Michael DeSantis
InvestorManaging 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
- Insight PartnersManaging Directorcurrent2022 — present
- Joho CapitalSenior Analyst2019 — 2022
- Goldman SachsPortfolio Manager2011 — 2019
- J.P. MorganAnalyst2007 — 2009
- Bridgewater AssociatesInvestment Intern2006
Colleagues at Insight Partners
Aayush Setty
Analyst at Insight Partners
Abdi Adan
Investor at Insight Partners
Adam Berger
Managing Director at Insight Partners
Adam Domingoes
Senior Associate at Insight Partners
Adam Vartabedian
Investor at Insight Partners
Aidan Waldman
Investor at Insight Partners
Aiden Aceves
Vice President at Insight Partners
AJ Malhotra
Managing Director at Insight Partners
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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