Insight Partners

As Insight eagerly awaits the arrival of our Summer Analysts next week, we recognize the responsibility we have to develop the next generation of investors who will have the opportunity to work with thousands of software leaders throughout their careers. At the core of our responsibility is fostering kind leadership. Insight Partners' Managing Director and COO Ian Sandler knows a thing or two about the role that kind leadership plays in nurturing and supporting emerging leaders and changemakers. In addition to working with young investors at Insight, Ian and his wife Mackenzie founded Riley's Way Foundation to provide 3,500+ young people across the U.S. with leadership development training that’s rooted in kindness and connection. In a piece for Fortune, Ian shares why investing in today’s emerging leaders with kindness, authenticity, and growth opportunities is one of the best investments we can make — both for the individual and the societies that they will uplift. Read his story here: https://lnkd.in/eYxStR_T

Insight’s portfolio had a winning month! Congratulations to our portfolio companies on these ScaleUp milestones in May. We’re thrilled to celebrate your accomplishments! 🚀 Abnormal Security, Beewise, Flutterwave and Wiz were recognized on the CNBC Disruptor 50. ⭐ Optimizely was recognized as a leader in both The Forrester Wave™: Commerce Solutions for B2B, Q2 2024 and in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Content Marketing Platforms. In addition, CEO Alexander Atzberger was named Tech Executive of the Year at the 22nd Annual American Business Awards. 🎉 The Global Infosec Awards recognized numerous Insight portfolio companies across a variety of categories at RSA – more on this in the comments! Learn more about these wins on our blog here: https://lnkd.in/eA8W7nJY Congratulations again to these stellar ScaleUps!

“Ideas are worth nothing, but execution is worth something.” So says Christopher Ahlberg, CEO and cofounder of cybersecurity company Recorded Future. Founded in 2009, Recorded Future is now used by 30 governments globally and more than half of Fortune 100 companies. “Our mission matters a lot to the 1,000 people who work here. They stick around because we give them interesting problems to solve, they get to work with other great people, and because we work to secure the world with intelligence.” In 2019, Insight bought the company for $780M. Since the deal, the business has grown revenues fivefold. “It’s been a pleasure to have a front-row seat to their success,” says Thomas Krane, managing director at Insight. “For three years, [Christopher] gave us his vision for the market and how Recorded Future would fare, and he always lived up to his promises.” What’s next for Recorded Future? “More revenue. More people. More AI,” says Ahlberg. Learn more about Recorded Future’s mission for global safety and security: https://lnkd.in/eZFcZ9_B #venturecapital #founder #startup #ScaleUp

At cybersecurity company Prelude, the motto is: “Everything matters.” “There shouldn’t be a comma out of place in our communications,” says cofounder and CEO Spencer Thompson. “If you imbue excellence into everything, you show customers and partners that you really care.” Founded in 2020, Prelude can analyze cybersecurity threats and generate protection in under five minutes. The technology uses AI to anticipate and neutralize not only the individual attack but also future variations. Prelude raised a $24M Series A in April 2022 from multiple investors, including Insight Partners. According to Managing Director Stephen Ward, who led the investment, “Once people see Prelude’s technology in action, they are convinced. It’s like watching a kid hear for the first time after surgery.” Thompson didn’t rush to spend his Series A capital — he spent six months honing and tempering a precise strategy that could give Prelude the edge on cybercriminals. “For me, you earn the right to spend capital as you unlock new opportunities and de-risk your strategy,” he says. What’s next for Prelude? “Radical growth,” says Thompson. Learn more about Prelude’s vision and journey to scale: https://lnkd.in/e64A48CP #venturecapital #founder #startup #cybersecurity #ScaleUp

For nearly 30 years, Insight Partners has been helping ambitious companies scale up at every stage of growth. We continued this work in DC with UBS Private Wealth Management at the DC Entrepreneurs Forum. Attendees had the opportunity to hear Insight Managing Director Jonathan Rosenbaum on a panel discussion that explored software markets, offering insights to entrepreneurs about scaling and private equity partnerships.   Thank you to our wonderful partners at UBS for collaborating on this event, and to the visionary entrepreneurs who continue to inspire us! 

