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 Video Streaming

Guidde

Series A in 2025
Guidde streamlines knowledge sharing by enabling teams to efficiently create, organize, find, share, and track video-based guides for software or processes. It enhances productivity and accelerates time-to-knowledge for customers and employees.

tvScientific

Series B in 2025
tvScientific is a platform that makes TV advertising accessible and measurable for brands and apps of all sizes. It leverages data to prove the value of TV ads, simplifies buying and optimization processes, and provides real-time reporting. Its Always-On Incrementality testing feature offers insights into the incremental value of CTV campaigns.

tvScientific

Convertible Note in 2024
tvScientific is a platform that makes TV advertising accessible and measurable for brands and apps of all sizes. It leverages data to prove the value of TV ads, simplifies buying and optimization processes, and provides real-time reporting. Its Always-On Incrementality testing feature offers insights into the incremental value of CTV campaigns.

Guidde

Series A in 2023
Guidde streamlines knowledge sharing by enabling teams to efficiently create, organize, find, share, and track video-based guides for software or processes. It enhances productivity and accelerates time-to-knowledge for customers and employees.

tvScientific

Series A in 2022
tvScientific is a platform that makes TV advertising accessible and measurable for brands and apps of all sizes. It leverages data to prove the value of TV ads, simplifies buying and optimization processes, and provides real-time reporting. Its Always-On Incrementality testing feature offers insights into the incremental value of CTV campaigns.

Amagi Media Labs

Venture Round in 2022
Amagi Media Labs, established in 2008, is a global media technology company headquartered in Bengaluru, India, with operations across multiple international locations. It specializes in providing cloud-managed broadcast and targeted advertising platforms to TV networks and OTT providers worldwide. Amagi's suite of technology solutions includes CLOUDPORT for broadcast-grade TV and OTT channel playout, THUNDERSTORM for dynamic ad insertion and regionalization, and CLOUDPORT LIVE for orchestrating live events. The company offers services such as managed broadcasting, channel playout, OTT channel launch, ad monetization, targeted TV advertising, disaster recovery, and content regionalization, enabling its clients to streamline operations, enhance monetization, and reach specific audiences effectively.

Amagi Media Labs

Private Equity Round in 2021
Amagi Media Labs, established in 2008, is a global media technology company headquartered in Bengaluru, India, with operations across multiple international locations. It specializes in providing cloud-managed broadcast and targeted advertising platforms to TV networks and OTT providers worldwide. Amagi's suite of technology solutions includes CLOUDPORT for broadcast-grade TV and OTT channel playout, THUNDERSTORM for dynamic ad insertion and regionalization, and CLOUDPORT LIVE for orchestrating live events. The company offers services such as managed broadcasting, channel playout, OTT channel launch, ad monetization, targeted TV advertising, disaster recovery, and content regionalization, enabling its clients to streamline operations, enhance monetization, and reach specific audiences effectively.

Bright

Venture Round in 2021
Bright is a live video platform that lets fans engage in live conversations with their favorite creators and celebrities.

SundaySky

Series D in 2017
SundaySky Ltd. is a provider of dynamically generated video solutions tailored for e-businesses and online retailers, aimed at enhancing brand presence and driving website traffic. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Tokyo, the company utilizes a Software-as-a-Service platform that creates high-quality, personalized video content from existing web data. SundaySky's offerings include SmartVideo, a marketing cloud that produces billions of personalized video experiences annually, and Videolet, a versatile video template generator. The firm also employs a proprietary XML-based markup language for multimedia synchronization and InstantStreaming technology for immediate video delivery. By focusing on personalized video engagement, SundaySky helps brands transform consumer interactions into meaningful experiences that foster loyalty and drive measurable value.

SundaySky

Series D in 2016
SundaySky Ltd. is a provider of dynamically generated video solutions tailored for e-businesses and online retailers, aimed at enhancing brand presence and driving website traffic. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Tokyo, the company utilizes a Software-as-a-Service platform that creates high-quality, personalized video content from existing web data. SundaySky's offerings include SmartVideo, a marketing cloud that produces billions of personalized video experiences annually, and Videolet, a versatile video template generator. The firm also employs a proprietary XML-based markup language for multimedia synchronization and InstantStreaming technology for immediate video delivery. By focusing on personalized video engagement, SundaySky helps brands transform consumer interactions into meaningful experiences that foster loyalty and drive measurable value.

BlueJeans

Series E in 2015
BlueJeans is a business specializing in video conferencing solutions for modern workplaces. It offers a unified platform that facilitates meetings across desktops, mobile devices, and conference rooms, supporting various vendors' systems. Key features include cloud recording, live streaming, real-time meeting analytics, and seamless interoperability. Thousands of organizations from diverse industries use BlueJeans daily for video, audio, web conferencing, and large-scale events, promoting flexibility and productivity among users.

