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Insight Partners leads the funding round in the Israeli-founded startup helping U.S. agencies manage “shadow AI” and build responsible AI infrastructure.
Darwin AI, an Israeli-founded startup, announced a $15 million Series A funding round led by Insight Partners, with participation from UpWest and Resolute Ventures. The company focuses on building infrastructure for responsible AI adoption in U.S. government agencies, addressing the challenge of shadow AI—unsanctioned AI tools used without oversight. Darwins platform aids compliance and data governance, supporting agencies in states like Texas, Ohio, California, Illinois, and Washington. Brenda Harvey, former IBM Public Sector GM, joins Darwins Board of Directors as part of the investment. The company has raised a total of $20 million to date and employs 15 people across Texas and Tel Aviv.
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Thoma Bravo in talks to buy Armis at $5b valuation
Armis, an Israeli cybersecurity company, is in talks to be acquired by US private equity firm Thoma Bravo at a valuation of $5 billion. Insight Partners, a major shareholder, stands to gain $2-3 billion from the sale. The acquisition is expected to include an injection of hundreds of millions of dollars into Armis. The company has raised over $800 million since its acquisition by Insight Partners in 2020. Armis, which operates in critical infrastructure security, has notable customers like Colgate-Palmolive and the US Postal Service. The acquisition by Thoma Bravo could precede an IPO, aligning with Armiss managements previous statements about going public.
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Backed by Insight Partners and Bessemer, the Israeli startup powers self-evolving GTM systems for firms like Brex and SailPoint.
Sweep, an Israeli startup founded by Ido Gaver and Eran Kirshenboim, has announced a $22.5 million Series B funding round led by Insight Partners, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners. The company, known for its agentic workspace for go-to-market operations, aims to redefine enterprise systems by integrating AI technology. The funding will be used to expand engineering and go-to-market teams, and to enhance integration across major enterprise platforms. Sweeps customers include Brex, LG Electronics, Mass General Brigham, NBC Sports, Exiger, and Wix. The company is focused on creating adaptive, self-evolving GTM systems that provide real-time insights and automation.
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VC firm Insight Partners confirms personal data stolen during January hack | TechCrunch
Insight Partners, a major venture capital firm, has disclosed that it suffered a cyberattack in January, resulting in the theft of personal information of its current and former employees, limited partners, and data related to certain funds and portfolio companies. The firm plans to notify affected individuals soon. The attack was attributed to a sophisticated social engineering tactic, although details remain unclear. Insight Partners manages over $90 billion in assets and has invested in cybersecurity companies like Wiz and Armis. This incident highlights the growing trend of cyberattacks targeting venture capital firms.
The Insight Partners cofounder and managing director has been in Israel to meet entrepreneurs, investors and senior figures in the tech industry.
Insight Partners, a US venture capital and private equity firm, has been a significant investor in Israels tech ecosystem, with over $5.8 billion invested in more than 128 Israeli companies. The firms cofounder, Jeff Horing, visited Israel to meet with entrepreneurs and investors, emphasizing the countrys strengths in cybersecurity and AI. Insight Partners has invested in several Israeli AI companies, although it remains cautious about entering the race for basic AI models. Horing noted the challenges in the current IPO market and the excess of entrepreneurship without sufficient depth in some segments. The article highlights Insight Partners confidence in Israeli entrepreneurs and its strategic focus on cybersecurity and AI investments.
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“Liad has always had the entrepreneurial fire,” said Jeff Horing, Insight Partners co-founder and managing director, as Israeli tech veteran returns to building. Agmon will remain with the firm as a senior advisor and will continue to sit on the boards of several portfolio companies.
Liad Agmon, a serial entrepreneur and investor, will step back from his full-time role as Managing Director at Insight Partners in the second half of 2025 to launch a new entrepreneurial venture. Agmon will remain with Insight as a senior advisor and continue to sit on the boards of several portfolio companies. His decision to return to entrepreneurship comes amid renewed stability in Israels tech sector. Agmons departure reflects his long-standing desire to return to building and Insights confidence in its current standing in the region. Managing Director Dani Aronovitz will continue to lead Insights Tel Aviv office. Agmons next move is anticipated to draw significant attention in the tech sectors both in Israel and internationally.
Serial entrepreneur Agmon has served as a partner at Insight Partners Israel alongside Daniel Aronovitz who set up the Israel office.
