Vista Equity Taps Martin Taylor as Foundation Fund’s New Co-Head

Vista Equity Partners has elevated Martin Taylor as the newest co-head of the private investment firm’s foundation fund, according to a letter sent to fund investors.

Taylor, a longtime technology professional spanning 30 years, will take on the role as senior managing director after first joining the company in 2006. He will work alongside existing co-head Patrick Severson after most recently serving as managing director and president of the firm’s software innovation initiative dubbed OneVista.

A representative for Vista confirmed the contents of the letter, which was reviewed by Bloomberg News.

“I am delighted to join the foundation fund team ...