Insight Partners

Insight Partners is a global software investor that partners with growth-stage technology and software companies. The firm focuses on growth-stage software, internet, and data services, with emphasis on fintech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning, DevOps, and healthcare. Based in New York City with offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto, Insight Partners has backed more than 750 companies worldwide and has more than 55 portfolio companies that have achieved an IPO. As of 2022, the firm reports over $75 billion in assets under management. It seeks to fund and work closely with visionary executives, providing practical, hands-on software expertise to support growth from initial investment through to IPO.

Abdi Adan

Analyst

Anika Agarwal

Managing Director

Liad Agmon

Managing Director

Aditya Agrawal

Associate

Praveen Akkiraju

Managing Director

Past deals in Industrial Automation

Seeq Corporation

Series D in 2024
Seeq Corporation specializes in analytics software for industrial process data. Its flagship product, Seeq, integrates data from multiple sources like OSIsoft PI and GE Proficy, enabling users to search, cleanse, model data, find patterns, monitor assets, collaborate in real-time, and interact with time series data. Serving industries such as food & beverage, oil & gas, and utilities, Seeq helps drive better business decisions through insights derived from industrial process data.

Aptean

Private Equity Round in 2024
Aptean is a provider of industry-focused, mission-critical enterprise software solutions, specializing in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for manufacturers and distributors. The company offers flexible deployment options, including cloud and on-premise systems, complemented by implementation services, ongoing technology updates, and comprehensive customer support, enabling businesses across diverse sectors to streamline processes, improve decision-making, and achieve sustainable growth.

weavix

Series B in 2023
Weavix is a developer of a workforce platform aimed at enhancing communication and data exchange among frontline workers. The company provides a smart radio, mobile app, and PC console that enable secure conversations and the sharing of images, videos, and text messages. By empowering employees with advanced digital communication tools, Weavix facilitates the flow of critical information, leading to improved insights and performance. The platform serves facility owners, manufacturers, and contractors by optimizing workforce operations through a centralized digital hub. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Weavix analyzes frontline efficiency and safety data, offering executives enhanced visibility into their operations. The components of the platform are designed to create a unified source of truth for enterprises, fostering collaboration across facilities and strengthening safety protocols.

Apprentice.io

Series C in 2023
Apprentice FS, Inc. offers an industrial augmented reality platform tailored for research and development, as well as manufacturing sectors, particularly within the life sciences. Founded in 2014 and based in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company provides an intelligent manufacturing execution system that incorporates artificial intelligence and augmented reality technologies. Its platform features modules such as Tandem, Manuals, and BioCapture, which are compatible with various smart glasses and facilitate hands-free operation in laboratory and manufacturing environments. This system allows users to record data, manage batch records, and oversee assays and procedures while ensuring critical information is readily available, thereby minimizing process deviations. Apprentice serves a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotech, chemicals, consumer goods, and cosmetics, aiming to enhance efficiency and speed in drug production and other processes.

Software Defined Automation

Seed Round in 2022
Software Defined Automation specializes in industrial software and automation. It offers a cloud-based platform that optimizes production processes by automating the reprogramming of industrial automation components, increasing flexibility while maintaining deterministic control.

Aptean

Secondary Market in 2022
Aptean is a provider of industry-focused, mission-critical enterprise software solutions, specializing in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for manufacturers and distributors. The company offers flexible deployment options, including cloud and on-premise systems, complemented by implementation services, ongoing technology updates, and comprehensive customer support, enabling businesses across diverse sectors to streamline processes, improve decision-making, and achieve sustainable growth.

Shift5

Series B in 2022
Shift5, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing products and systems designed to protect operational technology platforms, such as aircraft, spacecraft, ground combat vehicles, and construction machinery. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Shift5 offers a range of hardware and software solutions, including its Shift5 Intake data recorder, which collects and transmits embedded data in real-time to detect intrusions. The company also provides Shift5 Engine, which employs rule-based and model-based analytics for identifying cyber attacks on internal communication networks, and Shift5 Gauge Cluster for data capturing and analytics. Additionally, Shift5 focuses on delivering intrusion detection and prevention capabilities, secure code delivery verification, and fault reporting across various standard and custom protocols, aiding both government and commercial clients in safeguarding critical infrastructure from cyber threats.

Vanti AI

Series A in 2022
Vanti AI operates a self-service, no-code data science platform designed for non-data scientists, primarily serving the manufacturing and production sectors. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the platform facilitates data extraction and integration, allowing users to generate actionable insights without the need for coding skills. By leveraging intuitive technology, Vanti AI empowers users to implement predictive and maintenance models, thereby enhancing production yield, product quality, and process efficiency. This enables manufacturers to achieve their productivity goals and improve profitability, while also providing opportunities for continuous improvement and manufacturing agility in a timely manner.

