Norwest Venture Partners

Norwest Venture Partners is a venture capital and growth equity investment firm founded in 1961 and based in Palo Alto, California. The firm specializes in early to late-stage investments across a diverse range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, consumer products, and business services. Norwest has invested in over 600 companies and currently partners with more than 140 active firms within its portfolio. The firm focuses on providing capital to companies in the United States, India, and Israel, investing amounts typically ranging from $1 million to $30 million for early-stage companies and $15 million to $100 million for growth equity investments. With a strong emphasis on helping CEOs and founders scale their businesses, Norwest leverages its extensive network and operational expertise to support the companies in which it invests.

Robert Abbott

Partner

Ehi Akhirome Ph.D

Investor

Robert Arditi

Partner

Parker Barrile

Partner and Co-Head of Consumer

Lauren Beauchamp

Growth Equity Investor

Scott Beechuk

Partner

Katie Belding

Partner, Portfolio Services

Kurt Betcher

Administrative Partner

Laura Boyd

Principal, Head of Mergers Acquisitions and Capital Markets

Yoni Braun

Vice President

Sonya Brown

General Partner and Co-Head of Growth Equity

Sohil Chand

Founder and Managing Director

Shiv Chaudhary

Managing Director

Casper De Clercq

General Partner

Nathan Cohen

Vice President

Jeff Crowe

Co-Founder and Senior Managing Partner

Elaine Dai

Investor

Matthew De Dominicis

Partner and CFO

David Glaser

Investor

John Gu

Principal

Sean Jacobsohn

Partner

Trey Jennings

Senior Associate

Krish Kapadia

Associate, NVP India

Sameer Kapur

Vice President, Growth Equity

Paul Kigawa

Associate

Nikhil Kookada

Vice President

Jon Kossow

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Jordan Leites

Vice President

Sonia Li

Associate

Brian Matesic

Principal

Ryan McDonald

Principal - Healthcare

Scott Mitchell

Vice President

Venkat Mohan

Operating Partner and Board Member

Dror Nahumi

General Partner

Michelle Nie

Investor

Connor Pike

Principal, Growth Equity

Ankit Prasad

Vice President

Irem Rami

Principal, Growth Equity and Venture

Ashwin Ravi

Associate

Christopher Scullin

Vice President

Rama Sekhar

Partner

Suraj Shah

Vice President

Niren Shah

Managing Director and Head of India, Norwest Venture Partners (NVP) India

Chris Sondej

Principal, Growth Equity

Gabe Stauber

Associate

Gary Tang

Senior Associate

Laurie Tennant

Principal, People Advisory

Sanchana Vasikaran

Associate

Jessica Yi

Vice President

Edward Yip

Partner

David Zilberman

General Partner

Dave Zilberman

General Partner

Ran Ding

Partner

Priti Youssef Choksi

Partner

Past deals in Meeting Software

Xembly

Series A in 2022
Xembly is an artificial intelligence-based productivity platform that serves as an all-in-one assistant for enhancing workplace efficiency. It automates various tasks associated with meetings, including scheduling, note-taking, and task tracking. By utilizing AI and robotic process automation, Xembly enables users to delegate these responsibilities effectively, helping to navigate scheduling conflicts and create organized agendas. This technology aims to maximize productivity for businesses by streamlining meeting-related workflows and allowing employees to focus on more critical tasks.

HoneyBook

Series E in 2021
HoneyBook, Inc. is a business software company that offers a comprehensive platform designed for independent business owners, particularly in the event planning sector. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the platform facilitates the management of client interactions by providing tools for communication, contract creation, invoicing, and payment processing. HoneyBook connects clients, vendors, and event planners, allowing users to streamline their workflows and improve client experiences. The platform has gained significant traction, with over 100,000 service-based businesses in the United States and Canada utilizing it to manage more than $9 billion in transactions. HoneyBook also has a presence in Tel Aviv and employs remote staff worldwide, signifying its commitment to supporting professionals in delivering their services effectively.

