NVP Associates, LLC

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.

Robert Abbott

Partner

Tiba Aynechi Ph.D

General Partner

Parker Barrile

Partner

Lauren Beauchamp

Associate

Scott Beechuk

Partner

Katie Belding

Partner, Portfolio Services

Kurt L. Betcher

Administrative Partner, Portfolio Services

Yoni Braun

Vice President

Sonya Brown

General Partner

Stew Campbell

Partner

Jason Chao

Associate

Priti Youssef Choksi

Partner

Casper de Clercq

General Partner

Nathan Cohen

Vice President

Jeffrey Crowe

Senior Managing Partner

Elaine Dai

Associate

Ran Ding

Partner

Matthew De Dominicis

Administrative Partner and Chief Financial Officer

David Glaser

Associate

Joshua Goldman

Venture Partner

John Gu

Principal

Daniel P. Haggerty

General Partner

Promod Haque

Managing Partner

Ryan Harris

General Partner

Matthew Howard

General Partner

Sean Jacobsohn

Partner

Ellie Javadi

Vice President of Marketing

Sumer Juneja

Director

Krish Kapadia

Associate, NVP India

Sameer Kapur

Associate

Paul Kigawa

Associate

Hannah Kim

Senior Associate

Nikhil Kookada

Vice President

Jon Kossow

Managing Partner & Co-Head of Growth Equity team

Nicole Laszlo

Associate

Sonia Li

Associate

Brian Matesic

Investor

Ryan Mcdonald

Principal

Scott Mitchell

Principal

Venkat Mohan

Operating Partner and Board Member

William Myers

Partner & General Counsel

Dror Nahumi

General Partner

Connor Pike

Vice President

Ankit Prasad

Vice President, Norwest India

Irem Rami

Principal, Growth Equity and Venture

Christopher Scullin

Principal, Growth & Equity

Rama Sekhar

Partner

Niren Shah

Managing Director and Head of Norwest India

Rohit Singh

Senior Associate

Chris Sondej

Vice President

Gabe Stauber

Vice President

George J. Still

Partner Emeritus

Sanchana Vasikaran

Associate

Kathryn Weinmann

Vice President

Lisa Wu

Partner

Stephen Xi

Associate

Jessica Yi

Vice President

Edward Yip

Partner

Dave Zilberman

General Partner

Past deals in FMCG

Mensa Brands

Series B in 2021
Mensa Brands’ business model involves investing working capital and picking up equity in other D2C startups and scaling their brands' presence online

Mensa Brands

Venture Round in 2021
Mensa Brands’ business model involves investing working capital and picking up equity in other D2C startups and scaling their brands' presence online

Forum Brands

Series A in 2021
Forum Brands is a provider of a data-driven Amazon business acquisition platform. Forum provides a platform that merges proprietary technology with deep e-commerce and consumer investing knowledge to identify, acquire and scale third-party Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) businesses into household brands.

Mensa Brands

Series A in 2021
Mensa Brands’ business model involves investing working capital and picking up equity in other D2C startups and scaling their brands' presence online

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.

Imperfect Foods

Series D in 2021
Imperfect Foods provides grocery delivery service rescuing and redistributing food across multiple grocery categories – including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat and seafood. Imperfect Foods has remained hyper focused on eliminating food waste and supporting farmers and producers when it comes to excess and imperfect products. The company now rescues and redistributes food across multiple grocery categories - including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat and seafood. Its performance and agility during the COVID-19 pandemic illustrates that this mission-driven model is poised for success in the long term. -

Imperfect Foods

Series C in 2020
Imperfect Foods provides grocery delivery service rescuing and redistributing food across multiple grocery categories – including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat and seafood. Imperfect Foods has remained hyper focused on eliminating food waste and supporting farmers and producers when it comes to excess and imperfect products. The company now rescues and redistributes food across multiple grocery categories - including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat and seafood. Its performance and agility during the COVID-19 pandemic illustrates that this mission-driven model is poised for success in the long term. -

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.

Grove Collaborative

Series D in 2019
Grove Collaborative, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in natural home and personal care products. Founded in 2012, the company provides a wide range of items, including household cleaners, personal care products, and baby and pet supplies. Its product offerings encompass laundry detergents, dish soaps, deodorants, shampoos, hand sanitizers, and various other essential items designed to enhance everyday living. Grove Collaborative aims to simplify the shopping experience for consumers seeking eco-friendly options for their homes and families. Originally established as ePantry LLC, the company rebranded to its current name in April 2016.

