Overview

Insight Partners is a global software investor founded in 1995 and headquartered in New York City. The firm follows a software-first, stage-agnostic investment approach, partnering with high-growth technology, software and Internet companies from early stage through growth and late stage. Its investment areas include AI/ML and data, cybersecurity, DevOps, fintech, healthtech, IT infrastructure, digital commerce, education technology and other software markets. As of December 31, 2025, Insight reported more than $90 billion in regulatory assets under management and investments in more than 900 companies worldwide.

Investment focus

Sectors
AI/ML + Data, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Fintech, HealthTech, IT Infrastructure, GTM Tech, Human Capital, Supply Chain & Logistics, eCommerce, EdTech, GovTech
Stages
Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage
Regions
North America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific, Israel, Africa, South America, Australia

How they work with companies

Insight supports portfolio companies through Insight Onsite, a team of software operators providing hands-on expertise across product, sales, marketing, pricing, talent and other operating functions. Its support includes executive and broader talent recruiting, introductions to enterprise buyers and strategic partners, peer networks, international expansion resources, M&A guidance and stage-specific operating programs. Insight also provides continued capital support as companies progress from early growth toward later stages.Read more

Insight supports portfolio companies through Insight Onsite, a team of software operators providing hands-on expertise across product, sales, marketing, pricing, talent and other operating functions. Its support includes executive and broader talent recruiting, introductions to enterprise buyers and strategic partners, peer networks, international expansion resources, M&A guidance and stage-specific operating programs. Insight also provides continued capital support as companies progress from early growth toward later stages.

Key people

6 people
Jeff HoringManaging DirectorView bio

Jeff Horing co-founded Insight Partners in 1995 and serves as a Managing Director. His investment focus includes data, analytics, mobile, infrastructure and SaaS software across North America, Europe and Israel. Before founding Insight, he worked at Warburg Pincus and Goldman Sachs.

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Deven ParekhManaging DirectorView bio

Deven Parekh joined Insight Partners in 2000 and is a Managing Director. He has invested globally across enterprise software, data and consumer Internet businesses. Before Insight, he worked at Berenson Minella & Company and Blackstone and holds a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School.

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Peter SobiloffManaging DirectorView bio

Peter Sobiloff joined Insight Partners as a Managing Director in 1998 after a career in software operating leadership. His experience includes executive roles at Think Systems, Datalogix and Ross Systems. At Insight, he works with management teams on technology-led growth, productivity and company development.

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Jeff LiebermanManaging DirectorView bio

Jeff Lieberman is a Managing Director who has spent more than two decades at Insight Partners investing in and working with software and consumer Internet companies. His investment experience includes companies such as Qualtrics, Delivery Hero, HelloFresh, Mimecast and Udemy.

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Richard WellsManaging DirectorView bio

Richard Wells joined Insight Partners in 2005 and is a Managing Director focused on SaaS and AI-native software, DevOps, cybersecurity and defense technology. He has more than 25 years of experience investing in and advising high-growth technology companies across multiple international markets.

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Ryan HinkleManaging DirectorView bio

Ryan Hinkle joined Insight Partners in 2003 and is a Managing Director. He has invested across SaaS, Internet and infrastructure software through growth equity, buyouts and platform investments, with experience spanning North America, Europe and Australia.

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Companies curated by Ovii

A selection of companies associated with Insight Partners that Ovii curates for job seekers.

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