Getting culture right is not only desirable but imperative for #startups and #ScaleUps aiming to thrive in today’s fast-paced landscape — and it must evolve 🌿 Our talent expert Janette Jankowski, SPHR, SHRM-SCP identifies the 6️⃣ internal and external circumstances that catalyze the need to evolve company culture (and how to approach them), including: 1️⃣ When an organization experiences rapid growth in headcount 2️⃣ When an organization expands to a new region 3️⃣ When an organization experiences M&A activity Keep reading to see what other events are imperative for regenerating culture: https://lnkd.in/ejGgrgGK

“Sometimes you just have to ask yourself: ‘If I don’t do this, who will?’” So says Allister Furey, CEO and cofounder of Sylvera, who has been on a mission to reimagine carbon credits alongside cofounder Samuel Gill since 2020. When Furey first dug deeper into the world of carbon offsets, he found very little regulatory oversight and a strong commercial incentive to make untrue claims: “I knew that if we could create a rating that was accurate, independent and trusted, the market could grow at pace.” But Sylvera is more than just a rating agency for carbon — it is accelerating climate action. “Our customers make investments that turn into real action on the ground, changing lives, and helping preserve the environment,” says Furey. Supporting the pioneers tackling climate change is vital if we are to meet the global goal of reaching net zero by 2050, explains Nicole Shimer, principal at Insight Partners. “Allister cares about the issues, knows a ton about the space, and has built an incredible business that is helping to save the world.” Learn more about how Sylvera is helping organizations and governments get on track to net zero: https://lnkd.in/ezDpSrqR #venturecapital #founder #startup #climatetech

What 5 things should builders consider when it comes to AI and automation? #1️⃣ Builders can adopt a “crawl, walk, run” approach with genAI in automation platforms #2️⃣ LLMs are primarily System 1 thinkers (reflexive responses based on trained data) #3️⃣ Constant experimentation and the right scaffolding are foundational to a Mix of Experts Agent architecture #4️⃣ Simple text-based UI is a good first step #5️⃣ Bring differentiated data sets with the right governance to avoid regulatory and compliance issues at deployment See how builders should approach this AI disruption with recommendations from Managing Director Praveen Akkiraju, Sophie Beshar, and Hunter Korn: https://lnkd.in/ea8bm7Td #automation #agents #artificialintelligence #ScaleUp #startup

At Insight, we believe deeply in the transformative power of technology and the companies and visionaries who drive it forward. The mission of Onsite, Insight's growth engine, is to assist these brilliant companies in scaling up to their full potential—and that includes unlocking new avenues for growth, visibility, and capital access by going public.   Yesterday we hosted our Path to IPO Summit for our portfolio companies in partnership with Nasdaq and NYSE, two pillars of innovation and enterprise. With nearly 30 years of experience gleaned from supporting the exits of 55+ companies, Insight knows what it takes to achieve a smooth and successful IPO. The day started on a high note with Insight Managing Director Hilary Gosher ringing Nasdaq's Opening Bell alongside colleagues from Insight's investment and Onsite teams. Each ring of this bell reverberates the impact our portfolio companies have on the world—creating jobs, fostering economies, and improving lives through technology.   Throughout the summit, our portfolio companies had the opportunity to harness the collective wisdom of Insight's network, build key partner relationships, and prepare their teams for one of the most significant moments in a company's history. The day's programming echoed Insight's goal for our companies: to propel them from being market players to market leaders, and one day getting to see them ring the Opening Bell.   Many thanks to our partners and Insight colleagues for making this event a huge success. And to our portfolio companies—we're honored to be part of your ScaleUp journey. 

You achieved product-market-fit...congrats!  Diving into the growth stage of your ScaleUp means facing a new set of challenges critical for growth and scale. One of the most significant decisions you will likely face is entering a new market or segment. Join us June 18th as our GTM experts 🦄Pablo Dominguez, Hilary Headlee, and Travis Kassay share a step-by-step guide on how to approach this seismic decision. They will discuss the essential elements to evaluate and adjust when entering a new market or segment, including: 💡 Market intelligence: Understand the competitive landscape and customer evolution ❗ Customer intelligence: Explore customer needs and behaviors across different segments ✉ Messaging and positioning: Tailor your communication to resonate in new markets 💰 Sales, product, and marketing strategies: Sync your go-to-market strategies with market needs 📈 Demand generation: Implement tactics to generate demand and build a strong lead pipeline Learn more about the upcoming session here: https://lnkd.in/eEKV5VDT