Back to Jobs Vista Equity Partners M&A Advisor Level Full Time Location Austin, Texas, US Function Business Development & Research Apply
Summary Vista Equity Partners seeks an M&A Advisor to support the Foundation Funds deal team on sourcing M&A opportunities. Foundation Fund is one of the fastest growing software investment funds, with $10 billion AUM and focuses exclusively on investing in growing enterprise software businesses with initial revenue between $30 million and $100 million+. This individual would support sourcing workflows for the Fund across various sectors.
The right candidate will have a passion for business development, a strong understanding of software M&A, be well-versed in sourcing proprietary opportunities through direct outreach. This full-time role is preferably based in Austin, TX and is for an immediate start.
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 • 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, such as 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 of success and accountability 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 Collaborative and competitive Strong desire to achieve goals in a team-based environment Interest or expertise in B2B software (or technology-related sectors) Intellectually curious with high analytical horsepower Coachable, resilient, personable, and self-aware