Top 10 Private Equity Investors in Artificial Intelligence & Automation

RankInvestor Name
1Tiger Global Management
2Insight Partners
3Thoma Bravo
4Vista Equity Partners
5Samsung NEXT Ventures
6Salesforce
7Coatue Management
8Ares Management
9CPP Investments
10BDC Capital

Crossover funds that moved down from public markets appear alongside the traditional buyout franchises. AI is the defining investment theme of this period, absorbing more new capital than any other category in our data. These are buyers and control investors. This list is most relevant if you are selling the company, recapitalizing, or seeking a majority partner.

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Rankings cover January 2025 to July 2026 investment activity in US and Canada companies. Seed and early-stage rankings measure deal participation, not suitability for every raise.