Insight Partners Sued by Former Vice President Kate Lowry

Former VP Kate Lowry sues Insight Partners, alleging disability and gender discrimination, wrongful termination, and a toxic VC culture.
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Insight Partners Sued by Former Vice President Kate Lowry
Insight Partners Sued Over Disability, Gender Discrimination In a lawsuit shaking the venture capital world, former Insight Partners vice president Kate Lowry has filed legal action against the firm, accusing it of disability discrimination, gender bias, and wrongful termination. Filed on December 30, 2025, in San Mateo County, California, the suit adds to growing scrutiny of workplace practices in high-stakes tech investing circles—where claims of systemic inequity have long simmered beneath polished public images. Credit: Bryce Durbin Lowry, who joined the New York-based growth equity giant in 2022, alleges that her employment was abruptly ended after she raised concerns about workplace conditions and sought accommodations for a disability. According to documents reviewed by TechCrunch , her legal team claims Insight Partners retaliated against her advocacy and failed to uphold basic protections required under California law. The firm has not yet issued a public response. A High-Profile …