Insight Partners
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Private Equity |
| Founded | 1995 |
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| Headquarters | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| AUM | US$90 billion (2022)[1] |
Number of employees | 326 (2021) |
| Website | insightpartners |
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Insight Venture Management, LLC (commonly referred to as Insight Partners and previously Insight Venture Partners) is a global venture capital and private equity firm that invests in high-growth technology, software, and internet businesses.[4][5] The company is headquartered in New York City, also has offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto.[6][7][8]
History
[edit]Insight Partners was founded in 1995 by Jeff Horing and Jerry Murdock.[9][10][11] As of December 31, 2022, the firm managed over $75 billion in regulatory assets under management. Insight Partners has invested in more than 750 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO.[3] The firm has an in-house team called Onsite that assists portfolio companies in their growth.[12]
In April 2021, Insight Partners raised $1.56 billion for the Insight Partners Opportunities Fund I LP, a separate fund from its primary growth-investment vehicles.[13] Also in 2021, Insight Partners put $15 million of its capital into a new fund, the Vision Capital 2020 LP Fund, which supports minority-led firms raising early-stage funds.[14] In February 2022, the company announced it had raised $20 billion for its twelfth flagship fund, more than doubling the size of its previous flagship fund.[15][16] In July 2022, Insight Partners established the Enterprise Technology Exchange (ETX), an advisory group responsible for helping emerging IT companies navigate uncertain markets.[17]
In January 2025, Insight Partners announced the raise of another $12.5 billion for its venture capital funds.[18]
Sourcing Model
[edit]Insight Partners is recognized for its distinctive, outbound-driven sourcing model, which has been a significant contributor to the firm's growth. Rather than relying solely on partner networks or inbound deal flow, Insight developed a dedicated sourcing team, responsible for systematically identifying high-potential software companies at various stages of growth.[19]
This sourcing function, staffed primarily by analysts and associates hired directly out of university, is credited with originating approximately 60% of Insight's venture investments.[19] By proactively mapping markets and building early relationships with founders, the sourcing team has enabled Insight to consistently identify and invest in breakout companies before they achieve broad market recognition.
The firm's systematic approach to sourcing has been cited as a key driver behind Insight’s expansion to over $90 billion in assets under management as of 2025,[19] and has contributed to building one of the largest and most influential alumni networks in venture capital.[19]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Loizos, Connie (24 February 2022). "With new $20B fund, Insight Partners has a stunning $90B in assets under management". TechCrunch.
- ^ "Insight Partners Form ADV" (PDF). U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. March 25, 2022. pp. 20–21.
- ^ a b "PE-backed Appriss Retail recruits Osborne as CEO". PE Hub. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ "Insight Venture Partners Raises A Whopping $2.57 Billion For Next Fund". Tech Crunch. May 28, 2013. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ "Insight Venture Partners Closes Sixth Fund at USD1.25bn". Press release. Private Equity Wire. June 27, 2007. Archived from the original on September 22, 2008. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ "Insight Partners' advice for founders in hard times: Beware of debt". Sifted. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ "Insight Partners opens Tel Aviv office, eyes Israeli tech firms". Reuters. 28 October 2019. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ "Insight Partners, Venture Capital's 'Sleeping Giant,' Wakes Up". The Information. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ "Insight Partners Overview". PitchBook. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ "Jeff Horing". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ "Jerry Murdock". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ "Insight Partners VC helps founders cut 'fluff' to ride out lean times". PitchBook. 19 September 2022. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ Cooper, Laura; Singh, Preeti (14 April 2021). "Insight Partners Amasses $1.56 Billion for Preferred Equity Deals". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ "Insight Partners Invests $15 Million Into Minority-Led Early-Stage Firms". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ "Insight Partners raises $20 bln for twelfth flagship fund". Reuters. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ "Insight Partners raises $20bn". Private Equity International. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ Loten, Angus (15 July 2022). "Insight Partners Links Corporate Tech Chiefs With IT Startups". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ "Global Software Investor Insight Partners Closes on $12.5B in Capital to Invest in the Next Generation of Software Leaders" (Press release). 2025-01-17. Archived from the original on 17 January 2025. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ a b c d Schwartz, Leo. "How legendary venture firm Insight Partners hires—and trains—its next generation of investors to expand its $90 billion warchest". Fortune. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
