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Insight Partners

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New York City, United States · Founded 1995 · AUM $90 billion · Website
Venture CapitalGrowth EquityPrivate EquityStructured EquitySoftwareInternetCybersecurityArtificial IntelligenceFinancial TechnologyNorth AmericaEuropeMiddle East
Last verified
8/18/2026

Firm Overview

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8/18/2026
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Insight Partners is a leading global venture capital and private equity firm specializing in software and internet businesses.

Founded in 1995, Insight Partners is a New York-based investment manager that has grown into a major force in the technology sector, managing approximately $90 billion in assets as of 2025. The firm maintains a global presence with additional offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto. Insight is known for its aggressive outbound sourcing strategy, utilizing a large team of analysts to identify high-potential software companies and an internal Onsite team to provide post-investment operational support.

The firm's history is marked by significant fundraising milestones, including a $20 billion twelfth flagship fund in 2022 and a $12.5 billion thirteenth fund in 2025. Beyond its primary vehicles, Insight has launched specialized initiatives such as the Enterprise Technology Exchange (ETX) for IT advisory and the Vision Capital 2020 LP Fund to support minority-led early-stage firms. Insight has invested in over 875 companies to date, establishing itself as a prolific investor in the global software ecosystem.

Founded1995
HeadquartersNew York City, United States
AUM$90 billion
Employees600+
StrategiesVenture Capital, Growth Equity, Private Equity, Structured Equity
Sector focusSoftware, Internet, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Technology
Geographic focusNorth America, Europe, Middle East

Leadership

Jeff Horing
Founder
Co-founder of Insight Partners in 1995.
Jerry Murdock
Founder
Co-founder of Insight Partners in 1995.
Timothy D. Haugh
Government Advisory Board Member
Former Director of the National Security Agency and Commander of U.S. Cyber Command who joined the firm in 2025.

Notable Investments

OpenAIDatabricksWiz Inc.AnthropicUdemyLightricksHootsuiteMonday.comSentinelOneShopifyMoon ActiveRecorded FutureVenn

Historical and current deals referenced in public sources.

Portfolio Companies

CompanySectorStatusWebsite
AnthropicCurrent
AssemblyAICurrent
AtlanCurrent
CalmCurrent
CrewAICurrent
DatabricksCurrent
FlankCurrent
OpenAICurrent
Weights & BiasesCurrent
WizCurrent
WriterCurrent
ZestCurrent
Zest AICurrent

Source: https://www.insightpartners.com/portfolio

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