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Michael DeSantis

Investor

Managing Director at Insight Partners

New York, New York

Writes $10M – $350M checks · typically $25M

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About

Michael DeSantis is a crossover investor who uses a private-market lens on public tech and late-stage private companies, focusing on internet/software—especially messaging, media/content and social networks—with $10M–$350M Series A–B checks.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechFuture of WorkHealthtech

Experience

  1. Insight PartnersManaging Directorcurrent2022 — present
  2. Joho CapitalSenior Analyst2019 — 2022
  3. Goldman SachsPortfolio Manager2011 — 2019
  4. J.P. MorganAnalyst2007 — 2009
  5. Bridgewater AssociatesInvestment Intern2006

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael DeSantis?
Michael DeSantis is a crossover investor who uses a private-market lens on public tech and late-stage private companies, focusing on internet/software—especially messaging, media/content and social networks—with $10M–$350M Series A–B checks.
Where does Michael DeSantis work?
Michael DeSantis is Managing Director at Insight Partners.
What does Michael DeSantis invest in?
Michael DeSantis invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Future of Work, Healthtech.
What check size does Michael DeSantis write?
Michael DeSantis typically writes checks of $10M – $350M.
Where did Michael DeSantis go to school?
Michael DeSantis studied at Princeton University; The Wharton School (MBA).

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