Investor Buys EX Management Firm Nexthink

Digital Employee Experience (DEX) management firm Nexthink has been majority acquired by Vista Equity Partners, in a deal valuing the company at around $3 billion. The investment will drive Nexthink's development of new products including agentic AI solutions.

Nexthink is led by founder and CEO Pedro Bados (pictured) and claims to help its more than 1,500 enterprise customers to 'See Everything, Fix Anything'. The company continuously analyzes billions of signals and events across devices and applications, outputting a real-time, detailed picture of technology performance across enterprises. This allows users to anticipate needs, and proactively respond with solutions.

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Bados says Vista is 'the gold standard in software investment and operational excellence,' and states, 'Their strategic network and deep expertise are invaluable as we scale to our next stage. Today, more than 25 million employees around the world rely on Nexthink to unlock their full potential through technology. Our top priority remains accelerating innovation and delivering even greater value to our customers and partners.'

Michael Fosnaugh, Co-head of Vista's Flagship Fund and Senior MMD, comments: 'Nexthink's DEX platform enables real-time detection and resolution of IT issues - empowering enterprises to proactively maintain productivity and employee engagement.'

The company is online at www.nexthink.com .