriented transactions and proven, flexible management techniques that drive sustainable growth. Vista believes the transformative power of technology is the key to an even better future – a healthier planet, a smarter economy, a diverse and inclusive community and a broader path to prosperity. Further information is available at vistaequitypartners.com. Follow Vista on LinkedIn, @Vista Equity Partners, and on Twitter, @Vista_Equity.

Vista Credit Partners (VCP) is the credit-investing arm of Vista Equity Partners and is a strategic investor and financing partner focused on the growing enterprise software, data, and technology market. VCP employs a highly disciplined approach to credit investing while maintaining flexibility to pursue investments offering the best relative value and investing across the capital structure. Since formation in 2013 and as of March 31, 2022, VCP has deployed over $9.1 billion and grown to over $6.1 billion of assets under management. For more information, please visit www.vistacreditpartners.com.

Vista Credit Partners offers solutions tailored to strategic objectives with growth-friendly terms and long-term investment horizons across both the private and broadly syndicated markets, sourcing deals directly from founder-led companies, through sponsor relationships, and from its deep network of experts, advisors and other intermediaries to support growth and unlock value through creative capital solutions and operational partnership. Vista Credit Partners has completed more than 495 software and technology transactions since inception and has deployed more than $9.1 billion. Today, VCP manages over $6.1 billion in assets.

Vista Equity Partners Brian W. Steel media@vistaequitypartners.com 212-804-9170

Vista Equity Partners Brian W. Steel media@vistaequitypartners.com 212-804-9170