Marketo

PE-Owned

Vista Equity Partners acquired Marketo, a marketing automation platform, for $1.8B in 2016. Vista sold Marketo to Adobe for $4.75B in 2018. Post-Adobe integration was widely criticized for pricing changes and product degradation. A cautionary case of PE prep-for-sale optimization.

Founded: 2006|Acquired by Vista Equity Partners (2016)$1.8B|Website →
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Marketo is owned by Vista Equity Partners. Private equity ownership often leads to cost-cutting, price increases, and reduced quality of service as firms prioritize returns for investors over customers and employees.Learn more about PE ownership impact →

Timeline

2006

Marketo founded

2016

Acquired by Vista Equity Partners for $1.8B

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