Steven White
About Steven White
Steven White is the Managing Director at Vista Equity Partners, where he has worked since 2014. He previously held positions at Moelis & Company and TPG, and he played significant roles in notable mergers and investments in the technology sector.
Work at Vista Equity Partners
Steven White has held the position of Managing Director at Vista Equity Partners since 2014. In this role, he has been involved in various investment strategies and portfolio management initiatives. His tenure at Vista has spanned a decade, during which he has contributed to the firm's focus on software and technology investments.
Previous Experience at Moelis & Company
Before joining Vista Equity Partners, Steven White worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Moelis & Company from 2010 to 2012 in Los Angeles, California. During his two years at Moelis, he was involved in significant financial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, which provided him with foundational experience in investment banking.
Experience at TPG
Steven White served as an Associate at TPG from 2012 to 2014 in San Francisco, California. His role involved analyzing investment opportunities and supporting deal execution. This experience further developed his expertise in private equity and investment strategies.
Education and Expertise
Steven White earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His academic background has equipped him with a strong understanding of economic principles and financial analysis, which he applies in his professional roles.
Key Contributions to Mergers and Investments
Throughout his career, Steven White has played a key role in several significant mergers and investments. Notably, he contributed to the merger of Citrix and TIBCO, resulting in the formation of Cloud Software Group. He was also involved in the investment in Finastra, created from the merger of D+H and Misys, and the strategic investment in Allvue Systems, formed by the combination of AltaReturn and Black Mountain Systems.