# Marlin Invests in Tampa Cybersecurity Auditor

Marlin Equity Partners made its first institutional growth-equity investment in Tampa-based Insight Assurance on November 9, 2026; financial terms were not disclosed. The investment is intended to support the cybersecurity auditor’s international expansion and broaden its federal compliance, AI governance, and international-framework capabilities. For government contractors, this is a market signal of investment in independent assurance services relevant to CMMC and FedRAMP, but the announcements identify no government solicitation, contract award, or immediate procurement opportunity.

- Contractors subject to CMMC or FedRAMP-related assurance needs can assess Insight Assurance’s services as the company expands its federal compliance capabilities.
- The investment may increase capacity and competition in independent cybersecurity auditing; buyers and contractors can factor that potential into assurance-provider planning.
- The signals disclose no investment amount, procurement timeline, or contract details, so they do not establish a specific bid opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Vendors
- Insight Assurance (Cybersecurity audit and assurance services provider)
- Marlin Equity Partners (Growth-equity investor)

### Key Quotes
> Demand for independent attestation is accelerating, and Insight Assurance is at the forefront.
> — Bryan Yasukochi, Principal at Marlin Equity Partners

### Sources
- [Insight Assurance: Marlin Equity Partners Investment To Accelerate Cybersecurity Auditing And AI Governance Expansion](https://pulse2.com/insight-assurance-marlin-equity-partners-investment-to-accelerate-cybersecurity-auditing-and-ai-governance-expansion) - Pulse 2.0
- [Marlin backs cybersecurity auditor Insight Assurance in its first-ever outside raise | Dealroom.co](https://app.dealroom.co/news/note/marlin-backs-cybersecurity-auditor-insight-assurance-in-its-first-ever-outside-raise) - Dealroom