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 TMT

tvScientific

Series B in 2025
TvScientific is a performance advertising platform focused on making connected TV (CTV) advertising accessible and measurable for brands and applications of all sizes. The platform utilizes data to demonstrate the true value of TV advertising while simplifying and automating the processes of CTV buying and optimization. TvScientific offers real-time reporting that allows users to monitor campaign performance effectively, ensuring that their advertising efforts achieve optimal results. Additionally, the platform features Always-On Incrementality testing, which provides insights into the incremental value generated by CTV campaigns, further assuring users that their marketing strategies are effective. By combining intuitive campaign management with digital-like measurement and attribution, TvScientific enables businesses to harness CTV as a scalable performance channel.

tvScientific

Convertible Note in 2024
TvScientific is a performance advertising platform focused on making connected TV (CTV) advertising accessible and measurable for brands and applications of all sizes. The platform utilizes data to demonstrate the true value of TV advertising while simplifying and automating the processes of CTV buying and optimization. TvScientific offers real-time reporting that allows users to monitor campaign performance effectively, ensuring that their advertising efforts achieve optimal results. Additionally, the platform features Always-On Incrementality testing, which provides insights into the incremental value generated by CTV campaigns, further assuring users that their marketing strategies are effective. By combining intuitive campaign management with digital-like measurement and attribution, TvScientific enables businesses to harness CTV as a scalable performance channel.

tvScientific

Series A in 2022
TvScientific is a performance advertising platform focused on making connected TV (CTV) advertising accessible and measurable for brands and applications of all sizes. The platform utilizes data to demonstrate the true value of TV advertising while simplifying and automating the processes of CTV buying and optimization. TvScientific offers real-time reporting that allows users to monitor campaign performance effectively, ensuring that their advertising efforts achieve optimal results. Additionally, the platform features Always-On Incrementality testing, which provides insights into the incremental value generated by CTV campaigns, further assuring users that their marketing strategies are effective. By combining intuitive campaign management with digital-like measurement and attribution, TvScientific enables businesses to harness CTV as a scalable performance channel.

Attune

Series B in 2017
Attune Technologies is a healthcare IT company that offers cloud-based solutions designed to enhance the entire healthcare ecosystem. By integrating various entities such as laboratories, hospitals, pharmacies, and insurance companies, Attune aims to improve operational efficiency and revenue generation across healthcare organizations. Its platform can be utilized by a wide range of healthcare providers, from individual clinics to extensive networks, establishing it as a leading cloud-based service provider in the region. Headquartered in Singapore, Attune supports clients in 15 countries across the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The company's technology interfaces with over 1,100 medical devices, enabling a connected healthcare environment that embodies the Internet of Things concept, ultimately aiming to transform how healthcare professionals collaborate and interact to improve patient care.

Attune

Series B in 2015
Attune Technologies is a healthcare IT company that offers cloud-based solutions designed to enhance the entire healthcare ecosystem. By integrating various entities such as laboratories, hospitals, pharmacies, and insurance companies, Attune aims to improve operational efficiency and revenue generation across healthcare organizations. Its platform can be utilized by a wide range of healthcare providers, from individual clinics to extensive networks, establishing it as a leading cloud-based service provider in the region. Headquartered in Singapore, Attune supports clients in 15 countries across the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The company's technology interfaces with over 1,100 medical devices, enabling a connected healthcare environment that embodies the Internet of Things concept, ultimately aiming to transform how healthcare professionals collaborate and interact to improve patient care.

MBlox

Debt Financing in 2014
Founded in 1999, Mblox is a leading provider of mobile messaging and payment solutions, specializing in Application-to-Person communication. The company has established over 100 direct relationships with mobile carriers worldwide, making it a trusted partner for businesses needing reliable mobile messaging services. Mblox processes approximately 7 billion messages annually for over 4,000 clients, ranging from small startups to large multinational corporations. Their cloud-based platform is designed to meet the diverse needs of various industries, including financial services, government, transportation, logistics, retail, and advertising. Mblox is committed to customer service, offering 24/7 email support through an in-house team of experts, along with tailored support packages to accommodate different business requirements.

Turn

Series E in 2014
Turn Inc. is an advertising technology company that offers a comprehensive platform tailored for marketers, brands, and agencies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Turn provides an integrated solution known as Digital Hub, which includes several key applications: Audience Suite for enterprise data management, Campaign Suite for digital media buying across various channels, and DataMine Analytics for data exploration and optimization. The company's services focus on digital data centralization, media planning, consumer intelligence, and brand intelligence, ultimately enhancing advertising performance. With a global presence, Turn operates in multiple locations across the United States, Brazil, Europe, Asia, and Australia, delivering insights and enabling effective bidding strategies through their cloud-based architecture.