Wandelbots

Series C in 2022
Wandelbots GmbH, headquartered in Dresden, Germany, specializes in robotic software that simplifies the programming of industrial robots. The company offers a no-code solution called Wandelbots Teaching, which allows users to teach robots through demonstration-based technology using sensor-attached wearables. This innovative approach enables individuals without programming expertise to train robots efficiently, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with automation processes. Wandelbots' technology supports various robot brands, including Universal Robots and Yaskawa, and is utilized by prominent companies such as VW, Bayer, and Fraunhofer. Since its establishment in 2017, Wandelbots has rapidly grown to over 170 employees, securing substantial funding and awards for its contributions to the robotics field. The company continues to expand its market presence and establish partnerships with system integrators across Germany, Europe, and the USA.

Apprentice.io

Series C in 2022
Apprentice FS, Inc. offers an industrial augmented reality platform tailored for research and development, as well as manufacturing sectors, particularly within the life sciences. Founded in 2014 and based in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company provides an intelligent manufacturing execution system that incorporates artificial intelligence and augmented reality technologies. Its platform features modules such as Tandem, Manuals, and BioCapture, which are compatible with various smart glasses and facilitate hands-free operation in laboratory and manufacturing environments. This system allows users to record data, manage batch records, and oversee assays and procedures while ensuring critical information is readily available, thereby minimizing process deviations. Apprentice serves a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotech, chemicals, consumer goods, and cosmetics, aiming to enhance efficiency and speed in drug production and other processes.

LandingAI

Series A in 2021
Landing AI is a company that specializes in artificial intelligence transformation programs tailored for the manufacturing industry. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company develops solutions focused on visual inspection, automation, calibration, and automated issue identification. Its offerings cater to a diverse range of sectors, including manufacturing, retail, automotive, agriculture, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals. The company aims to empower organizations to become AI-driven by providing a platform that enhances the accuracy of machine learning models through effective data generation and labeling. This platform helps identify environmental issues and alerts users to model changes, thereby facilitating efficient data management and accelerating troubleshooting processes. Founded by Dr. Andrew Ng, a prominent figure in AI, Landing AI is positioned to deliver practical AI solutions that drive value for businesses globally.

Aquant

Series C in 2021
Aquant develops an AI-driven platform that maximizes equipment uptime by predicting faults, diagnosing service issues, and optimizing van stock. Serving industries such as life sciences, capital equipment, and food service, Aquant's solution aggregates real-time signals, identifies failures, and provides actionable insights to enhance operational efficiency.

Imubit

Series B in 2021
Imubit, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing a closed-loop neural network platform for process optimization in the oil and chemical industries. The company's innovative platform leverages artificial intelligence to directly control refineries and chemical plants, maximizing profitability while ensuring energy efficiency and compliance with safety and environmental standards. By integrating deep expertise in hydrocarbon processing, Imubit's solution transcends traditional methodologies, enabling operators to uncover and capitalize on new optimization opportunities across various process units and plant areas. As a result, Imubit empowers hydrocarbon processors to enhance their operational performance and unlock greater value from their assets.

SafetyCulture

Series D in 2021
SafetyCulture develops a mobile-first operations platform that digitizes inspections, audits, and training processes. Its platform enables teams across various industries to capture data, manage assets, and report issues in real-time, promoting safety and operational excellence.

Seeq Corporation

Series C in 2021
Seeq Corporation specializes in analytics software for industrial process data. Its flagship product, Seeq, integrates data from multiple sources like OSIsoft PI and GE Proficy, enabling users to search, cleanse, model data, find patterns, monitor assets, collaborate in real-time, and interact with time series data. Serving industries such as food & beverage, oil & gas, and utilities, Seeq helps drive better business decisions through insights derived from industrial process data.

Apprentice.io

Series B in 2020
Apprentice FS, Inc. offers an industrial augmented reality platform tailored for research and development, as well as manufacturing sectors, particularly within the life sciences. Founded in 2014 and based in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company provides an intelligent manufacturing execution system that incorporates artificial intelligence and augmented reality technologies. Its platform features modules such as Tandem, Manuals, and BioCapture, which are compatible with various smart glasses and facilitate hands-free operation in laboratory and manufacturing environments. This system allows users to record data, manage batch records, and oversee assays and procedures while ensuring critical information is readily available, thereby minimizing process deviations. Apprentice serves a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotech, chemicals, consumer goods, and cosmetics, aiming to enhance efficiency and speed in drug production and other processes.

Apprentice.io

Venture Round in 2020
Apprentice FS, Inc. offers an industrial augmented reality platform tailored for research and development, as well as manufacturing sectors, particularly within the life sciences. Founded in 2014 and based in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company provides an intelligent manufacturing execution system that incorporates artificial intelligence and augmented reality technologies. Its platform features modules such as Tandem, Manuals, and BioCapture, which are compatible with various smart glasses and facilitate hands-free operation in laboratory and manufacturing environments. This system allows users to record data, manage batch records, and oversee assays and procedures while ensuring critical information is readily available, thereby minimizing process deviations. Apprentice serves a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotech, chemicals, consumer goods, and cosmetics, aiming to enhance efficiency and speed in drug production and other processes.

Aquant

Series B in 2020
Aquant develops an AI-driven platform that maximizes equipment uptime by predicting faults, diagnosing service issues, and optimizing van stock. Serving industries such as life sciences, capital equipment, and food service, Aquant's solution aggregates real-time signals, identifies failures, and provides actionable insights to enhance operational efficiency.
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