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JANUARY 15, 2026
Five Arrows; Vista Equity Partners invests in StarRez
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StarRez
Housing and residential life management software for universities and higher education institutions.
OwnershipPE-backed
InvestorsVista Equity Partners, Five Arrows (Rothschild & Co)
Capital raised$172M
Headcount400 FTEs
HeadquartersGreenwood Village, Colorado
Leadership
Jason Day, Chief Executive Officer
Sell-side advisor
INVESTOR
Five Arrows; Vista Equity Partners
Ownership
Buy-side advisor
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