Norwest Venture Partners

Norwest Venture Partners is a venture capital and growth equity firm founded in 1961 and headquartered in California, with a presence in Menlo Park and Palo Alto. It backs technology-driven companies across stages, from seed to growth, primarily in the United States, with extensions into India and Israel. The firm invests in sectors including software, information services, business services, financial services, healthcare, enterprise technology, and consumer products and services. Norwest emphasizes a proactive, partnership-based approach, leveraging its extensive network, operating experience, and a broad range of resources to help CEOs and founders scale their businesses. Across its portfolio, Norwest has supported hundreds of companies through multiple rounds of financing, aiming to partner with teams that demonstrate strong market position, revenue traction, and durable growth potential. The firm seeks to combine capital with strategic guidance, enabling portfolio companies to accelerate product development, go-to-market execution, and international expansion where appropriate.

Mohammad Abbas

Investor

Robert Abbott

Partner

Ehi Akhirome

Investor

Bayan Alizadeh

Investor

Gal Amran

Investor

Past deals in Credits and Lending

Vridhi Home Finance

Series B in 2024
Vridhi Home Finance is a housing finance company that leverages technology to expand its reach and serve customers in tier two and three cities across India. It focuses on providing affordable housing finance to underserved and unserved populations, helping them secure loans to purchase or build their dream homes. The company aims to improve the standard of living for its customers by facilitating homeownership.

Finova Capital

Series E in 2024
Finova Capital is a financial services provider specializing in loans for micro and small businesses. It offers personalized financing solutions with transparent insights into loan structures and payment plans.

Mintifi

Series D in 2023
Mintifi is an online lending platform in India that aims to empower small and medium businesses through accessible financing solutions. Focused on enhancing the last-mile distribution network, Mintifi offers a range of flexible and affordable loan options designed to simplify the purchase financing experience for businesses. By leveraging technology and a corporate distribution network, the platform enables companies to efficiently manage their supply chain operations and obtain necessary funds to support their activities. Through partnerships with various digital channels, including WhatsApp, Mintifi ensures that its services are easily accessible, facilitating quicker and more straightforward access to financing for SMBs.

Finova Capital

Series D in 2022
Finova Capital is a financial services provider specializing in loans for micro and small businesses. It offers personalized financing solutions with transparent insights into loan structures and payment plans.

Oxyzo

Series A in 2022
Oxyzo specializes in transforming small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into larger ones by providing customized credit solutions. It offers low-interest rates, collateral-free options, and rapid loan processing times to help SMEs expand operations and boost profits.

Mintifi

Series C in 2022
Mintifi is an online lending platform in India that aims to empower small and medium businesses through accessible financing solutions. Focused on enhancing the last-mile distribution network, Mintifi offers a range of flexible and affordable loan options designed to simplify the purchase financing experience for businesses. By leveraging technology and a corporate distribution network, the platform enables companies to efficiently manage their supply chain operations and obtain necessary funds to support their activities. Through partnerships with various digital channels, including WhatsApp, Mintifi ensures that its services are easily accessible, facilitating quicker and more straightforward access to financing for SMBs.

Veritas Finance

Secondary Market in 2021
Veritas Finance Private Limited is dedicated to addressing the financial needs of micro, small, and medium enterprises, particularly those in the informal sector with limited access to financial services. Founded with the mission to provide inclusive financial solutions, Veritas focuses on delivering various loan products tailored to meet the working capital and credit requirements of these businesses. Its offerings encompass short-term loans for immediate working capital needs, medium-term loans for business expansion, and long-term loans for asset creation. The company is managed by a team of experienced professionals in the financial services industry, committed to facilitating access to credit and positively impacting the lives of millions of Indians engaged in informal activities that contribute significantly to the nation's economy.

Veritas Finance

Series F in 2021
Veritas Finance Private Limited is dedicated to addressing the financial needs of micro, small, and medium enterprises, particularly those in the informal sector with limited access to financial services. Founded with the mission to provide inclusive financial solutions, Veritas focuses on delivering various loan products tailored to meet the working capital and credit requirements of these businesses. Its offerings encompass short-term loans for immediate working capital needs, medium-term loans for business expansion, and long-term loans for asset creation. The company is managed by a team of experienced professionals in the financial services industry, committed to facilitating access to credit and positively impacting the lives of millions of Indians engaged in informal activities that contribute significantly to the nation's economy.

Homeward

Series B in 2021
Homeward, Inc. is a company that operates a platform designed to streamline the home buying and selling process. By allowing buyers to secure credit for an all-cash offer on a new home before selling their existing property, Homeward facilitates a smoother transition for its clients. The company offers a service known as The Homeward Way, which assists users in finding homes and making competitive cash offers. Additionally, Homeward provides rental solutions for new homes during the period when customers are selling their current residences. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Homeward is expanding its services in states such as Texas, Georgia, and Colorado, with plans to grow its reach nationwide. By partnering with real estate agents, the company aims to help clients navigate the complexities of the housing market, offering accurate home valuations and modern mortgage solutions to enhance the buying and selling experience.

Veritas Finance

Series E in 2020
Veritas Finance Private Limited is dedicated to addressing the financial needs of micro, small, and medium enterprises, particularly those in the informal sector with limited access to financial services. Founded with the mission to provide inclusive financial solutions, Veritas focuses on delivering various loan products tailored to meet the working capital and credit requirements of these businesses. Its offerings encompass short-term loans for immediate working capital needs, medium-term loans for business expansion, and long-term loans for asset creation. The company is managed by a team of experienced professionals in the financial services industry, committed to facilitating access to credit and positively impacting the lives of millions of Indians engaged in informal activities that contribute significantly to the nation's economy.

Dave

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2015, Dave is a fintech company based in Los Angeles, California. It operates a mobile application that provides users with banking services, including overdraft protection, early access to paychecks, and credit building tools. The app aims to improve financial wellness by offering transparent, fee-free banking and has grown to serve over 12 million members since its inception.

Veritas Finance

Series D in 2018
Veritas Finance Private Limited is dedicated to addressing the financial needs of micro, small, and medium enterprises, particularly those in the informal sector with limited access to financial services. Founded with the mission to provide inclusive financial solutions, Veritas focuses on delivering various loan products tailored to meet the working capital and credit requirements of these businesses. Its offerings encompass short-term loans for immediate working capital needs, medium-term loans for business expansion, and long-term loans for asset creation. The company is managed by a team of experienced professionals in the financial services industry, committed to facilitating access to credit and positively impacting the lives of millions of Indians engaged in informal activities that contribute significantly to the nation's economy.
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