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Why VISTA HIGHLAND?
“We're a path for owners to sell their business to a trusted and experienced team of operators and investors committed to growing it for the long run”
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Mike Drinkwater, Founder
VISTA HIGHLAND
Proven Operators
Mike is an experienced general manager who successfully grew three B2B regulatory compliance software and services businesses during 10-years at Thomson Reuters.
Long-Term Growth Commitment
We build on the founders' legacies, maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit of the business and pursuing sustainable growth and value creation over the long run.
Experienced Capital and Team
VISTA HIGHLAND is backed by family offices and entrepreneurial investors experienced in building businesses; Mike will commit his own capital to any investment.
Grounded in Values
Guided by integrity, hard work, respect and a passion for continuous improvement, we seek to deliver for customers and partners, ensure a great place to work for employees and contribute to our local communities.
Ability to Execute
Selling a business is an important life and financial decision. We are ready to confidentially engage with owners and follow a clear process to reach agreeable terms.
Our Approach
Scalability
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B2B software or tech-enabled services
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Fragmented industries with growth tailwinds
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Proven product / market fit​
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Functional management in place​
Durability
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Growth track record
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Consistent profitability
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Recurring revenues
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Low customer concentration​
Compatibility
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Location: Headquarters in the US Northeast / Mid-Atlantic or Eastern Canada is preferable
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Investments: majority or minority stakes
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Enterprise value: <$50M
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Advisory: strategy, growth, operating and M&A services
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Our Story
VISTA HIGHLAND, founded in 2020, is a private investment firm focused on acquiring or investing in one B2B software or tech-enabled services or business that Mike will operate and grow as a long-term owner-operator.
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Mike is passionate about managing and building durable businesses with great people and products. He believes now is an important time to invest in an entrepreneurial business that can continue to thrive and deliver for employees and local communities.
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Backed by a team of seasoned investors and advisors, Mike will also commit his own capital to any investment.
VISTA HIGHLAND is named for the rugged, inspiring landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, through which Mike, a lover of the outdoors, has explored extensively, connecting with his ancestral roots.
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Mike Drinkwater, Founder
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During 10 years with Thomson Reuters, Mike built a reputation for integrity and effective general management. He built high-performing teams and scaled three B2B tax and accounting compliance cloud software and services businesses in the US and internationally. Earlier in his career, he held roles in corporate strategy, finance and business development, during which he executed multiple M&A transactions.
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Prior to Thomson Reuters, for six years, Mike was a management consultant with Accenture where he enjoyed rolling up his sleeves to help telecom and technology companies sharpen their operations and performance.
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He holds an MBA from INSEAD in France and Singapore and an Honors Business Administration (HBA) Bachelor’s degree from the Richard Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario.
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Contact
Are you, or someone you know, interested in selling or scaling a business?
Let's chat.
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VISTA HIGHLAND LLC
700 Canal Street
Stamford, Connecticut, 06902
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