Insight Partners Welcomes Amir Malayery as Managing Director to Boost Secondaries Strategy

Insight Partners Welcomes Amir Malayery as New Managing Director

In an exciting development for the financial technology sector, global software investment firm Insight Partners has appointed Amir Malayery as Managing Director. This strategic addition is aimed at enhancing the company's secondaries investment strategy, which has grown increasingly important in today's dynamic market environment.

Building a Stronger Secondaries Strategy

Amir Malayery comes with a wealth of experience—spanning nearly a decade focused on secondaries transactions and over 15 years in technology investing. He previously held a key position at Industry Ventures, a firm recognized for pioneering venture capital in the secondary market. While at Industry, he directed initiatives focusing on technology-based secondary investments, leaving a significant mark with over $1 billion deployed in venture capital and growth equity across his career.

His transition to Insight Partners signals the firm's ongoing commitment to being a reliable and adaptive partner for founders and companies throughout the software ecosystem. Insight Partners aims to provide the necessary capital and operational support to foster growth at every stage, and Malayery's expertise is seen as critical to fulfil this mission.

“Insight has built a sophisticated platform in software investing, and I’m thrilled to be part of a team that strives to deliver scalable and disciplined secondary strategies,” Malayery stated. He expressed his eagerness to work closely with investors, founders, and portfolio companies to create effective liquidity solutions, ensuring that Insight’s commitment to its partners remains steadfast.

A Commitment to Innovation

As the landscape of the secondary market continues to evolve, Insight Partners is keen on leveraging its extensive history in secondary transactions. The firm's focus will not only enhance transactions but will also enhance its partnerships with early-stage venture general partners, thereby solidifying its position in the market.

Deven Parekh, a Managing Director at Insight Partners, emphasized the vast potential that lies within the secondary market, especially for venture and growth software sectors. The firm views this as an underexplored area ripe for investment and collaboration.

Insight Partners’ Market Leadership

Taking into account Insight's respected legacy that spans three decades, the firm has a robust framework for understanding market dynamics—especially within companies that it already has direct relationships with. The team’s ongoing commitment to its asset-centric approach allows for a comprehensive understanding of growth trends and exit opportunities.

The company has successfully invested in over 875 firms globally and watched 55 portfolio companies achieve IPO status. With more than $90 billion in regulatory assets under management, Insight Partners is positioned as a global leader in technology investment, headquartered in New York City with additional offices in London, Tel Aviv, and the Bay Area.

Conclusion

The appointment of Amir Malayery marks a significant step in Insight Partners’ journey to reinforce its secondary strategy, bringing in technology investments infused with fresh perspectives and a wealth of experience. As Insight Partners continues to evolve and adapt, it remains committed to assisting high-growth technology companies in navigating their paths to success, fostering partnerships that drive transformative change in their respective industries.

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