Liad Agmon, a partner at Insight Partners, is leaving his position to start a new venture. Agmon, who has been instrumental in leading investments in several companies, will continue to serve as a senior advisor and remain on the boards of the portfolio companies. His departure is seen as a management change for Insight Partners, which he informed would take effect in the second half of 2025. Agmon has a history of successful entrepreneurial ventures, having founded and sold companies like Onigma and Dynamic Yield. His decision comes amidst growing stability in Israel and the resilience of Insights portfolio companies.
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Insight Partners newly appointed Israel partner Daniel Aronovitz tells "Globes" about the US firms plans for Israel and reveals the huge extent of past investment.
Insight Partners, a prominent private equity firm, has appointed Daniel Aronovitz as a new partner to manage investments in Israel. The firm has been a major player in Israels tech sector, investing over $5.8 billion in local companies. Despite setbacks, such as the Joonko scam and issues with OpenWeb, Insight has achieved significant successes, including strategic exits with Nvidia and Salesforce. The firm continues to focus on supporting its portfolio companies and seeks to acquire control in Israeli startups. The appointment of Aronovitz signifies Insights commitment to expanding its presence in Israel, with plans to provide liquidity and drive growth in the local tech industry.
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דיווח: אינסייט על סף השלמת גיוס של 10 מיליארד דולר - מחצית מהסכום המתוכנן | כלכליסט
Insight Partners, an American investment firm, is nearing the completion of a $10 billion fundraising for its 13th investment fund. This amount is half of what the firm initially intended to raise. Concurrently, Insight has partially sold its holdings in several companies, including the Israeli company Wiz, to return money to investors. Wiz was recently in negotiations to be sold to Google for approximately $23 billion, a deal that did not materialize. In its last fundraising round, Wiz was valued at $12 billion. The partial sales were executed through a non-dilutive equity mechanism.
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Liad Agmon: Insight Partners is committed to Israel
The article discusses Insight Partners investment activities in Israel, highlighting challenges faced by Israeli venture capital funds in raising money due to geopolitical tensions and negative sentiment against Israel. Despite these challenges, Insight Partners remains committed to investing in Israel, having invested nearly $6 billion in the country. The article also touches on the broader Israeli tech scene, noting its strengths in areas like cybersecurity but its struggles to produce AI companies on the scale of OpenAI. The geopolitical situation and recent conflicts have impacted the perception of Israel, affecting investment flows and causing some companies to relocate employees abroad.
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אפקט המיתון בהייטק: אינסייט מקצצת את הקרן החדשה שלה ב-5 מיליארד דולר | כלכליסט
אינסייט פרטנרס, קרן ההשקעות האמריקאית, הודיעה על שינוי גדול בטק והקצבת הקרן החדשה שלה מ-20 מיליארד דולר ל-15 מיליארד דולר. הקרן נמנה עם המשקיעים הפעילים ביותר בהייטק הישראלי וגייסה עד כה 2 מיליארד דולר בלבד מהיעד המקורי. החלטת הקרן מתבססת על השינויים בשוק ההייטק והקושי בגיוס השקעות חדשות. ההודעה מהווה מכה לתעשיית ההייטק העולמית והישראלית בפרט.
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Insight Partners: "We support the high-tech ecosystem in Israel as they speak out in support of democracy, equality and equal opportunity" | CTech
Index Ventures partner expresses support for protests against judicial reforms in Israel. Insight Partners, the largest investor in Israeli high-tech startups, publicly voices its opinion on the political unrest in the country. Other VC firms intend to suspend investments in Israel due to escalating tensions. Insight Partners reaffirms its commitment to democracy, equality, and equal opportunity.
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Insight Partners was most active VC investor in Israel in 2021
Insight Partners, a major venture capital fund, was the most active investor in Israeli tech last year. However, the fund has decided to reduce its investment in mature growth companies by about a third. Other funds, such as Vertex Ventures and NFX, have increased their investments in new companies. Some funds have not taken advantage of the prosperous market, possibly due to unrealistic valuations. The report suggests that Israeli investors will return to center stage with new capital raised by local funds. Private equity funds may also take the lead over venture capital funds. The global investment volume in tech has decreased, affecting major funds like Greenoaks and Coatue Management. These funds have reduced their investments in Israeli high-tech companies. The report also highlights the weakening of R&D limited partnerships.
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Insight Partners' Jeff Horing vows to support companies during crisis CTech
Insight Partners, a U.S. investment giant, held a special video call with Israeli entrepreneurs and CEOs in which it presented its view of the current crisis and forecast for the future. The call included participants from 55 of the 80 companies in which Insight has invested in Israel. Insight expressed its willingness to invest in any of its good companies that require funding. The company believes that despite the difficulties and uncertainty, the current period also presents an opportunity for growth. Insight has become the biggest investor in Israeli software companies and recently closed its twelfth flagship fund with over $20 billion in capital commitments. The Israeli companies praised Insight for its massive resources and operational support in times of need.