Attune

Series A in 2012
Attune Technologies is a healthcare IT company that offers cloud-based solutions designed to enhance the entire healthcare ecosystem. By integrating various entities such as laboratories, hospitals, pharmacies, and insurance companies, Attune aims to improve operational efficiency and revenue generation across healthcare organizations. Its platform can be utilized by a wide range of healthcare providers, from individual clinics to extensive networks, establishing it as a leading cloud-based service provider in the region. Headquartered in Singapore, Attune supports clients in 15 countries across the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The company's technology interfaces with over 1,100 medical devices, enabling a connected healthcare environment that embodies the Internet of Things concept, ultimately aiming to transform how healthcare professionals collaborate and interact to improve patient care.

MBlox

Venture Round in 2011
Founded in 1999, Mblox is a leading provider of mobile messaging and payment solutions, specializing in Application-to-Person communication. The company has established over 100 direct relationships with mobile carriers worldwide, making it a trusted partner for businesses needing reliable mobile messaging services. Mblox processes approximately 7 billion messages annually for over 4,000 clients, ranging from small startups to large multinational corporations. Their cloud-based platform is designed to meet the diverse needs of various industries, including financial services, government, transportation, logistics, retail, and advertising. Mblox is committed to customer service, offering 24/7 email support through an in-house team of experts, along with tailored support packages to accommodate different business requirements.

MBlox

Venture Round in 2011
Founded in 1999, Mblox is a leading provider of mobile messaging and payment solutions, specializing in Application-to-Person communication. The company has established over 100 direct relationships with mobile carriers worldwide, making it a trusted partner for businesses needing reliable mobile messaging services. Mblox processes approximately 7 billion messages annually for over 4,000 clients, ranging from small startups to large multinational corporations. Their cloud-based platform is designed to meet the diverse needs of various industries, including financial services, government, transportation, logistics, retail, and advertising. Mblox is committed to customer service, offering 24/7 email support through an in-house team of experts, along with tailored support packages to accommodate different business requirements.

Turn

Series D in 2011
Turn Inc. is an advertising technology company that offers a comprehensive platform tailored for marketers, brands, and agencies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Turn provides an integrated solution known as Digital Hub, which includes several key applications: Audience Suite for enterprise data management, Campaign Suite for digital media buying across various channels, and DataMine Analytics for data exploration and optimization. The company's services focus on digital data centralization, media planning, consumer intelligence, and brand intelligence, ultimately enhancing advertising performance. With a global presence, Turn operates in multiple locations across the United States, Brazil, Europe, Asia, and Australia, delivering insights and enabling effective bidding strategies through their cloud-based architecture.

Verizon Ventures

Series B in 2010
Verizon is a leading broadband and telecommunications company that offers wireless services, devices, and solutions across the United States. It operates a robust 4G LTE network, serving over 108 million retail connections and managing more than 1,700 retail locations nationwide. In addition to voice and data services available in more than 200 locations, Verizon's online store features a wide array of products, including smartphones, tablets, mobile hotspots, and various digital content. The company also emphasizes innovation through its investment arm, Verizon Ventures, which focuses on early-stage technologies relevant to network solutions, media, and consumer sectors. By connecting entrepreneurs with its extensive ecosystem, Verizon leverages its technical expertise and market insights to foster the development of new technologies.

AdMeld

Series C in 2010
AdMeld specializes in advertising network optimization technology aimed at helping online publishers maximize their ad inventory sales. Founded by professionals with extensive publishing experience, the company offers clients tools and expertise to generate new revenue streams, manage the sale of ad impressions, and safeguard their data and brands. AdMeld's technology monitors clients' websites and selects a mix of advertisements from various advertising networks, exchanges, and demand-side platforms. Additionally, it consolidates data into a unified reporting interface, manages demand relationships, and applies business rules to mitigate issues such as channel conflicts and inappropriate ads. With a diverse client base that includes major companies like Discovery Communications and FOX News, AdMeld operates from its headquarters in New York City and has offices in London, Berlin, San Francisco, and Toronto.

Cyan

Series D in 2009
Cyan is a global provider of advanced packet-optical transport solutions, specializing in multi-layer network planning and management. The company offers innovative systems that support the aggregation and transport of various services, including packet, TDM, and optical, with strong service level agreement (SLA) support. Cyan's technology includes the industry’s first three-dimensional multi-layer planning, operations, and verification systems, which enhance network scalability and simplify operations for improved service offerings. Its modular solutions accommodate Carrier Ethernet services and support a range of functions, including SONET/SDH, OTN, DWDM, and ROADM, in a cost-effective manner. With capabilities to support 10G services now and future 100G services, Cyan enables customers to deploy reliable solutions for applications such as Carrier Ethernet, wireless backhaul, and data center connectivity. Founded in 2006 in Petaluma, California, Cyan is led by a team of experienced industry professionals recognized for their contributions to communications transport and access networks.

