Norwest Venture Partners

Norwest Venture Partners, established in 1961, is a global venture capital and growth equity firm based in Palo Alto, California. With nearly $5 billion under management, the firm invests in early to late-stage companies across various sectors, including technology, business services, financial services, consumer products, and healthcare. Norwest focuses on providing capital and operational support to help CEOs and founders scale their businesses, with typical investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million, and sometimes up to $100 million for growth equity companies. The firm has invested in over 600 companies and currently partners with over 140 active companies across its portfolio.

Mohammad Abbas

Investor

Robert Abbott

Partner

Bayan Alizadeh

Investor

Gal Amran

Investor

Robert Arditi

Partner

Parker Barrile

Partner and Co-Head of Consumer

Lauren Beauchamp

Vice President

Scott Beechuk

Partner

Katie Belding

Partner, Portfolio Services

Kurt Betcher

Administrative Partner, Portfolio Services

Jordan Booker

Investor

Laura Boyd

Principal, Head of Mergers Acquisitions and Capital Markets

Yoni Braun

Vice President

Sonya Brown

General Partner and Co-Head of Growth Equity

Shiv Chaudhary

Managing Director, Norwest India

Priti Youssef Choksi

Partner

Casper De Clercq

General Partner

Nathan Cohen

Vice President

Jeffrey Crowe

Co-Founder and Senior Managing Partner

Ran Ding

Partner

Matthew De Dominicis

Administrative Partner and CFO

Philip Fleischman

Vice President

David Glaser

Investor

Anubha Goyal

Investor, Norwest India

Ken Graham

Investor

Aidan Greenstein

Investor

Guillermo Grimaldo

Investor

Garrett Hardesty

Investor

Ryan Harris

General Partner

Sean Jacobsohn

Partner

Trey Jennings

Senior Associate

Krish Kapadia

Vice President

Sameer Kapur

Vice President, Growth Equity

Paul Kigawa

Investor

Nikhil Kookada

Vice President

Jon Kossow

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Parul Laddha

Investor, Norwest India

Jordan Leites

Vice President

Sam Lesser

Investor

Sonia Li

Associate

Brian Matesic

Principal

Cassie McHenry

Investor

JP McKeever

Investor

John McNeil

Investor

Ryan McDonald

Principal - Healthcare

Scott Mitchell

Principal

Venkat Mohan

Operating Partner and Board Member

Brian Moon

Senior Associate

Dror Nahumi

General Partner

Michelle Nie

Investor

Ginny Pan

Investor

Connor Pike

Principal, Growth Equity

Ankit Prasad

Vice President

Irem Rami

Principal, Growth Equity and Venture

Ashwin Ravi

Associate

Gabrielle Rush

Investor

Samuel Saldarriaga

Investor

Umang Sanghvi

Investor, Norwest India

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

Laurie Tennant

Principal, People Advisory

Matthew Uthupan

Investor

Sanchana Vasikaran

Investor

Vidushi Verma

Investor, Norwest India

Jessica Yi

Vice President

Edward Yip

Partner

Michael Zarian

Investor

Justin Zhang

Investor

David Zilberman

General Partner

Dave Zilberman

General 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.

Wisq

Series A in 2022
Wisq is a company founded in 2021 and based in Redwood City, California, that focuses on enhancing workplace happiness and social well-being. It operates a computer platform aimed at fostering a sense of belonging among employees, whether they work remotely or in-person. By addressing feelings of isolation, Wisq contributes to improved organizational performance, culture, and employee retention. The platform encourages connections, sharing, and relationship-building among team members, ultimately guiding individuals toward greater success and fulfillment at work.

HoneyBook

Series E in 2021
HoneyBook, Inc. is a business software company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2012. It offers a clientflow management platform designed for independent business owners, particularly in the event planning sector, including wedding planners and related vendors. The HoneyBook platform simplifies the management of client interactions by integrating tools for communication, contracts, invoicing, and payments, allowing users to streamline their business processes. With over 100,000 service-based businesses in the United States and Canada utilizing the platform, HoneyBook has facilitated more than $9 billion in transactions. The company also has a presence in Tel Aviv and employs remote staff worldwide, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing the client experience and operational efficiency for entrepreneurs and freelancers.

HoneyBook

Series D in 2021
HoneyBook, Inc. is a business software company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2012. It offers a clientflow management platform designed for independent business owners, particularly in the event planning sector, including wedding planners and related vendors. The HoneyBook platform simplifies the management of client interactions by integrating tools for communication, contracts, invoicing, and payments, allowing users to streamline their business processes. With over 100,000 service-based businesses in the United States and Canada utilizing the platform, HoneyBook has facilitated more than $9 billion in transactions. The company also has a presence in Tel Aviv and employs remote staff worldwide, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing the client experience and operational efficiency for entrepreneurs and freelancers.

HoneyBook

Series C in 2019
HoneyBook, Inc. is a business software company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2012. It offers a clientflow management platform designed for independent business owners, particularly in the event planning sector, including wedding planners and related vendors. The HoneyBook platform simplifies the management of client interactions by integrating tools for communication, contracts, invoicing, and payments, allowing users to streamline their business processes. With over 100,000 service-based businesses in the United States and Canada utilizing the platform, HoneyBook has facilitated more than $9 billion in transactions. The company also has a presence in Tel Aviv and employs remote staff worldwide, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing the client experience and operational efficiency for entrepreneurs and freelancers.