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Insight Partners to warn startups to prepare for crisis
US venture capital firm Insight Partners has become the leading investor in Israeli tech startup and growth companies, having invested more than $3 billion over the years. The firm has called a Zoom meeting to provide advice for startup entrepreneurs on how to prepare for the emerging crisis in the global tech industry. Insight Partners is considered one of the worlds major tech investors and raised $20 billion in its 12th fund last year.
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Insight Partners announces new $20 billion fund, remains buoyant on Israeli software CTech
Insight Partners, a major investor in Israeli software companies, has announced the final closing of its twelfth flagship fund, raising over $20 billion in total capital commitments. This brings Insight Partners regulatory assets under management to over $90 billion. The fund is dedicated to investing in high-growth technology, software, and internet startup and scale-up companies. Insight Partners typically invests between $5 million and $500 million in a company, with the ability to invest from the earliest institutional check to IPO. The company has offices in New York City, London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto. Insight Partners has invested in around 75 Israeli companies to date and has invested in over 600 companies worldwide.
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Insight Partners adds Israeli Hagi Schwartz as Managing Director
Hagai Schwartz, former CFO of Check Point, has joined Insight Partners as a Managing Director. Schwartz is based in Silicon Valley and serves on the board of several Israeli companies. Insight Partners is a global venture capital and private equity firm with significant investments in Israeli tech startups.
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Insight Partners appoints Liad Agmon Israel partner
Insight Partners, a major investor in Israeli tech, has announced the appointment of Liad Agmon as a partner and managing director in Israel. Agmon, who was the CEO and co-founder of Dynamic Yield, will take up his new role in April 2022. Dynamic Yield, an AI marketing platform, was sold to McDonalds for $300 million in 2019 and then to Mastercard. Agmon will continue to serve as an advisor to Mastercard and Dynamic Yield until at least the end of 2022.
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Insight Partners' recipe for building a unicorn
Insight Partners, a venture capital firm, has invested $3 billion in Israeli companies, including Wiz, SentinelOne, and monday.com. The firm is known for its significant investments in Israeli start-ups, with six of the 23 Israeli unicorns from last year being in its portfolio. Insight was also the biggest shareholder in the IPOs of SentinelOne and monday.com. The firm has recently shifted its investment strategy to focus on earlier-stage companies and provides operational support to help with scaling, sales, technology, and marketing. Insights investment strategy is based on sustainable growth and long-term potential. The firm believes that the software market has the potential to create more billion-dollar winners than any other industry. Insights investments in Israeli companies, such as Wiz, have raised questions about the firms pricing of tech companies. However, Insight believes that its investments are based on measurable parameters and a long-term growth vision.
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Startup Nation to Scaleup City: Insight Partners shares the key difference
Hilary Gosher, Managing Director at Insight Partners, discusses how Israeli companies can grow once they secure their market at the Mind The Tech 2020 conference. She highlights the difference between startups and scaleups, emphasizing the need for scaleups to focus on expanding and accelerating customer acquisition and revenue. Gosher advises companies to develop specialized functioning skill sets and establish dedicated go-to-market teams, particularly in the U.S. market. Insight Partners, an American venture capital firm, has invested in growth-stage technology, software, and internet services companies since 1995. The company opened its Tel Aviv office in October 2019.
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Cybersecurity profitability on the rise due to Covid-19, says Insight Partners managing director
Insight Partners, a venture capital and private equity firm, raised $9.5 billion for its 11th fund and has invested over $1.3 billion in Israel. They have made several investments in Israeli cybersecurity companies, including Semperis, SentinelOne, and Armis. They also acquired a stake in Moon Active. Despite the uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Insight Partners remains bullish on the cybersecurity industry and has not seen a significant decline in revenue. Growth rates have slightly decreased, but profitability has increased.
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Insight Partners to acquire senior Israeli venture fund Gemini V for $500 million
Insight Partners is set to acquire the fifth fund of Israeli venture firm Gemini Israel Ventures for around $500 million. Gemini Israel Ventures has chosen to concentrate on maintaining its existing portfolio instead of raising additional funds. The portfolio includes companies like WalkMe Inc., JFrog Ltd., Monday.com Labs Ltd., and Moovit App Global Ltd. Insight Partners has been involved in several local deals in Israel, including investments in Semperis Ltd., Sentinel Labs Inc., Armis Inc., and Moon Active Ltd. Insight Partners has over $20 billion in assets under management and has invested over $700 million in Israel.