Turn

Series C in 2008
Turn Inc. is an advertising technology company that offers a comprehensive platform tailored for marketers, brands, and agencies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Turn provides an integrated solution known as Digital Hub, which includes several key applications: Audience Suite for enterprise data management, Campaign Suite for digital media buying across various channels, and DataMine Analytics for data exploration and optimization. The company's services focus on digital data centralization, media planning, consumer intelligence, and brand intelligence, ultimately enhancing advertising performance. With a global presence, Turn operates in multiple locations across the United States, Brazil, Europe, Asia, and Australia, delivering insights and enabling effective bidding strategies through their cloud-based architecture.

MeetMe

Series B in 2008
MeetMe is a prominent social networking platform in the United States that facilitates connections among users through engaging social games and applications. Originally established as MyYearbook, it has evolved to focus on social discovery, providing an enjoyable environment for users to meet new people. The platform operates both a website and mobile applications available in multiple languages, with a significant portion of its traffic originating from mobile devices. MeetMe's revenue model is based on advertising and virtual currency, allowing it to monetize its offerings effectively. Additionally, the company has expanded its services to include livestreaming video solutions and opportunities for brands to engage with their audiences, further enhancing its portfolio and community-building capabilities.

Turn

Series B in 2008
Turn Inc. is an advertising technology company that offers a comprehensive platform tailored for marketers, brands, and agencies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Turn provides an integrated solution known as Digital Hub, which includes several key applications: Audience Suite for enterprise data management, Campaign Suite for digital media buying across various channels, and DataMine Analytics for data exploration and optimization. The company's services focus on digital data centralization, media planning, consumer intelligence, and brand intelligence, ultimately enhancing advertising performance. With a global presence, Turn operates in multiple locations across the United States, Brazil, Europe, Asia, and Australia, delivering insights and enabling effective bidding strategies through their cloud-based architecture.

Cyan

Series B in 2007
Cyan is a global provider of advanced packet-optical transport solutions, specializing in multi-layer network planning and management. The company offers innovative systems that support the aggregation and transport of various services, including packet, TDM, and optical, with strong service level agreement (SLA) support. Cyan's technology includes the industry’s first three-dimensional multi-layer planning, operations, and verification systems, which enhance network scalability and simplify operations for improved service offerings. Its modular solutions accommodate Carrier Ethernet services and support a range of functions, including SONET/SDH, OTN, DWDM, and ROADM, in a cost-effective manner. With capabilities to support 10G services now and future 100G services, Cyan enables customers to deploy reliable solutions for applications such as Carrier Ethernet, wireless backhaul, and data center connectivity. Founded in 2006 in Petaluma, California, Cyan is led by a team of experienced industry professionals recognized for their contributions to communications transport and access networks.

Turn

Series B in 2007
Turn Inc. is an advertising technology company that offers a comprehensive platform tailored for marketers, brands, and agencies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Turn provides an integrated solution known as Digital Hub, which includes several key applications: Audience Suite for enterprise data management, Campaign Suite for digital media buying across various channels, and DataMine Analytics for data exploration and optimization. The company's services focus on digital data centralization, media planning, consumer intelligence, and brand intelligence, ultimately enhancing advertising performance. With a global presence, Turn operates in multiple locations across the United States, Brazil, Europe, Asia, and Australia, delivering insights and enabling effective bidding strategies through their cloud-based architecture.

ConteXtream

Series A in 2007
ConteXtream is a privately held software company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in cloud-based network virtualization technology. The company offers a unique Service Delivery Grid designed to enhance network performance and reduce costs for broadband network operators. This framework allows operators to customize applications for individual subscribers, creating a personalized user experience. ConteXtream's software-defined networking (SDN) solutions enable Tier-1 carriers to connect subscribers to various services while utilizing standard server hardware and hypervisors, effectively replacing traditional proprietary systems. The company is supported by prominent investors in Silicon Valley and globally, including Benhamou Global Ventures, Gemini Israel Funds, Norwest Venture Partners, and others.

Veraz Networks

Venture Round in 2007
Veraz Networks, Inc. specializes in providing voice infrastructure solutions for both wireline and wireless service providers. The company offers a range of products, including bandwidth optimization tools, media gateways, session bandwidth optimizers, and digital circuit multiplication equipment. Its switching products, based on the Internet protocol multimedia subsystem, facilitate the management of data and voice traffic over both time-division multiplexing and IP networks. In addition to its hardware offerings, Veraz Networks provides maintenance, support, installation, training, and other professional services to ensure effective deployment and operation of its solutions. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company sells its products through a combination of direct sales and indirect sales channels.

