https://techcrunch.com/2022/08/08/vista-equity-partners-to-acquire-automated-tax-compliance-company-avalara-for-8-4b/

Global investment giant Vista Equity Partners has announced plans to acquire automated tax compliance software provider Avalara, in an all-cash deal worth $8.4 billion.

Founded in 2004, Seattle-based Avalara works with companies including Zillow, Pinterest, and Roku, helping to automate many of the time-consuming processes involved in managing taxes in each market they operate.