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Understanding the Deal Lifecycle

Location: United States
Experience Type: Volunteer Opportunities
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See the full picture. Speak the language. Shape the deal.

Welcome to the Understanding the Private Equity Deal Lifecycle at Vista Equity Partners program! We are thrilled to have you here.

Vista Equity Partners is a global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled businesses. Known for our disciplined, data-driven approach and commitment to operational excellence, we partner with companies to drive innovation, scale, and long-term value. With a collaborative, performance-focused culture, Vista empowers professionals across functions to make an impact in every stage of the investment process.

In this program, you’ll step into the role of a professional supporting Vista’s Private Equity investment process and work through tasks that reflect the responsibilities of our Deal and Value Creation teams. You’ll strengthen your skills in:

Private Equity terminology

Valuation methodologies

Strategic analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

We hope this program offers a valuable opportunity to build your knowledge, sharpen your resume, and explore what it’s like to contribute to the investment success of Vista Equity Partners.

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Intro & Scenario
    Background context and your project team
  • Essential private equity vernacular
    Build fluency in the language that drives Vista’s investments

    • Financial Literacy
    • Valuation Techniques
    • Analytical Thinking
  • The lifecycle of a private equity deal at Vista
    Follow the deal from start to finish and discover where you fit in

    • Deal Management
    • Cross-Functional Teamwork
    • Strategic Thinking
    • Operations Knowledge
    • Role Definition
  • Finish Line

Experience Information

Sponsor
Vista Equity Partners
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Contact & Location

Phone
202-885-1908
Email
kogodcareers@american.edu
Address

Kogod Suite 122
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016

Career Service Hours

M Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
T Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
W Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
TH Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
F Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Graduate Student Drop-In/Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri @ 12-1pm EST in KSB 122 or virtually: ksb-careers.biz/grad-visits

Undergraduate Students Drop-Ins: General: Tuesday 5:30-7:30PM, Thursday 6-8PM, KSB 114. Finance: Monday/Wednesday, 6-8PM, KSB 114.  114. BAE and Marketing: Monday 3-5PM, Wednesday 11AM-1PM, KSB 122

Meet the Team

Cynthia O'Brien Meet Cynthia
Andrea Carpenter Meet Andrea
Robin Marks Meet Robin
Caroline Figueiredo Hausmann Meet Caroline
Kelli Carroll Meet Kelli
Gabriel Pickett Meet Gabriel
Jessetta Ray Meet Jessetta
Brandy Rodgers Meet Brandy
Jim Waite Meet Jim
Riley Woolston Meet Riley
Nicole DeCastro Meet Nicole
Bennett Rosenow Meet Bennett
Diane Roznowski Meet Diane
Ray Ruiz Meet Ray
Maya Williams Meet Maya
Nini Asikin Meet Nini
Ken Rigberg Meet Ken
Kaitlyn Gibbens Meet Kaitlyn
Phone
202-885-1908
Email
kogodcareers@american.edu
Address

Kogod Suite 122
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016

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