HoneyBook

Series D in 2021
HoneyBook, Inc. is a business software company that offers a comprehensive platform designed for independent business owners, particularly in the event planning sector. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the platform facilitates the management of client interactions by providing tools for communication, contract creation, invoicing, and payment processing. HoneyBook connects clients, vendors, and event planners, allowing users to streamline their workflows and improve client experiences. The platform has gained significant traction, with over 100,000 service-based businesses in the United States and Canada utilizing it to manage more than $9 billion in transactions. HoneyBook also has a presence in Tel Aviv and employs remote staff worldwide, signifying its commitment to supporting professionals in delivering their services effectively.

HoneyBook

Series C in 2019
HoneyBook, Inc. is a business software company that offers a comprehensive platform designed for independent business owners, particularly in the event planning sector. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the platform facilitates the management of client interactions by providing tools for communication, contract creation, invoicing, and payment processing. HoneyBook connects clients, vendors, and event planners, allowing users to streamline their workflows and improve client experiences. The platform has gained significant traction, with over 100,000 service-based businesses in the United States and Canada utilizing it to manage more than $9 billion in transactions. HoneyBook also has a presence in Tel Aviv and employs remote staff worldwide, signifying its commitment to supporting professionals in delivering their services effectively.

Alma Campus

Seed Round in 2018
Alma is a social-academic college network geared towards helping students meet other students on their college campus and plan their academic paths. Through the platform, students can see what classes and organizations their friends are in, message anyone on their campus, and get personalized matches on people they should meet. We're currently in beta launch at Stanford with 1500+ users - if you want Alma at your school, feel free to email us at almacampusteam@gmail.com.

BlueJeans

Series E in 2015
BlueJeans is the meetings platform for the modern workplace and the first cloud service to connect desktops, mobile devices and room systems in one video meeting. Thousands of organisations across industries use BlueJeans every day for video, audio and web conferencing meetings and large interactive events, so people can work productively where and how they want.

HoneyBook

Series B in 2015
HoneyBook, Inc. is a business software company that offers a comprehensive platform designed for independent business owners, particularly in the event planning sector. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the platform facilitates the management of client interactions by providing tools for communication, contract creation, invoicing, and payment processing. HoneyBook connects clients, vendors, and event planners, allowing users to streamline their workflows and improve client experiences. The platform has gained significant traction, with over 100,000 service-based businesses in the United States and Canada utilizing it to manage more than $9 billion in transactions. HoneyBook also has a presence in Tel Aviv and employs remote staff worldwide, signifying its commitment to supporting professionals in delivering their services effectively.

BlueJeans

Series D in 2013
BlueJeans is the meetings platform for the modern workplace and the first cloud service to connect desktops, mobile devices and room systems in one video meeting. Thousands of organisations across industries use BlueJeans every day for video, audio and web conferencing meetings and large interactive events, so people can work productively where and how they want.

BlueJeans

Series C in 2012
BlueJeans is the meetings platform for the modern workplace and the first cloud service to connect desktops, mobile devices and room systems in one video meeting. Thousands of organisations across industries use BlueJeans every day for video, audio and web conferencing meetings and large interactive events, so people can work productively where and how they want.

BlueJeans

Series B in 2011
BlueJeans is the meetings platform for the modern workplace and the first cloud service to connect desktops, mobile devices and room systems in one video meeting. Thousands of organisations across industries use BlueJeans every day for video, audio and web conferencing meetings and large interactive events, so people can work productively where and how they want.

BlueJeans

Series A in 2009
BlueJeans is the meetings platform for the modern workplace and the first cloud service to connect desktops, mobile devices and room systems in one video meeting. Thousands of organisations across industries use BlueJeans every day for video, audio and web conferencing meetings and large interactive events, so people can work productively where and how they want.

