Richard Wells

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Richard Wells is a Managing Director at Insight Partners with more than 25 years of experience investing in and advising high-growth technology companies. He joined Insight in 2005 and focuses on SaaS and AI-native software, DevOps, cybersecurity and defense technology. Insight says he has sponsored more than 50 investments and realized 23 acquisitions and three IPOs.

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Insight PartnersManaging Director2005 – Present

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