Founded in 1961, Norwest Venture Partners is one of the longest-running venture and growth equity firms in the industry. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in India, Norwest invests across all stages from early to late in technology, business services, and healthcare companies.
Norwest invests across enterprise software, consumer, healthcare, fintech, cybersecurity, AI & machine learning, infrastructure, and business services. Their philosophy: provide entrepreneurs with guidance, resources, and operational support to build exceptional, enduring companies.
With portfolio companies including Uber, Spotify (early investor via Swiggy), Kayak, Opendoor, Plaid, and many more, Norwest manages over $12.5 billion in committed capital. The firm's investment team of 127 professionals provides deep operational expertise and hands-on partnership to portfolio companies.
"We invest at every stage and across multiple sectors because we believe great companies can emerge from anywhere. Our job is to be ready."
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