A little about Insight Partners

Founded in 1995, Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet Startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative changes in their industries. As of December 31, 2023, the firm has over $80B in regulatory assets under management. Insight Partners has invested in more than 800 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has offices in London, Tel Aviv, and the Bay Area. Insight’s mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with tailored, hands-on software expertise along their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO.

Insight’s comprehensive growth engine, Onsite, is comprised of 140+ dedicated team members who provide deep operational expertise, access to expansive networks, and targeted solutions to help high-growth software ScaleUps scale faster and more effectively. Onsite’s targeted Centers of Excellence (COEs) and operational experts in marketing, sales, product, pricing, people and more are equipped to address the unique needs of ScaleUps and ensure business excellence as they grow.

We look forward to having the opportunity to learn more about you!

Job Description

Overview: A Growth Stage Venture Firm Opportunity

Insight Partners has summer opportunities for undergrads that are graduating between December 2026 – June 2027 to join Insight Partners as a Summer Investment Analyst starting in early June 2026.

Our Summer Investment Analyst program focuses on developing professionals in the venture and PE investing business. You will learn how to effectively speak to entrepreneurs, understand the different business models that are attractive to Insight, structure and model deals, and grasp all aspects of the deal lifecycle. You will be supported by an analyst mentor, your team members, and partners.

Few leading venture and private equity firms offer the type of opportunities that Insight Partners offers our interns. The life blood of our organization is sourcing, and you will be immediately thrust into the exciting world of venture-funded business and buyout deals, pending your interest. You will be speaking with entrepreneurs every day, learning from them, questioning them, and potentially recommending their business for an investment by Insight.

Job Responsibilities (*note: Sourcing venture & private equity businesses is not easy work😊)

• Funding a growth & later stage venture business in the technology space today is not easy work. It is a competitive environment where many firms are trying to find their next “winner.” Insight’s approach is unique, and our Analysts are our front line in interacting with and informing entrepreneurs about the Insight difference. Our Analysts are involved in all stages of the deal process.
• Job #1—Find & Connect with Great Companies - Finding great companies may sound easy…it isn’t. You will need to first locate them, ascertain their growth prospects and momentum, and learn about their markets. You will develop investment theses and, over time, develop deal judgement. It will be critical for you to be able to cultivate strong relationships with entrepreneurs and demonstrate the value that Insight provides these companies before, during, and after the fund-raising process.
• Get involved with deals - When a deal goes live, you will be exposed to the evaluation process, negotiations, and due diligence. You may also have a role in performing industry and market research, financial modeling, and customer analytics.
• Developing investment memos - All the work up to this point comes together in an investment memo which lays out both the risks and merits of a transaction. Here you will learn to present both the qualitative and quantitative analysis of a deal.
• Find great M&A targets - Many of our growth and PE investments rely upon successful acquisitions to bolster top-line growth. You will learn how to identify synergistic M&A targets, how these deals might be structured, and how the post-acquisition company might be organized.

Is Insight right for you?

• You value being part of a team - Every Summer Analyst will be placed on an investment” pod” with its own personality and investment preferences. You will work as an integrated member learning about the type of companies that make sense for your team and for Insight. Your contribution to your team will be an important criterion in evaluating your success.
• You are a skilled communicator. We believe that our Analysts and their outreach is our competitive advantage. Learning how to speak to entrepreneurs, sell them on our organization, and ultimately convince them to work with us is a skill set that will serve you well throughout your entire career…regardless of what you ultimately do! And when you are invited to a meeting you have a real value and contribution based on your existing relationship with the entrepreneur.
• You are committed to excellence - Insight has a tradition of hiring the best and the brightest. You will be challenged in a competitive environment to show that you can learn rapidly and that your thinking can evolve. The bar is high, but if you can succeed, you will be rewarded for your contribution.
• You aren’t afraid to learn by doing - We will train you and give you what you need to start your journey. But ultimately, you need to be comfortable working independently and being self-motivated. Every interaction internally and externally is an opportunity for you to learn. Analysts appreciate an environment where they are not micromanaged and can chart their own path to success.
• You are fascinated by entrepreneurs - If you want to be an entrepreneur, start your own business. But, if you want to figure out what makes a successful business and how to help entrepreneurs win, then Insight could be right for you. Our goal is to find great businesses with great talent and then partner with them to help them succeed.
• You are ready to embrace a work hard, play hard mentality - We work hard at Insight. Long hours and demanding work are the norm. But, we also think you should be able to have fun with the people you work with on a daily basis. There is a regular schedule of social events and outings throughout the year, where you will begin to appreciate that it is the people that make Insight so special.
• You have a hunger to win - and want to do it the right way. Winning is integral to our culture, and we seek competitive individuals who hate losing. However, we also pride ourselves on being an ethical company and expect the same integrity from everyone on our team. We want great people…no jerks allowed!

Qualifications

• Undergraduates or 5th year master’s students, graduating between December 2026 - June 2027.
• All undergraduate fields of study are welcome.
• Your employment will be conditioned upon:
• Passing a background check.
• Confirming your eligibility to work in the United States.
• Acknowledgement of, agreement to, and continued compliance with Insight’s policies and procedures, including its Compliance Manual and Code of Ethics contained therein, as amended from time to time.
• Execution of a confidentiality agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Insight.

**Applications close Friday, May 23rd at 11:59pm EST

We review applications on a rolling basis in the order in which they are completed, so it is advantageous to submit your application materials as soon as possible. A completed application entails submitting a copy of your resume, transcript, and completing a HireVue Video Cover Letter. We will be kicking off our superdays in January this year and will look to host roughly 1-2 superdays a month thereafter until we fill our class. Should you receive any exploding offers, please reach out to Recruiting@InsightPartners.com. We will do our best to expedite your process if it is feasible on our end.

Summer Analyst Benefits & Perks:

• Frequent Company Outings
• Generous Meal Stipend
• Cold Brew on Tap
• Bevi Machine
• Business Casual Dress Code
• Robust Training
• Lunch & Learns
• Company Swag
• Gym Facilities with Weekly Fitness Classes
• Health Programs
• Paid Time Off to Volunteer
• Corporate Uber and Lyft Accounts
• Company Discounts

Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet Startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of December 31, 2023, the firm has over $80B in regulatory assets under management. Insight Partners has invested in more than 800 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has offices in London, Tel Aviv, and the Bay Area. Insight’s mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with tailored, hands-on software expertise along their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit insightpartners.com or follow us on Twitter @insightpartners.

We look forward to having the opportunity to learn more about you!