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Norwest Venture Partners
525 University Avenue
Suite 800
Palo Alto, CA 94301
United States

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KANDO id: 30992

Corporate information

Also known as
NVP
Norwest Venture Capital
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Company type

Venture capital firm.

Overview

Norwest Venture Partners (NVP) is a venture capital firm that was founded in 1961. It is based in Palo Alto, California, and it focuses on providing early-stage and growth-stage financing to technology and life sciences companies. NVP has invested in a wide range of companies, including well-known brands such as Airbnb, Dropbox, and PayPal. NVP is one of the largest and most successful venture capital firms in the world, and it has raised more than $12 billion in capital over the course of its history. The firm is known for its expertise in identifying and investing in high-potential companies, and it has a track record of helping its portfolio companies grow and succeed. In addition to providing financing, NVP also offers a range of other services to its portfolio companies, including strategic advice, business development support, and access to its network of industry contacts. The firm is dedicated to helping its portfolio companies succeed, and it is committed to fostering innovation and growth in the technology and life sciences industries. Overall, Norwest Venture Partners (NVP) is a leading venture capital firm that is focused on providing early-stage and growth-stage financing to technology and life sciences companies. The firm is known for its expertise in identifying and investing in high-potential companies, and it has helped many of its portfolio companies grow and succeed.



Funding rounds

Actual initial investment stage
N/A (5)
Seed (2)

Investment activity status
Active investor

Selected investments

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Forte Software Inc Enterprise software company specializing in integration solutions and developer of the Forte 4GL and TeamWare. N/A
PeopleSoft Inc Enterprise application software company. N/A
P-Com Corp Manufacturer of point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radios. N/A
OneComm Corp Provider of specialized mobile radio (SMR) services in the Rocky Mountain region and the Midwest. N/A
Octane Software Inc Provider of software and services for customer relationship management market. N/A
NVE Corp Manufacturer of high-performance spintronic products, including sensors and couplers that are used to acquire and transmit data. N/A
National Computer Systems Inc N/A
Nashoba Networks Inc Provider of token ring switches. N/A
McDATA Corp Manufacturer of data storage and data communications equipment. N/A
Masada Security Inc Provider of home security services. N/A
Information Advantage Inc Data warehousing software company. N/A
The Gymboree Corp Retailer stores selling high-quality apparel and accessories. N/A
GetThere Inc Internet exchange for B2B travel services. N/A
Winphoria Networks Inc Mobile data networking. N/A
Docent Inc Provider of e-learning software. N/A
International Dairy Queen Inc International chain of soft serve and fast food. N/A
CoSine Communications Inc Scalable IP services management systems. N/A
Corporate Express Inc Supplier of office products to businesses and institutions. N/A
Corio Inc Leading enterprise application management company. N/A
Chordiant Software Inc Integrated multi-channel customer relationship solutions. N/A
Cerent Corp Provider of network solutions and manufactures networking equipment. N/A
Brooks Fiber Properties Inc Provider of competitive local telecommunications services in second-tier cities. N/A
Broadband Access Systems Inc Next-Generation Access for Internet and Voice Services Over Broadband Networks. N/A
Atlantic Cellular Co LP Cellular operator in the Northeast and Hawaii. N/A
Arbortext Inc E-Content solutions for the enterprise. N/A

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