Insight Partners

Today, as Insight Partners celebrates our 30th year of software investing, we are proud to announce the close of our thirteenth flagship fund with a dedicated buyout co-invest fund (together “Fund XIII”), as well as the closing of our structured equity fund, Opportunities Fund II, raising over $12.5B to support scaling software leaders. We are grateful for the trust that new and long-term investors have placed in our strategy of finding and scaling the industry’s most innovative and transformative software companies.     To honor these milestones, we have codified what drives us and how we operate.     The Insight Way is how we work with founders, how we train the next generation of investors, and how we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible.    Many things in this industry can be copied. The Insight Way cannot.    • We believe in a software-first, stage-agnostic approach to investing. We don’t follow trends, we define them.     • We believe in the power of process. Success isn’t a moment; it’s a system.    • We believe in relentless innovation. Whether through sourcing, scaling, or exiting, we’re always evolving. We’re always improving.     • We believe in the importance of people. From our team to our founders, we invest in talent and trust them to lead.    • We believe in the power of partnerships. When built on trust, they stand the test of time.    • We believe in building enduring legacies, not fleeting wins. This includes our own. https://lnkd.in/evpyg_Dm

🚀 $100M ARR achieved — How Semperis built a centaur strategy to scale. Semperis went from $0 → $3M ARR in 5 years, then $3M → $100M in the next 5. What drove this breakout growth? Managing Director Teddie Wardi shares his thoughts on the main drivers of its success: 🔹 Culture fuels growth: Semperis built a mission-driven team that attracts top talent and drives long-term success 🔹 Anticipating market shifts: They saw identity security as a priority before the market did, securing a head start 🔹 From tool to platform: What began as AD recovery is now a full identity security platform driving enterprise protection More on their centaur strategy and key growth lessons: https://lnkd.in/e9_7_huB #Cybersecurity #AI #GrowthStrategy #Automation

Congratulations to Finout on their Series C raise! We're thrilled to be leading this investment and look forward to partnering with Finout as they help companies allocate, manage, and reduce cloud spending across their entire infrastructure.

Congratulations to Grant Demaree and the Onebrief team! We're excited to co-lead the company's Series C investment and partner with them as they accelerate planning, provide faster command decisions, and help military staffs work efficiently. Of the round, Nick Sinai, Managing Director at Insight Partners said: “At Insight Partners, we are committed to supporting companies that will create lasting impact in the sectors they serve, and Onebrief is a prime example. Their approach to operational planning lays a foundation for transforming military decision-making. Innovation in defense technology is critical for ensuring global stability and security, and Onebrief’s platform can help redefine what is possible.”

“We don’t have a tech problem; we have a tech adoption problem in the military,” says Army Futures Command's General Jim Rainey. In this next ScaleUp:AI recap, Managing Director Nick Sinai and Gen. Rainey discuss the role of AI and software-driven innovation in military strategy and operations to ensure future war-winning readiness. They touch on: 1. AI’s immediate and long-term potential: Near-term AI applications focus on optimizing decision-making through better data organization, while future efforts will emphasize human-machine integration to maximize capabilities. 2. Preparing a tech-ready workforce: Recognizing the need for soldiers with tech skills, the Army is partnering with institutions like Carnegie Mellon University, developing initiatives like Army Software Factory, and building its workforce to ensure it can confront the challenges ahead. 3. Collaboration with the tech industry: AFC embraces partnerships with both traditional defense companies and innovative startups, leveraging America’s tech ecosystem to maintain a strategic edge. 4. Driving change in a bureaucracy: General Rainey highlighted the need for faster technology adoption in the military by aligning accountability, empowering leaders, and fostering a culture of experimentation. See how AI is shaping tomorrow’s Army: https://lnkd.in/eiugr5c7

At Insight Partners, we’ve deployed nearly $4B into 75+ AI companies, partnering with innovators shaping the future. Using this expertise, Managing Director George Mathew shares his insights for the road ahead: 💡 What’s driving AI’s evolution? • 2017: Transformers revolutionized AI, making it faster & more accessible • 2022: ChatGPT sparked the generative AI boom • 2023+: AI is reshaping workflows, content creation, and decision-making ⚡ Opportunities & challenges ahead: • GenAI is rethinking enterprise stacks with workflows like RAG • Challenges like hallucinations & high costs remain • Responsible AI practices will define the leaders of tomorrow Initially published on TheMarker, read the full breakdown here: https://lnkd.in/eGYbRzX9

“AI is not just a technological revolution; it’s a human evolution. It needs very intentional change management to ultimately drive the adoption,” says Leapsome’s Jenny Podewils. In this next ScaleUp:AI recap, Podewils and Quantive’s Carmine Visconti explore how AI empowers business leaders to plan, execute, and evaluate strategies in a rapidly evolving landscape. Moderated by LinkedIn’s Tanya Dua, the panelists discuss: ✔️ AI adoption ✔️ Catalyzing behavioral change, starting with leadership ✔️ Skills vs. abilities in light of AI’s disruption Read the full recap here: https://lnkd.in/e4zUvWp3

"The fallacy in the industry is that you can be a developer, and you can write some prompts, and you can get stuff back from the model, and we're done,” says Google’s Nenshad Bardoliwalla. In our next ScaleUp:AI recap, Bardoliwalla, Databricks’ Jonathan Frankle, and Perplexity’s Johnny Ho shared insights on how AI is dismantling traditional development approaches, taking on the “stack fallacy,” and how intelligence-first design forces the reimagination of everything with Managing Director Ganesh Bell. See why intelligence-first design will unlock more human reasoning and transform work: https://lnkd.in/e4Az2Atw

Last week, advisors from Onsite shared their predictions for 2025. They explored how AI governance, ROI, and workforce engagement will shape the future while highlighting the balance between automation and human excellence. Listen to the recording now to hear Hilary Gosher, Hilary Headlee, Meg Fitzgerald, and Richard Sgro weigh in on each prediction (linked in the comments): 1:51 - Prediction #1: Ad Hoc AI will put you at a major disadvantage 23:39 - Prediction #2: ROI will be the acronym of the year (AOTY) 38:28 - Prediction #3: Human excellence will become even more important  47:21 - Prediction #4: The workforce will be resourced across an engagement spectrum

Last week at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, we had the privilege of hosting over 100 healthcare leaders in our ScaleUp Suite at our Scaling Healthcare Software Breakfast.   Managing Director Scott Barclay delivered a thought-provoking outlook on the state of health in 2025, highlighting: • The pivotal role of AI in healthcare and its growing adoption • Insight Partners’ recent investments shaping the future of health • Opportunities and challenges on the horizon for healthcare software At Insight Partners, we’re committed to transforming healthcare through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge technology. The breakfast provided a unique opportunity to connect founders, CEOs, and enterprise leaders driving change in this critical space.   Thank you to all who joined us for impactful conversations and partnerships this morning. Together, we’re shaping the future of health. #JPM2025 #Healthtech #ScalingSoftware #InsightPartners #AIinHealthcare