Norwest Venture Partners

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1961

AUM

$7 500 M

Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

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

Region of investment

Middle East South America North America Asia
Investor profile last updated: 18 July, 2026

Profile

Norwest Venture Partners is a venture capital and growth equity investment firm based in the United States, with a long history dating back to its founding in 1961. The firm operates with a diverse team of experienced professionals specializing in various sectors, aiming to provide strategic guidance alongside capital. Known for its thoughtful approach and deep industry connections, Norwest distinguishes itself by focusing on long-term partnerships with its portfolio companies and leveraging its broad network to add value beyond financial investment.

Norwest invests in a variety of sectors, including healthcare, consumer, enterprise, and financial services. The firm's investment range covers from growth equity to venture stages, focusing geographically across North America and selectively worldwide. While the specific AUM is not disclosed, Norwest manages a significant capital base across its investment funds. The firm partners with a wide array of LPs, including institutional investors and family offices.

Some notable investments in Norwest's portfolio include Calm, a wellness app focusing on meditation and sleep; Wrike, a work management platform acquired by Citrix; and Casamigos, a premium tequila brand co-founded by George Clooney, which was sold to Diageo. Other significant investments include Kendra Scott, a fashion and jewelry brand, and OpenDoor, a digital platform for real estate transactions. Norwest's ability to identify promising companies and foster their growth is a testament to its strategic investment philosophy and sector expertise.

Industry

Fintech Healthcare Services Other SaaS Software HealthTech Biotechnology Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services

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FAQs about Norwest Venture Partners

Norwest Venture Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Norwest Venture Partners is located in Palo Alto, California, United States.
Norwest Venture Partners was founded in 1961.
Norwest Venture Partners invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Healthcare Services, Other, SaaS, Software, HealthTech, Biotechnology, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), E-commerce/Marketplace, Financial Services.
Norwest Venture Partners invests in companies and startups in Middle East, South America, North America, Asia.
Norwest Venture Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Norwest Venture Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Norwest Venture Partners has around $7 500m assets under management.
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