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Insight Partners

Investment Focus 2026

Global software scaleups with product depth and operational leverage

January 22, 20264 themesView Original

Summary

Insight's 2026 posture remains software-first with an operating-heavy approach to scaling. The strongest themes are AI-infused enterprise software, cybersecurity, and global go-to-market expansion for category leaders.

Enterprise AI in Production

Insight targets software companies where AI is embedded into core workflows, not layered on as a feature.

  • AI embedded in mission-critical workflows
  • Operational gains tied to customer outcomes
  • Clear governance and reliability standards

Cybersecurity and Trust Infrastructure

Security remains a durable demand area as software stacks and attack surfaces expand.

  • Identity and access controls
  • Cloud workload protection
  • Security analytics and response tooling

Global B2B Scale

Insight continues to favor businesses with repeatable GTM and international expansion potential.

  • Repeatable enterprise sales motion
  • Cross-region expansion capability
  • Platform expansion through adjacent products

What Changed in 2026

The market moved toward quality growth and AI differentiation that survives procurement scrutiny.

  • More emphasis on efficient growth quality
  • Higher proof requirements for AI claims
  • Greater focus on retention and expansion durability

Freshness & Evidence

As of February 14, 2026

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Source: Insight Partners

Last updated: January 22, 2026

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