From Pulse 2.0 · Amit Chowdhry · · 40s
Vista Equity Partners Acquires HID PKI Business
Vista Equity Partners to buy HID's public key infrastructure business for enterprise security.
In brief
Vista Equity Partners to buy HID's public key infrastructure business for enterprise security. Vista Equity Partners acquired HID's PKI business to expand in enterprise software and AI security solutions. Originally reported by Pulse 2.0.
HID Sells PKI Business to Vista
HID signed an agreement to sell its Public Key Infrastructure business unit to Vista Equity Partners, expanding Vista’s investments in enterprise software and AI-enabled technology.
PKI Business Includes SSL Certificates
The transaction includes HID’s PKI software-as-a-service, credential management, and ZeroSSL offerings for public and private PKI issuance and management.
Transaction Expected to Close in Q4 2026
The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 after regulatory approvals and employee consultation.
The bottom line
Vista Equity Partners acquired HID's PKI business to expand in enterprise software and AI security solutions.