Reliance Globalcom

Venture Round in 2006
Reliance Globalcom, a division of Reliance Communications, spearheads the Global Telecom operations of India's largest Integrated Telecom Service Provider. Reliance Globalcom brings together the synergies of Reliance Communications Global Business encompassing Enterprise Services, Capacity Sales, Managed Services and a highly successful bouquet of Retail products & services comprising of Global Voice, Internet Solutions and Value Added Services. The company serves over 2100 enterprises, 200 carriers and 2.2 million retail customers in 163 countries across 6 continents.

MBlox

Series D in 2006
Founded in 1999, Mblox is a leading provider of mobile messaging and payment solutions, specializing in Application-to-Person communication. The company has established over 100 direct relationships with mobile carriers worldwide, making it a trusted partner for businesses needing reliable mobile messaging services. Mblox processes approximately 7 billion messages annually for over 4,000 clients, ranging from small startups to large multinational corporations. Their cloud-based platform is designed to meet the diverse needs of various industries, including financial services, government, transportation, logistics, retail, and advertising. Mblox is committed to customer service, offering 24/7 email support through an in-house team of experts, along with tailored support packages to accommodate different business requirements.

Reliance Globalcom

Venture Round in 2005
Reliance Globalcom, a division of Reliance Communications, spearheads the Global Telecom operations of India's largest Integrated Telecom Service Provider. Reliance Globalcom brings together the synergies of Reliance Communications Global Business encompassing Enterprise Services, Capacity Sales, Managed Services and a highly successful bouquet of Retail products & services comprising of Global Voice, Internet Solutions and Value Added Services. The company serves over 2100 enterprises, 200 carriers and 2.2 million retail customers in 163 countries across 6 continents.

Turn

Series A in 2005
Turn Inc. is an advertising technology company that offers a comprehensive platform tailored for marketers, brands, and agencies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Turn provides an integrated solution known as Digital Hub, which includes several key applications: Audience Suite for enterprise data management, Campaign Suite for digital media buying across various channels, and DataMine Analytics for data exploration and optimization. The company's services focus on digital data centralization, media planning, consumer intelligence, and brand intelligence, ultimately enhancing advertising performance. With a global presence, Turn operates in multiple locations across the United States, Brazil, Europe, Asia, and Australia, delivering insights and enabling effective bidding strategies through their cloud-based architecture.

MBlox

Series B in 2004
Founded in 1999, Mblox is a leading provider of mobile messaging and payment solutions, specializing in Application-to-Person communication. The company has established over 100 direct relationships with mobile carriers worldwide, making it a trusted partner for businesses needing reliable mobile messaging services. Mblox processes approximately 7 billion messages annually for over 4,000 clients, ranging from small startups to large multinational corporations. Their cloud-based platform is designed to meet the diverse needs of various industries, including financial services, government, transportation, logistics, retail, and advertising. Mblox is committed to customer service, offering 24/7 email support through an in-house team of experts, along with tailored support packages to accommodate different business requirements.

MBlox

Series A in 2003
Founded in 1999, Mblox is a leading provider of mobile messaging and payment solutions, specializing in Application-to-Person communication. The company has established over 100 direct relationships with mobile carriers worldwide, making it a trusted partner for businesses needing reliable mobile messaging services. Mblox processes approximately 7 billion messages annually for over 4,000 clients, ranging from small startups to large multinational corporations. Their cloud-based platform is designed to meet the diverse needs of various industries, including financial services, government, transportation, logistics, retail, and advertising. Mblox is committed to customer service, offering 24/7 email support through an in-house team of experts, along with tailored support packages to accommodate different business requirements.

Brecis Communications

Series C in 2003
BRECIS Communications, a communications company focused on leading-edge, broadband multi-service network processor architectures.

Veraz Networks

Series A in 2003
Veraz Networks, Inc. specializes in providing voice infrastructure solutions for both wireline and wireless service providers. The company offers a range of products, including bandwidth optimization tools, media gateways, session bandwidth optimizers, and digital circuit multiplication equipment. Its switching products, based on the Internet protocol multimedia subsystem, facilitate the management of data and voice traffic over both time-division multiplexing and IP networks. In addition to its hardware offerings, Veraz Networks provides maintenance, support, installation, training, and other professional services to ensure effective deployment and operation of its solutions. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company sells its products through a combination of direct sales and indirect sales channels.

Brecis Communications

Series B in 2001
BRECIS Communications, a communications company focused on leading-edge, broadband multi-service network processor architectures.

Brecis Communications

Series A in 2000
BRECIS Communications, a communications company focused on leading-edge, broadband multi-service network processor architectures.

Advanced Telecom Group

Private Equity Round in 1999
Advanced Telecom Group is a telecommunications service provider based in Washington. The company offers services related to telephone and voice mail systems installations, service, and repair. It also offers voice, data, fiber, and video cabling services.
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