Northern Light Venture Capital

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2005

AUM

$1 500 M

Location

Menlo Park, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Asia
Investor profile last updated: 12 August, 2026

Profile

Northern Light Venture Capital (NLVC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2005, with headquarters in Menlo Park, United States, and Beijing, China. The firm was established by entrepreneurs who previously built and exited NetScreen Technologies for $4.2 billion. NLVC has a team of 38 people, including 12 partners, and focuses on leveraging its entrepreneurial background to support its portfolio companies.

NLVC primarily invests in early and growth-stage companies across sectors such as software, technology, media, telecommunications (TMT), and SaaS. The firm operates dual USD/RMB funds totaling $4.5 billion and targets investments primarily in China and the United States. NLVC's investment strategy includes co-investing with other major firms like New Enterprise Associates.

Notable investments by NLVC include Hillstone Networks - network management software, DerbySoft - hospitality technology, Telegent Systems - semiconductors, Aerohive Networks - wireless communications, and Kuwo Music - music streaming. The firm has seen significant success with 12 unicorns, 18 IPOs, and 25 acquisitions within its portfolio.

Industry

Media and Entertainment Other Healthcare Services Consumer Services (B2C) Digital SaaS Software Telecommunications Technology

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FAQs about Northern Light Venture Capital

Northern Light Venture Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Northern Light Venture Capital is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.
Northern Light Venture Capital was founded in 2005.
Northern Light Venture Capital invests in companies and startups in Media and Entertainment, Other, Healthcare Services, Consumer Services (B2C), Digital, SaaS, Software, Telecommunications, Technology.
Northern Light Venture Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Asia.
Northern Light Venture Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Northern Light Venture Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Northern Light Venture Capital has around $1 500m assets under management.
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