Norwest Venture Partners (NVP)

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Investor type

VC / PE

Founded

2001

AUM

$7 500 M

Location

Menlo Park, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

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

Region of investment

Australia and others Asia Africa Middle East Europe South America North America
Investor profile last updated: 26 September, 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

Technology Telecommunications Software SaaS Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Digital Healthcare Services Financial Services E-commerce/Marketplace Business Services (B2B) Biotechnology HealthTech Fintech Internet and Web Services IT Services Medical Devices Retail

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Tiba Aynechi, Ph.D. General Partner
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FAQs about Norwest Venture Partners (NVP)

Norwest Venture Partners (NVP) is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Late Stage (Series C+), Series B, Series A and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Norwest Venture Partners (NVP) is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.
Norwest Venture Partners (NVP) was founded in 2001.
Norwest Venture Partners (NVP) invests in companies and startups in Technology, Telecommunications, Software, SaaS, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Digital, Healthcare Services, Financial Services, E-commerce/Marketplace, Business Services (B2B), Biotechnology, HealthTech, Fintech, Internet and Web Services, IT Services, Medical Devices, Retail.
Norwest Venture Partners (NVP) invests in companies and startups in Australia and others, Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe, South America, North America.
Norwest Venture Partners (NVP) invests in companies and startups at Late Stage (Series C+), Series B, Series A, Seed.
Norwest Venture Partners (NVP) usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Norwest Venture Partners (NVP) has around $7 500m assets under management.
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