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Insight Partners raises $9.5bn to invest in software businesses
Insight Partners has closed its largest private equity fund, raising $9.5bn, despite the economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The firms priorities remain on its people and investments.
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Israelis Need to Avoid Hype, Focus on Building Good Companies, Says Insight Co-Founder
Insight Venture Partners, a New York-based venture capital and private equity firm, has been increasing its interest in the Israeli tech market. The company recently acquired almost all of the fourth fund of Israeli venture capital firm Genesis Partners, solidifying its position as one of the leading investor funds in Israel. Insight has also made several large deals in Israel, including the acquisition of IoT security company Armis Inc. for $1.1 billion, a $100 million investment in business intelligence startup Sisense Ltd., and a $125 million investment in gaming company Moon Active Ltd. Insights co-founder and managing partner, Jeff Horing, has been instrumental in the firms increased interest in Israel. Insight is impressed with the technical talent and innovation in Israel and plans to continue identifying investment opportunities in the country.
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Insight Partners: Transforming Israeli startups into unicorns
US fund Insight Partners has been making significant investments and acquisitions in the Israeli tech industry, including acquiring a controlling interest in cybersecurity company Armis at a company valuation of $1.1 billion. Insight also acquired the companies portfolio of Genesis Partners for hundreds of millions of dollars and holds stakes in Israeli unicorns such as JFrog, Sisense, Lightricks, and WalkMe. Insight now manages a total of $23 billion, with over $6 billion managed in Fund X, its tenth and most recent fund. The fund is known for its aggressive pursuit of deals and its strategy of acquiring control of companies.
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Insight Partners Opens Israeli Office
Insight Partners, a New York-based venture capital and private equity firm, has opened its first international office in Tel Aviv. The firm has over $20 billion in assets under management and has backed more than 300 companies worldwide. Insight has invested over $700 million in Israel across more than 15 active deals. The opening of the Tel Aviv office coincides with the firms growing activity in Israel, including the acquisition of Genesis Partners portfolio. Insight is particularly interested in cybersecurity and believes that Israeli cyber companies have the potential to reach valuations in the billions of dollars.
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Insight Venture Buys Portfolio From Israel-Based Venture Firm Genesis Partners
Insight Venture Partners has agreed to acquire the lions share of the portfolio of Israeli venture capital fund Genesis Partners fourth fund. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The partners of Genesis Partners will continue to serve on the boards of their respective investments. Insight Venture Partners portfolio includes several startups that are also backed by Genesis Partners, including Monday.com and Sisense. Insight Venture Partners currently has over $20 billion in assets under management and has invested in more than 300 companies worldwide. Genesis Partners is an early stage venture capital investor with $600 million in assets under management across four funds.
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Insight Venture Partners Promotes Five - FinSMEs
Insight Venture Partners, a global venture capital and private equity firm, has promoted five of its team members. Teddie Wardi and Matt Gatto have been appointed as Managing Directors, while Allyson White, Byron Lichtenstein, and Jonathan Grossman have been promoted to Principal. The firm, founded in 1995, invests in high-growth technology and software companies and currently has over $20 billion of assets under management.
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Israel is One of the Most Interesting Markets for Investment, Says Venture Capitalist Jeff Horing
Jeff Horing, co-founder and managing director at Insight Venture Partners, stated that Israel is the highest density geography in their portfolio. He mentioned that more investors are interested in investing outside Silicon Valley and that IPOs are not necessarily the best way to realize value anymore. Horing also expressed that New York is a good base for companies looking to expand to the U.S. market. Insight Venture Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm focused on software and internet companies.
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Insight Venture Partners Announces Strategic Team Growth, Promotes Three to Managing Director
Insight Venture Partners has announced several promotions and new hires, including the appointments of Anika Agarwal, Rachel Geller, and Ross Devor to Managing Director. The firm also hired Matt Gatto, Kevin Hurth, and Philip Vorobeychik as Principal, and Teddie Wardi as Principal. These appointments and additions reflect the growth and success of Insight Venture Partners. The firm has raised over $18 billion and has overseen investments in more than 300 companies worldwide. Insight Venture Partners focuses on high-growth technology and software companies. The promotions and new hires demonstrate the firms commitment to building its future and providing greater opportunities for all.
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