Norwest Venture Partners

NVP Associates, LLC is a venture capital and private equity firm based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in a diverse range of investment stages and sectors. Established in 1961, the firm focuses on seed, startup, early, mid, and late-stage investments in both listed and unlisted companies, with particular emphasis on technology, healthcare, consumer products, and financial services. NVP Associates seeks to invest between $10 million and $150 million, depending on the stage and nature of the investment, often leading or co-investing with other firms. The firm has a global investment strategy, concentrating on markets in the Asia-Pacific region, the United States, India, Israel, and China. Its portfolio spans various industries, including medical devices, information technology, enterprise software, and digital health. NVP Associates aims to support companies with strong growth potential, leveraging its extensive network and operational expertise to foster development and achieve significant returns.

Mohammad Abbas

Investor

Robert Abbott

Partner

Ryan Abdullah

Analyst

Ehi Akhirome

Investor

Bayan Alizadeh

Investor

Gal Amran

Investor

Tiba Aynechi Ph.D

General 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

Jordan Booker

Investor

Laura E. Boyd

Principal, Head of Mergers Acquisitions and Capital Markets

Yoni Braun

Vice President

Shiv Chaudhary

Managing Director

Priti Youssef Choksi

Partner

Casper De Clercq

General Partner

Nathan Cohen

Vice President

Elaine Dai

Associate

Ran Ding

Partner

Matthew De Dominicis

Partner and CFO

Michael D’Arrigo

Investor

Philip Fleischman

Vice President

David Glaser

Investor

Anubha Goyal

Investor, Norwest India

Ken Graham

Investor

Aidan Greenstein

Investor

Guillermo Grimaldo

Investor

Promod Haque

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Garrett Hardesty

Investor

Ryan Harris

General Partner

Matthew Howard

Managing Partner

Sean Jacobsohn

Partner

Trey Jennings

Senior Associate

Krish Kapadia

Vice President, Norwest India

Paul Kigawa

Investor

Nikhil Kookada

Principal, Norwest India

Parul Laddha

Investor, Norwest India

Jordan Leites

Associate

Sam Lesser

Investor

Sonia Li

Investor

Charles Li

Associate

Brian Matesic

Principal

Cassie McHenry

Investor

JP McKeever

Investor

John McNeil

Investor

Scott Mitchell

Vice President

Venkat Mohan

Operating Partner and Board Member

Dror Nahumi

General Partner

Michelle Nie

Venture Investor

Ginny Pan

Investor

Connor Pike

Vice President

Ankit Prasad

Principal, Norwest India

Irem Rami

Principal, Growth Equity and Venture

Ashwin Ravi

Associate

David Rudnitsky

Principal and CRO Operating Executive, Portfolio Services

Gabrielle Rush

Investor

Samuel Saldarriaga

Investor

Umang Sanghvi

Investor, Norwest India

Christopher Scullin

Principal, Growth and Equity

Suraj Shah

Investor

Niren Shah

Managing Director and Head of Norwest India

Jordan Siegal

Associate

Chris Sondej

Vice President

Gabe Stauber

Vice President

David Su

Partner

Laurie Tennant

Principal, People Advisory

Matthew Uthupan

Investor

Sanchana Vasikaran

Investor

Vidushi Verma

Investor, Norwest India

Kathryn Weinmann

Vice President

Jessica Yi

Vice President of Enterprise Ventures Team and Tech Venture

Edward Yip

Partner

Michael Zarian

Investor

Justin Zhang

Investor

David Zilberman

General Partner

Dave Zilberman

General Partner

Past deals in SME

Oxyzo

Series A in 2022
Oxyzo specializes in providing tailored financial services aimed at transforming small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into larger entities. The company offers customized credit solutions designed to help SMEs enhance their operations and revenue while improving profit margins. Oxyzo's services include low-interest, collateral-free loans with expedited processing times of up to 72 hours. Notably, the firm serves over 3,000 SMEs across India, disbursing substantial loan amounts annually. Key features of Oxyzo's offerings include a "Pay As Per Usage" model, which allows clients to pay interest only for the duration of credit usage without foreclosure charges, minimal documentation requirements for loan processing, and competitive interest rates starting at 1.5% per month. Additionally, clients can benefit from savings on raw material purchases through partnerships that provide discounts. Overall, Oxyzo positions itself as a leading lending option for SMEs in India, focusing on their unique financial needs.

Ummeed Housing Finance

Venture Round in 2021
Ummeed Housing Finance Private Limited is a housing finance company based in Gurugram, India, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing home loans and loans against property specifically tailored for lower and middle-income families, particularly those with informal incomes who often face challenges in accessing organized financial services. Ummeed Housing Finance aims to enhance operational efficiency and minimize turnaround times for customers by utilizing technology in its processes. In addition to home loans and loans against property, the company also offers services for home renovation and construction, as well as insurance products, thereby supporting families in achieving their housing goals in a personalized and customer-friendly manner.

