
Insight Partners
Description
Insight Partners is a preeminent global venture capital and private equity firm, widely recognized for its deep focus on high-growth technology, software, and internet companies. Established in 1995 and headquartered in New York City, the firm has cultivated a strong reputation for identifying and scaling market-leading software businesses across the globe. Insight Partners provides not only substantial capital but also strategic operational support, distinguishing itself through its 'Onsite' team, which offers specialized expertise to portfolio companies.
The firm employs a flexible investment strategy, deploying capital across various stages, from Series A to pre-IPO growth equity and even public market transactions. Insight is particularly renowned for its growth equity investments, where it typically provides significant capital infusions to help companies accelerate their expansion, enter new markets, and pursue strategic acquisitions. The 'Onsite' team offers tailored guidance in areas such as sales, marketing, product development, and talent acquisition, aiming to drive sustainable growth and operational efficiency within its portfolio.
Insight Partners commands substantial financial resources, managing over $90 billion in regulatory assets under management as of early 2024. This robust capital base enables them to make impactful investments, frequently leading large funding rounds. For instance, their Fund XIII closed at an impressive $20 billion in 2022, underscoring their capacity for large-scale deployments. The firm has invested in over 700 companies globally, with more than 200 of its portfolio companies achieving successful IPOs or M&A exits, showcasing a consistent track record of value creation.
While Insight Partners can participate in a wide spectrum of deal sizes, their typical first cheque for high-growth companies often falls within the range of $20 million to $200 million. However, they possess the capacity to invest significantly more, sometimes committing up to $500 million or even $1 billion in larger, later-stage rounds. Their approach emphasizes being a long-term partner, frequently providing follow-on funding as their portfolio companies continue to scale and achieve new milestones.
Investor Profile
Insight Partners has backed more than 1,156 startups, with 71 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 752 rounds, about 65% of its total and boasts 223 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Information Technology.
- Led 45 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $20M – $500M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (22%)
- Series A (19%)
- Series C (18%)
- Series Unknown (12%)
- Series D (9%)
- Private Equity (6%)
- Seed (5%)
- Series E (4%)
- Series F (2%)
- Secondary Market (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (70%)
- Israel (7%)
- Germany (5%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- Canada (2%)
- Australia (2%)
- India (1%)
- France (1%)
- Spain (1%)
- Brazil (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Enterprise Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Analytics
- Machine Learning
- Cyber Security
- Fintech
- E-commerce
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