Willkie recently advised Jama Software and its controlling shareholder, Insight Partners, in the proposed sale of Jama Software to Francisco Partners for $1.2 billion.

On March 18, it was announced that Jama Software, a requirements management and traceability solution software provider, entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Francisco Partners from shareholders including Insight Partners and Madrona Ventures for $1.2 billion. Jama Software CEO Marc Osofsky will personally reinvest and continue to lead the company.

Willkie previously advised Insight on its $200 million growth equity investment in Jama Software in 2018.

Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies.

Francisco Partners is a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses.

The Willkie team was led by partners Morgan Elwyn, Danielle Scalzo and Erin Kinney and included associates Ian Morganelli and Kevin Ahmed.