Ummeed Housing Finance

Series E in 2021
Ummeed Housing Finance Private Limited is a housing finance company based in Gurugram, India, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing home loans and loans against property specifically tailored for lower and middle-income families, particularly those with informal incomes who often face challenges in accessing organized financial services. Ummeed Housing Finance aims to enhance operational efficiency and minimize turnaround times for customers by utilizing technology in its processes. In addition to home loans and loans against property, the company also offers services for home renovation and construction, as well as insurance products, thereby supporting families in achieving their housing goals in a personalized and customer-friendly manner.

SK Finance

Series E in 2021
SK Finance operates as a non-banking finance company based in Jaipur, India. Established in 1994, the company specializes in providing a range of financial products, including vehicle loans aimed at entrepreneurs in semi-urban and rural areas, loans for farmers to acquire new or pre-owned tractors, and pre-owned vehicle loans for both self-employed individuals and salaried employees. Additionally, SK Finance offers loans tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises across diverse sectors, such as general commodities, lifestyle products, health and medical supplies, and construction materials. The company also provides two-wheeler loans for individuals. SK Finance has a robust presence with 325 branches across several states, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.

SK Finance

Private Equity Round in 2019
SK Finance operates as a non-banking finance company based in Jaipur, India. Established in 1994, the company specializes in providing a range of financial products, including vehicle loans aimed at entrepreneurs in semi-urban and rural areas, loans for farmers to acquire new or pre-owned tractors, and pre-owned vehicle loans for both self-employed individuals and salaried employees. Additionally, SK Finance offers loans tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises across diverse sectors, such as general commodities, lifestyle products, health and medical supplies, and construction materials. The company also provides two-wheeler loans for individuals. SK Finance has a robust presence with 325 branches across several states, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.

SK Finance

Private Equity Round in 2019
SK Finance operates as a non-banking finance company based in Jaipur, India. Established in 1994, the company specializes in providing a range of financial products, including vehicle loans aimed at entrepreneurs in semi-urban and rural areas, loans for farmers to acquire new or pre-owned tractors, and pre-owned vehicle loans for both self-employed individuals and salaried employees. Additionally, SK Finance offers loans tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises across diverse sectors, such as general commodities, lifestyle products, health and medical supplies, and construction materials. The company also provides two-wheeler loans for individuals. SK Finance has a robust presence with 325 branches across several states, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.

SmartSign

Venture Round in 2019
SmartSign is an online retailer specializing in signs, labels, tags, and mats, operating over 60 dedicated websites, such as MyParkingSign and MySafetySign. The company focuses on providing targeted solutions for safety and support, addressing specific needs like parking lot safety. Initially starting as a technology provider, SmartSign shifted to direct-to-consumer sales in 2006. It offers a wide range of products, including plastic signs, instructional signs, and custom reflective signs, with over 5,000 customizable templates available. By combining a diverse selection of in-stock items with personalized options, SmartSign enables clients across various sectors, including offices and factories, to enhance safety and organization in their environments.

StellaService

Venture Round in 2019
StellaService Inc. is a customer feedback and quality management platform designed for customer service teams. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, the platform enables companies of various sizes, from startups to large public enterprises, to collect customer feedback, enhance agent engagement, and improve service performance. As of September 2020, StellaService operates as a subsidiary of Medallia, Inc., further expanding its capabilities in delivering valuable insights for service improvement.

StellaService

Series B in 2019
StellaService Inc. is a customer feedback and quality management platform designed for customer service teams. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, the platform enables companies of various sizes, from startups to large public enterprises, to collect customer feedback, enhance agent engagement, and improve service performance. As of September 2020, StellaService operates as a subsidiary of Medallia, Inc., further expanding its capabilities in delivering valuable insights for service improvement.

SK Finance

Private Equity Round in 2018
SK Finance operates as a non-banking finance company based in Jaipur, India. Established in 1994, the company specializes in providing a range of financial products, including vehicle loans aimed at entrepreneurs in semi-urban and rural areas, loans for farmers to acquire new or pre-owned tractors, and pre-owned vehicle loans for both self-employed individuals and salaried employees. Additionally, SK Finance offers loans tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises across diverse sectors, such as general commodities, lifestyle products, health and medical supplies, and construction materials. The company also provides two-wheeler loans for individuals. SK Finance has a robust presence with 325 branches across several states, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.

Smilo

Series A in 2018
Smilo is a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in essential baby products, developed with input from doctors, scientists, and engineers. The company offers a range of items designed to support the needs of infants and their parents, including baby loungers, palate-supporting pacifiers, feeding bottles, washcloths, and blankets. Through its online retail platform, Smilo aims to provide high-quality, thoughtfully designed products that simplify the care of babies, ensuring that parents have access to reliable and effective solutions for their children's needs.

