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Investor profile

Richard Wells

Managing Director, Insight Partners

About

Richard Wells is the son of an Ecuadorian immigrant mother and white American father who has publicly reflected on how his mixed background and Latino heritage have shaped his experience in finance, using that perspective to engage in conversations about representation in venture investing. He helped lead Insight Partners' initiative to raise a dedicated fund aimed at backing emerging managers and underrepresented venture capitalists, positioning him as both a software investor and sponsor of new, diverse VC franchises. Richard Wells is the son of an Ecuadorian immigrant mother and white American father who has publicly reflected on how his mixed background and Latino heritage have shaped his experience in finance, using that perspective to engage in conversations about representation in venture investing. He helped lead Insight Partners' initiative to raise a dedicated fund aimed at backing emerging managers and underrepresented venture capitalists, positioning him as both a software investor and sponsor of new, diverse VC franchises.

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Investment focus

Stages
Series A
Series B+
Sectors
AI
Cybersecurity
FinTech
Health
Future Of Work

Investment details

Avg check size$10M - $350M
Can lead rounds
Yes
Geographies
USA
Canada
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Israel
LatAm