Vistria, With $8 Billion in Assets, Weighs Minority Stake Sale

Vistria Group, an investment firm that aims to achieve both positive social change and investor returns, is exploring the sale of a stake, people with knowledge of the matter said.

The Chicago-based firm is in early-stage discussions about selling a minority holding, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information. Deliberations are ongoing and there’s no certainty they’ll result in a sale, according to the people.

A representative for Vistria declined to comment.

Founded in 2013 and led by Marty Nesbitt and Kip Kirkpatrick, Vistria manages more than $8 billion in assets and invests across ...