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Insight Partners is an awesome firm that shares many of our values, and we’ve been grateful to have them as partners on this journey of building a great company based on a great product.
Eran Zinman
Co-Founder & CEO Monday.com*

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Pluralsight

Scaling a Global Leader in Technology Skills Development

Pluralsight is an enterprise technology skills platform that delivers a unified, end-to-end learning experience for businesses across the globe. Through a subscription service, companies are empowered to move at the speed of technology, increasing proficiency, innovation and efficiency. Founded in 2004 and trusted by Fortune 500 companies, Pluralsight provides members with on-demand access to a digital ecosystem of learning tools, including Pluralsight IQ, directed learning paths, expert-authored courses, interactive labs, and analytics.



Fueling Growth Through Strategic Investment


Insight Partners led Pluralsight’s Series A ($27.5M) and Series B ($135M) funding rounds, providing the capital needed to scale operations, expand platform offerings, and enhance its learning ecosystem. Later, Insight continued its commitment by participating in Pluralsight’s Series C ($30M) round, reinforcing long-term support for the company’s growth trajectory.



Building a World-Class Leadership Team


As Pluralsight expanded, Insight Onsite played an instrumental role in sourcing and hiring key leadership positions, including:


- Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) to drive enterprise sales expansion.

- Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead product and technology innovation.

- Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to establish brand leadership and demand generation.

- Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to strengthen financial strategy and investor relations.

- Head of HR & Head of Product to support workforce growth and product evolution.


These executive hires helped Pluralsight scale efficiently, positioning it for long-term success.



Expanding Product Offerings & Market Reach


- Strategic Acquisitions: Insight guided Pluralsight through multiple acquisitions, including PeepCode, Smarter, and Digital-Tutors, enhancing its technology stack and broadening platform capabilities.

- Enterprise GTM Strategy: Insight advised Pluralsight’s sales and marketing teams as they transitioned to an enterprise selling motion, implementing GTM best practices to accelerate adoption across large organizations.

- Product Innovation: Insight supported the development and launch of Iris, Pluralsight’s AI-driven learning system, assisting in product strategy, positioning, and go-to-market execution.



Key Results


- Expanded Leadership Team with top-tier executive hires, fueling operational success.

- Strengthened Market Position through strategic acquisitions, broadening platform capabilities.

- Launched AI-Powered Learning System (Iris) to enhance personalized learning experiences.

- Scaled Enterprise Sales with Insight’s GTM guidance, increasing adoption among global enterprises.



Shaping the Future of Technology Learning


Pluralsight’s rapid evolution, supported by Insight Partners’ strategic investment, leadership hiring, M&A expertise, and enterprise expansion guidance, positioned the company as a market leader in technology workforce development. Today, Pluralsight continues to drive innovation, helping organizations and individuals upskill in an ever-changing digital landscape.



“Partnering with Insight Partners is one of the most important and best decisions I've made since founding Pluralsight”*


- Aaron Skonnard, CEO of Pluralsight



(*Disclaimer)

Investment Team Ryan Hinkle
Initial Investment December 2012
Status Prior Investment

Milestones

2013
Insight Partners led Pluralsight's $27.5M Series A round and $135M Series B round a year later
2016
Insight Partners participated in Pluralsight's $30M Series C round
2018
Insight supported Pluralsight through a success IPO NASDAQ:PS on May 17, 2018