SK Finance

Venture Round in 2018
SK Finance operates as a non-banking finance company based in Jaipur, India. Established in 1994, the company specializes in providing a range of financial products, including vehicle loans aimed at entrepreneurs in semi-urban and rural areas, loans for farmers to acquire new or pre-owned tractors, and pre-owned vehicle loans for both self-employed individuals and salaried employees. Additionally, SK Finance offers loans tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises across diverse sectors, such as general commodities, lifestyle products, health and medical supplies, and construction materials. The company also provides two-wheeler loans for individuals. SK Finance has a robust presence with 325 branches across several states, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.

Smilo

Seed Round in 2017
Smilo is a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in essential baby products, developed with input from doctors, scientists, and engineers. The company offers a range of items designed to support the needs of infants and their parents, including baby loungers, palate-supporting pacifiers, feeding bottles, washcloths, and blankets. Through its online retail platform, Smilo aims to provide high-quality, thoughtfully designed products that simplify the care of babies, ensuring that parents have access to reliable and effective solutions for their children's needs.

Smilo

Seed Round in 2017
Smilo is a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in essential baby products, developed with input from doctors, scientists, and engineers. The company offers a range of items designed to support the needs of infants and their parents, including baby loungers, palate-supporting pacifiers, feeding bottles, washcloths, and blankets. Through its online retail platform, Smilo aims to provide high-quality, thoughtfully designed products that simplify the care of babies, ensuring that parents have access to reliable and effective solutions for their children's needs.

StellaService

Series C in 2015
StellaService Inc. is a customer feedback and quality management platform designed for customer service teams. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, the platform enables companies of various sizes, from startups to large public enterprises, to collect customer feedback, enhance agent engagement, and improve service performance. As of September 2020, StellaService operates as a subsidiary of Medallia, Inc., further expanding its capabilities in delivering valuable insights for service improvement.

StellaService

Series B in 2013
StellaService Inc. is a customer feedback and quality management platform designed for customer service teams. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, the platform enables companies of various sizes, from startups to large public enterprises, to collect customer feedback, enhance agent engagement, and improve service performance. As of September 2020, StellaService operates as a subsidiary of Medallia, Inc., further expanding its capabilities in delivering valuable insights for service improvement.

Summit Microelectronics

Venture Round in 2007
Summit Microelectronics, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of integrated circuits that blend analog and digital technologies. The company focuses on providing integrated power management solutions across various sectors, including consumer electronics, communications, and computing. Its product offerings encompass a wide range of devices such as environmental and power monitors, battery chargers, multi-output power supplies, and hot swap controllers. Additionally, Summit develops programmable, non-volatile mixed-signal integrated circuits that facilitate digital control in a single chip, enhancing system performance while simplifying the design process for customers. The company also provides interface products, power supply marginers, sequencers, and electronic potentiometers, all aimed at improving power supply design efficiency and effectiveness.

Summit Microelectronics

Venture Round in 2006
Summit Microelectronics, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of integrated circuits that blend analog and digital technologies. The company focuses on providing integrated power management solutions across various sectors, including consumer electronics, communications, and computing. Its product offerings encompass a wide range of devices such as environmental and power monitors, battery chargers, multi-output power supplies, and hot swap controllers. Additionally, Summit develops programmable, non-volatile mixed-signal integrated circuits that facilitate digital control in a single chip, enhancing system performance while simplifying the design process for customers. The company also provides interface products, power supply marginers, sequencers, and electronic potentiometers, all aimed at improving power supply design efficiency and effectiveness.

Web.com

Series A in 2004
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Megisto Systems

Series B in 2001
Megisto Systems specializes in the development of hardware and software solutions for telecom companies. The company provides a software-based subscriber services switch known as MSDS, which facilitates real-time prepaid and event-based charging, as well as subscriber service control. This technology enables mobile wireless and networking companies to enhance their service offerings, delivering profitable and personalized experiences to mobile data subscribers. Additionally, Megisto's hardware connects mobile wireless subscribers to various data services, supporting the infrastructure necessary for effective telecommunications.

Summit Microelectronics

Venture Round in 2000
Summit Microelectronics, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of integrated circuits that blend analog and digital technologies. The company focuses on providing integrated power management solutions across various sectors, including consumer electronics, communications, and computing. Its product offerings encompass a wide range of devices such as environmental and power monitors, battery chargers, multi-output power supplies, and hot swap controllers. Additionally, Summit develops programmable, non-volatile mixed-signal integrated circuits that facilitate digital control in a single chip, enhancing system performance while simplifying the design process for customers. The company also provides interface products, power supply marginers, sequencers, and electronic potentiometers, all aimed at improving power supply design efficiency and effectiveness.

Web.com

Venture Round in 2000
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