Insight Venture Partners

Corporate Fact Sheet

Insight Venture Management, LLC (known as Insight Venture Partners or Insight Partners, insightpartners.com) is headquartered in New York and was founded in 1995 by Jeff Horing and Jerry Murdock (now retired; advises Insight as a Special Limited Partner).


Firm Overview

Insight Partners is a global private equity and venture capital firm that focuses on investing in high-growth technology and software companies. Below is an overview of the firm:


Overview

  • Founded: 1995
  • Headquarters: New York City, USA
  • Focus Areas: Software, SaaS, internet, e-commerce, technology, and data services.
  • Investment Stage: Growth equity, minority stakes, majority buyouts, late-stage venture, and leveraged buyouts.
  • Portfolio: Over 600 investments, with a focus on scaling companies to achieve rapid growth and market leadership.

Core Approach

  • Capital Support: Provides significant financial backing to companies across multiple rounds of funding.
  • ScaleUp Expertise: Offers operational and strategic guidance to help companies scale quickly.
  • Global Reach: Extensive network and resources to help portfolio companies expand internationally.
  • Data-Driven Strategy: Leverages proprietary data and market insights to identify and nurture promising companies.

Investment Criteria

  • Companies with scalable business models.
  • High-growth potential, particularly in software-driven industries.
  • Strong leadership teams.

Notable Investments

Insight Partners has invested in companies such as:


  • Twitter
  • Shopify
  • Qualtrics
  • DocuSign
  • Monday.com
  • SentinelOne

Value Proposition

  • Operational Expertise: Provides hands-on support in areas like product development, sales, marketing, and customer success.
  • Founder-Centric: Works closely with entrepreneurs and leadership teams to align on growth strategies.
  • Industry Leadership: Known for its focus on innovation and helping companies achieve long-term success.

Recent Highlights

  • Regularly closes multi-billion dollar funds for investments.
  • Active in supporting companies through IPOs, M&A, and other exit strategies.

Team Focus

Insight supports entrepreneurs with financial capital, hands-on growth expertise, and our network of technology and industry resources. Our mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives driving change in their industries. We've set up two teams to support our goals:


  • Investment Team: Meets with thousands of executives annually, selecting a handful of companies to invest in. The team has deep knowledge of target industries and their dynamics, and works with portfolio companies to identify acquisition targets, and structure effective financial transactions for them to conduct M&A.
  • Insight Onsite Team: Provides hands-on operations and growth expertise. Founded in 2000, Insight Onsite shares expertise and approaches to building growth-stage companies, delivering practical solutions and working alongside managers to help them scale their businesses.

Recent Fund Developments

  • Fund XIII: Insight Partners is nearing the close of its 13th flagship fund, with commitments exceeding $10 billion. The final close is anticipated in early 2025, potentially reaching up to $12 billion. Source: Reuters
  • Continuation Fund III: In October 2024, Insight Partners successfully closed Continuation Fund III, securing approximately $1.5 billion in commitments, with HarbourVest Partners as the lead investor. Source: PR Newswire

Recent Investments

  • Databricks: In December 2024, Insight Partners participated in a significant funding round for Databricks, an AI startup, contributing to the company's valuation reaching $62 billion. Source: Reuters
  • Kiteworks: In September 2024, Insight Partners, alongside Sixth Street, invested $456 million in Kiteworks, a cybersecurity firm specializing in secure data transmission, elevating its valuation to over $1 billion. Source: The Wall Street Journal
  • Nexus Cognitive: In October 2024, Insight Partners announced an investment in Nexus Cognitive to accelerate the growth of its innovative NexusOne data solution. Source: Insight Partners

Portfolio and Performance

  • Assets Under Management: As of June 30, 2024, Insight Partners manages over $80 billion in regulatory assets. Source: Insight Partners
  • Investments: The firm has invested in more than 800 companies worldwide, with over 55 portfolio companies achieving an IPO. Source: Insight Partners
  • AI Investments: Over the past five years, Insight Partners has invested approximately $4 billion into AI-focused companies, underscoring its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence technologies. Source: Crunchbase News

Strategic Focus

  • Sector Expertise: Insight Partners continues to focus on high-growth technology sectors, including software, internet, and data services, providing both capital and operational support to drive transformative change in these industries.
  • Global Presence: With offices in New York City, London, Tel Aviv, and the Bay Area, Insight Partners leverages its global reach to support portfolio companies in expanding their international footprint.

If you have specific questions about any of these developments or require more detailed information on a particular aspect, feel free to ask!


Recent Developments in Insight Partners' Investments and Funds


Reuters AI startup Databricks hits $62 bln valuation in record VC round 15 days ago


Reuters Insight Partners closes in on new $10 billion fund, FT reports | Reuters


The Wall Street Journal Insight Partners and Sixth Street Invest $456 Million in Kiteworks 141 days ago


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