
Dave Cates
Managing Director
Dave joined Insight Partners in 2017, working to accelerate growth for portfolio companies. He previously worked as a consultant at Bain & Company, focusing on M&A and growth strategies, and served as a manager at Skillshare, where he helped shape company strategy. Dave holds a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia, where he was a Jefferson Scholar.
Investor scope
Investment criteria breakdown.
Investment stages
Series A
Series B+
Target regions
USA
Canada
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Israel
Latin America
Investment ranges
$3M - $10M
$10M - $50M
Focus areas
AI
Cybersecurity
Biotech
Consumer
E-commerce
Education
Fintech
Future of Work
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