Top 10 Private Equity Investors: Data Infrastructure & Analytics
| Rank | Investor Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thoma Bravo |
| 2 | Tiger Global Management |
| 3 | Insight Partners |
| 4 | Vista Equity Partners |
| 5 | Goldman Sachs Asset Management |
| 6 | IBM Ventures |
| 7 | Samsung NEXT Ventures |
| 8 | Salesforce |
| 9 | TA Associates Management |
| 10 | Coatue Management |
Crossover funds that moved down from public markets appear alongside the traditional buyout franchises. Every AI deployment depends on data infrastructure, making the category a direct beneficiary of the AI cycle. 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.