Insight Partners

Founded in 1995 by Jeff Horing and Jerry Murdock, Insight Partners has grown into one of the world's most prominent investment firms focusing on the software sector. Headquartered in New York City with additional offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto, the firm has raised significant capital through its flagship funds, including a $20 billion twelfth fund in 2022 and $12.5 billion for its thirteenth fund in early 2025.

The firm is known for its heavily outbound sourcing strategy, utilizing a deep analyst program to identify promising software companies. It also maintains an internal team called Onsite to provide operational support to its portfolio. Beyond its primary growth-investment vehicles, Insight has launched specialized funds such as the Opportunity Fund for preferred equity deals and the Vision Capital 2020 fund to support minority-led early-stage firms.

In recent years, Insight has expanded its reach through strategic acquisitions, such as the 2026 purchase of Venn from Two Sigma, and notable exits like the $2.65 billion sale of Recorded Future to Mastercard in 2024. Despite its growth, the firm faced challenges including a significant ransomware breach in late 2024 and legal proceedings regarding workplace discrimination in 2026.