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.

Kishlay Foods

Series A in 2018
Kishlay Foods Pvt. Ltd., established in 2001 and located in Guwahati, India, specializes in the production of a diverse range of baked goods and snacks. The company manufactures biscuits, cookies, and rusk, as well as a variety of snacks including cheese balls, crisp puffs, potato chips, ring chips, and tri cone chips. Under its flagship brands "Kishlay," "Mamooz," and "Bisk Baker," Kishlay Foods aims to expand its presence as a prominent food company in the North East region of India.

Imperfect Foods

Series B in 2018
Imperfect Foods provides grocery delivery service rescuing and redistributing food across multiple grocery categories – including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat and seafood. Imperfect Foods has remained hyper focused on eliminating food waste and supporting farmers and producers when it comes to excess and imperfect products. The company now rescues and redistributes food across multiple grocery categories - including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat and seafood. Its performance and agility during the COVID-19 pandemic illustrates that this mission-driven model is poised for success in the long term. -

Grove Collaborative

Series C in 2018
Grove Collaborative, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in natural home and personal care products. Founded in 2012, the company provides a wide range of items, including household cleaners, personal care products, and baby and pet supplies. Its product offerings encompass laundry detergents, dish soaps, deodorants, shampoos, hand sanitizers, and various other essential items designed to enhance everyday living. Grove Collaborative aims to simplify the shopping experience for consumers seeking eco-friendly options for their homes and families. Originally established as ePantry LLC, the company rebranded to its current name in April 2016.

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.

Fashion & You

Series D in 2014
Fashion And You is an online fashion retailer based in Gurugram, India, founded in 2010. It operates as a private invitation-only shopping club, offering a curated selection of clothing, ethnic wear, western wear, footwear, handbags, and fashion accessories for men, women, and children. The company provides its members access to authentic designer merchandise at discounts of up to 80% off retail prices through exclusive, limited-time events. Fashion And You focuses on delivering a unique shopping experience by featuring collections from top designers, ensuring that its offerings remain both stylish and accessible.

CRMNEXT

Series A in 2014
CRMNEXT is a leading enterprise CRM solution provider credited with the world's largest installations in financial sector. From Fortune 500 to start-ups, businesses across nine verticals have built profitable customer relationships via CRMNEXT. A pioneer of Digital CRM for some of the largest enterprises across Asia-Pacific, CRMNEXT’s customers include global brands like Pfizer, State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Tata AIA, Reliance, Banco de Oro Philippines, National Bank of Oman, Pavers England etc. It is in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Lead management, Sales Force Automation and Customer Engagement. For more information, visit us at www.crmnext.com

Snowman

Venture Round in 2013
Snowman Logistics Ltd. (Snowman) is India’s first Cold Supply Chain Company with a nationwide presence connecting more than 100 cities and distributing to more than 4400 outlets. We are today the trusted market leader in food supply chain management.

Fashion & You

Venture Round in 2011
Fashion And You is an online fashion retailer based in Gurugram, India, founded in 2010. It operates as a private invitation-only shopping club, offering a curated selection of clothing, ethnic wear, western wear, footwear, handbags, and fashion accessories for men, women, and children. The company provides its members access to authentic designer merchandise at discounts of up to 80% off retail prices through exclusive, limited-time events. Fashion And You focuses on delivering a unique shopping experience by featuring collections from top designers, ensuring that its offerings remain both stylish and accessible.

M-Factor

Series D in 2009
M-Factor, Inc. develops and delivers Web-based profit and revenue optimization software for consumer goods, retail, and quick serve restaurant sectors in the United States and internationally. It develops a software-as-a-service suite that analyzes, forecasts, and optimizes marketing investments and trade spend. The company’s solutions include M4 Marketing Investment Management, which tracks and optimizes marketing and in-store promotional investments; T4 Trade Spending Effectiveness that reallocates trade spend; and P4 Portfolio Pricing Optimization, which allows users to price regions, channels, and products. M-Factor, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in San Mateo, California.