Top 10 Private Equity Investors: Cloud/Networks

RankInvestor Name
1Insight Partners
2Sixth Street Partners
3F5
4Evolution Equity Partners
5Clearlake Capital Group
6Thoma Bravo
7Jumpcloud
8TA Associates Management
9Tiger Global Management
10Varonis

A meaningful share of activity comes through add-on acquisitions, alongside new platform investments. Security and infrastructure spending remain resilient budget lines, keeping investor interest steady across cycles. These are buyers and control investors. This list is most relevant if you are selling the company, recapitalizing, or seeking a majority partner.

The CapitalDart directory identifies the right person to contact at each of these firms, with their individual investment criteria.

Rankings reflect investment activity from January 2025 through July 2026 in US and Canada companies, based on transactions matched to the CapitalDart directory. Seed and Early Stage rank by participation, Later Stage by rounds led, Private Equity by control and buyout activity. Updated periodically.