Unisfair

Venture Round in 2009
Unisfair provides the leading platform for virtual business environments. Companies like IBM, Intuit, ADP, EMC, and Novartis use our technology to engage with customers, partners and employees. Unisfair was funded by Sequoia Capital and Norwest Venture Partners and was acquired by West. Corp in March 2011. Specialties Virtual engagement, lead generation, online marketing, virtual events, virtual trade shows, virtual conferences, virtual job fairs less

TimeBridge

Series B in 2009
TimeBridge, Inc. is a company that specializes in online meeting scheduling services tailored for business professionals globally. Founded in 2005 and based in Berkeley, California, it provides a platform that facilitates the scheduling and planning of business meetings, allowing users to upload and share relevant documents. TimeBridge caters to a diverse clientele, including sales representatives, educators, consultants, and medical clinics, among others. The service is available through both a web application and a mobile app, ensuring that users can manage meetings efficiently from anywhere. TimeBridge was previously known as Zaplink, Inc. and underwent a rebranding in June 2005. Over the years, it has changed ownership, becoming a subsidiary of AnyMeeting, Inc. and previously being part of an acquisition by MerchantCircle. The company aims to enhance productivity by simplifying the meeting organization process and integrating with existing calendar systems.

Unisfair

Venture Round in 2008
Unisfair provides the leading platform for virtual business environments. Companies like IBM, Intuit, ADP, EMC, and Novartis use our technology to engage with customers, partners and employees. Unisfair was funded by Sequoia Capital and Norwest Venture Partners and was acquired by West. Corp in March 2011. Specialties Virtual engagement, lead generation, online marketing, virtual events, virtual trade shows, virtual conferences, virtual job fairs less

TimeBridge

Venture Round in 2006
TimeBridge, Inc. is a company that specializes in online meeting scheduling services tailored for business professionals globally. Founded in 2005 and based in Berkeley, California, it provides a platform that facilitates the scheduling and planning of business meetings, allowing users to upload and share relevant documents. TimeBridge caters to a diverse clientele, including sales representatives, educators, consultants, and medical clinics, among others. The service is available through both a web application and a mobile app, ensuring that users can manage meetings efficiently from anywhere. TimeBridge was previously known as Zaplink, Inc. and underwent a rebranding in June 2005. Over the years, it has changed ownership, becoming a subsidiary of AnyMeeting, Inc. and previously being part of an acquisition by MerchantCircle. The company aims to enhance productivity by simplifying the meeting organization process and integrating with existing calendar systems.

Lifesize

Series D in 2006
Lifesize is a global innovator of video conferencing, collaboration, and meeting productivity solutions. It combines best-in-class, cloud-based video conferencing services with integrated equipment to help present the business in the best light. Recognized as Frost and Sullivan’s Cloud Video Conferencing Vendor of the Year, Lifesize leads the industry in customer satisfaction with the world’s first 4K video conferencing solution and 4K service architecture. Together with a full suite of integrations and offerings designed for businesses of any size, Lifesize sets a new standard for workplace communication and productivity on a global scale. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Lifesize

Series C in 2005
Lifesize is a global innovator of video conferencing, collaboration, and meeting productivity solutions. It combines best-in-class, cloud-based video conferencing services with integrated equipment to help present the business in the best light. Recognized as Frost and Sullivan’s Cloud Video Conferencing Vendor of the Year, Lifesize leads the industry in customer satisfaction with the world’s first 4K video conferencing solution and 4K service architecture. Together with a full suite of integrations and offerings designed for businesses of any size, Lifesize sets a new standard for workplace communication and productivity on a global scale. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Lifesize

Series B in 2004
Lifesize is a global innovator of video conferencing, collaboration, and meeting productivity solutions. It combines best-in-class, cloud-based video conferencing services with integrated equipment to help present the business in the best light. Recognized as Frost and Sullivan’s Cloud Video Conferencing Vendor of the Year, Lifesize leads the industry in customer satisfaction with the world’s first 4K video conferencing solution and 4K service architecture. Together with a full suite of integrations and offerings designed for businesses of any size, Lifesize sets a new standard for workplace communication and productivity on a global scale. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Lifesize

Series A in 2003
Lifesize is a global innovator of video conferencing, collaboration, and meeting productivity solutions. It combines best-in-class, cloud-based video conferencing services with integrated equipment to help present the business in the best light. Recognized as Frost and Sullivan’s Cloud Video Conferencing Vendor of the Year, Lifesize leads the industry in customer satisfaction with the world’s first 4K video conferencing solution and 4K service architecture. Together with a full suite of integrations and offerings designed for businesses of any size, Lifesize sets a new standard for workplace communication and productivity on a global scale. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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