EQT Selling Acumatica To Vista Equity Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 31, 2025

EQT announced that the EQT VII fund has agreed to sell Acumatica to Vista Equity Partners. The deal marks a significant milestone in Acumatica’s growth journey, following its transformation since EQT’s initial investment in 2019.

Cloud-first business management solutions are benefiting from a growing adoption of cloud technologies among small and mid-sized enterprises looking to improve operational efficiency, enhance decision-making and accelerate growth. Created in the cloud in 2008, Acumatica is committed to helping these businesses achieve enduring growth and efficiency, from launching new ventures to scaling existing operations. Now known as one of the leading ERP platforms for modern companies, Acumatica helps organizations connect systems, processes, and people with a flexible, AI-based, and intuitive suite of solutions.

Since EQT’s initial investment in 2019, Acumatica has a strong reputation for delivering impactful business solutions, powered by a broad ecosystem of partners and customers. The company has achieved transformational and profitable growth, increasing headcount by more than three times, scaling revenue by seven times, and expanding its global reach, customer base, and product innovation capabilities. Today, Acumatica serves more than 10,000 customers worldwide through ingrained VAR, OEM, and alliance partner relationships.

The company’s offerings span new and existing industry verticals, including distribution, manufacturing, construction, retail, and professional services. Its comprehensive AI-based solutions help address industry-specific challenges with tailored functionality, robust automation, and enriched data insights.

The deal is subject to customary conditions and approvals and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2025.

Advisors: Moelis & Company served as the lead financial advisor. Jefferies Group also served as an advisor, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett provided legal counsel to Acumatica and EQT. Greenberg Traurig served as legal counsel to Vista.

KEY QUOTES:

“Acumatica specializes in enabling small and mid-sized businesses to realize their unique growth ambitions. Our customer-driven product innovation has established Acumatica as a trusted ERP solution for forward-thinking, growing mid-market organizations. Our partnership with EQT has been instrumental in our rapid and sustained growth, delivering AI-powered performance, flexibility, efficiency and innovation to our customers. We’re proud to celebrate this milestone and look forward to partnering with Vista on our continued innovation and market growth.”

John Case, CEO of Acumatica

“Acumatica’s evolution over the last 6 years has been nothing short of remarkable. We are proud to have partnered with Acumatica’s Board and management team to help shape the company’s strategic direction and invest meaningfully across products and innovation, channel expansion and operational excellence. Acumatica stands as a clear example of EQT’s ability to drive transformative value creation and enduring growth in our portfolio companies. We look forward to seeing Acumatica continue to thrive in its next phase of growth.”

Rob Maclean, Partner within EQT’s Private Equity Advisory Team

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