Alma Campus

Seed Round in 2018
Alma Campus, Inc. operates a social network platform tailored for college students, facilitating connections among peers with similar academic interests and involvement in campus organizations. Founded in 2018 and based in Stanford, California, the platform allows users to view the classes and organizations their friends participate in, communicate with fellow students, and receive personalized suggestions for potential connections. Currently in beta at Stanford, the platform has garnered over 1,500 users, aiming to enhance the college experience by fostering a sense of community and collaboration among students.

HoneyBook

Series C in 2016
HoneyBook, Inc. is a business software company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2012. It offers a clientflow management platform designed for independent business owners, particularly in the event planning sector, including wedding planners and related vendors. The HoneyBook platform simplifies the management of client interactions by integrating tools for communication, contracts, invoicing, and payments, allowing users to streamline their business processes. With over 100,000 service-based businesses in the United States and Canada utilizing the platform, HoneyBook has facilitated more than $9 billion in transactions. The company also has a presence in Tel Aviv and employs remote staff worldwide, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing the client experience and operational efficiency for entrepreneurs and freelancers.

BlueJeans

Series E in 2015
BlueJeans is a conferencing platform tailored for the modern workplace, offering a seamless solution for video, audio, and web meetings across various devices and room systems. It serves thousands of organizations by facilitating productive communication and collaboration, regardless of location. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and interoperable, enabling easy connectivity between mobile, desktop, and multi-vendor systems. Key features include cloud recording, streaming capabilities, and real-time meeting management, visualization, and analysis. This comprehensive approach supports large interactive events and empowers users to engage effectively in their work environments.

HoneyBook

Series B in 2015
HoneyBook, Inc. is a business software company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2012. It offers a clientflow management platform designed for independent business owners, particularly in the event planning sector, including wedding planners and related vendors. The HoneyBook platform simplifies the management of client interactions by integrating tools for communication, contracts, invoicing, and payments, allowing users to streamline their business processes. With over 100,000 service-based businesses in the United States and Canada utilizing the platform, HoneyBook has facilitated more than $9 billion in transactions. The company also has a presence in Tel Aviv and employs remote staff worldwide, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing the client experience and operational efficiency for entrepreneurs and freelancers.

BlueJeans

Series D in 2013
BlueJeans is a conferencing platform tailored for the modern workplace, offering a seamless solution for video, audio, and web meetings across various devices and room systems. It serves thousands of organizations by facilitating productive communication and collaboration, regardless of location. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and interoperable, enabling easy connectivity between mobile, desktop, and multi-vendor systems. Key features include cloud recording, streaming capabilities, and real-time meeting management, visualization, and analysis. This comprehensive approach supports large interactive events and empowers users to engage effectively in their work environments.

BlueJeans

Series C in 2012
BlueJeans is a conferencing platform tailored for the modern workplace, offering a seamless solution for video, audio, and web meetings across various devices and room systems. It serves thousands of organizations by facilitating productive communication and collaboration, regardless of location. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and interoperable, enabling easy connectivity between mobile, desktop, and multi-vendor systems. Key features include cloud recording, streaming capabilities, and real-time meeting management, visualization, and analysis. This comprehensive approach supports large interactive events and empowers users to engage effectively in their work environments.

BlueJeans

Series B in 2011
BlueJeans is a conferencing platform tailored for the modern workplace, offering a seamless solution for video, audio, and web meetings across various devices and room systems. It serves thousands of organizations by facilitating productive communication and collaboration, regardless of location. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and interoperable, enabling easy connectivity between mobile, desktop, and multi-vendor systems. Key features include cloud recording, streaming capabilities, and real-time meeting management, visualization, and analysis. This comprehensive approach supports large interactive events and empowers users to engage effectively in their work environments.

BlueJeans

Series A in 2009
BlueJeans is a conferencing platform tailored for the modern workplace, offering a seamless solution for video, audio, and web meetings across various devices and room systems. It serves thousands of organizations by facilitating productive communication and collaboration, regardless of location. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and interoperable, enabling easy connectivity between mobile, desktop, and multi-vendor systems. Key features include cloud recording, streaming capabilities, and real-time meeting management, visualization, and analysis. This comprehensive approach supports large interactive events and empowers users to engage effectively in their work environments.

Unisfair

Venture Round in 2009
Unisfair specializes in providing virtual environments for businesses, offering solutions for virtual events, trade shows, conferences, and job fairs. Its platform enables companies to engage effectively with customers, partners, and employees. Notable clients include IBM, Intuit, ADP, EMC, and Novartis, who utilize Unisfair's technology for online marketing and lead generation. The company's offerings include tools like Position Manager, which allows employers to manage job postings within virtual booths or job centers. Unisfair has been recognized for its innovative approach to virtual engagement and was acquired by West Corp in March 2011, following investments from Sequoia Capital and Norwest Venture Partners.

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 specializes in providing virtual environments for businesses, offering solutions for virtual events, trade shows, conferences, and job fairs. Its platform enables companies to engage effectively with customers, partners, and employees. Notable clients include IBM, Intuit, ADP, EMC, and Novartis, who utilize Unisfair's technology for online marketing and lead generation. The company's offerings include tools like Position Manager, which allows employers to manage job postings within virtual booths or job centers. Unisfair has been recognized for its innovative approach to virtual engagement and was acquired by West Corp in March 2011, following investments from Sequoia Capital and Norwest Venture Partners.

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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