Komli Media

Venture Round in 2015
Komli Media is a prominent media technology company in the Asia Pacific region, specializing in digital advertising solutions for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company offers a comprehensive advertisement network platform that utilizes advanced technology for lead acquisition, audience targeting, and rich media. Additionally, it focuses on online audience measurement and brand impact assessment. Komli Media is dedicated to simplifying and enhancing the transparency of advertising through next-generation platforms that harness the capabilities of programmatic buying across display, mobile, social, and video channels.

AWS Elemental

Series D in 2014
AWS Elemental, founded in 2006 and based in Portland, Oregon, is a leading provider of software-defined video solutions for multiscreen content delivery. The company specializes in software-based video processing that allows for the distribution and monetization of video over IP networks. AWS Elemental's solutions are designed to offer flexibility, scalability, and performance, enabling high-quality video to be transformed into new revenue streams through cloud-based and virtualized deployment models. Serving over 600 prominent media franchises globally, the company assists pay TV operators, content programmers, broadcasters, and enterprise clients in delivering video content seamlessly across various devices. AWS Elemental maintains a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China, Russia, India, and Brazil.

iProf Learning Solutions

Series B in 2014
iProf Learning Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. is a digital education provider based in Noida, India, specializing in a comprehensive library of educational resources. Established in 2009, the company delivers video lectures, notes, customized tests, and individual assessments tailored for various academic and competitive examinations, including engineering and medical entrance tests. iProf's advanced Android-based application allows students to access content both online and offline, making it convenient for learners to study without an internet connection. The company also offers a unique 24/7 Teacher on Call service, enabling students to seek assistance from educators at any time. With a focus on providing quality educational materials for students from class IX to XII and preparation for exams like IIT JEE, AIPMT, and CA-CPT, iProf has established itself as a leading player in India's digital education landscape.

Zenverge

Series E in 2013
Zenverge is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing advanced integrated circuits (ICs) aimed at enhancing digital media products. The company's offerings focus on content storage, playback, interoperability, mobility, and networking, catering to the evolving demands of the digital media landscape. Founded by seasoned industry veterans with extensive experience in the semiconductor sector, Zenverge has successfully delivered ICs used in millions of digital media devices. Its products are designed to meet the complex requirements of the entire media flow, from broadcasting to home consumption. Target markets include service provider set-top boxes, media gateways, consumer electronics like Blu-ray players and HDTVs, as well as media PCs and video networking equipment. Zenverge leverages its patented TransAll technology to support the next generation of video services, positioning itself as a key player in the digital media ecosystem. The company is privately held and supported by prominent investors.

Komli Media

Private Equity Round in 2013
Komli Media is a prominent media technology company in the Asia Pacific region, specializing in digital advertising solutions for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company offers a comprehensive advertisement network platform that utilizes advanced technology for lead acquisition, audience targeting, and rich media. Additionally, it focuses on online audience measurement and brand impact assessment. Komli Media is dedicated to simplifying and enhancing the transparency of advertising through next-generation platforms that harness the capabilities of programmatic buying across display, mobile, social, and video channels.

SundaySky

Series C in 2013
SundaySky Ltd. is a provider of dynamically generated video solutions tailored for e-businesses and online retailers, aimed at enhancing brand presence and driving website traffic. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Tokyo, the company utilizes a Software-as-a-Service platform that creates high-quality, personalized video content from existing web data. SundaySky's offerings include SmartVideo, a marketing cloud that produces billions of personalized video experiences annually, and Videolet, a versatile video template generator. The firm also employs a proprietary XML-based markup language for multimedia synchronization and InstantStreaming technology for immediate video delivery. By focusing on personalized video engagement, SundaySky helps brands transform consumer interactions into meaningful experiences that foster loyalty and drive measurable value.

BlueJeans

Series D in 2013
BlueJeans is a business specializing in video conferencing solutions for modern workplaces. It offers a unified platform that facilitates meetings across desktops, mobile devices, and conference rooms, supporting various vendors' systems. Key features include cloud recording, live streaming, real-time meeting analytics, and seamless interoperability. Thousands of organizations from diverse industries use BlueJeans daily for video, audio, web conferencing, and large-scale events, promoting flexibility and productivity among users.

Zenverge

Debt Financing in 2013
Zenverge is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing advanced integrated circuits (ICs) aimed at enhancing digital media products. The company's offerings focus on content storage, playback, interoperability, mobility, and networking, catering to the evolving demands of the digital media landscape. Founded by seasoned industry veterans with extensive experience in the semiconductor sector, Zenverge has successfully delivered ICs used in millions of digital media devices. Its products are designed to meet the complex requirements of the entire media flow, from broadcasting to home consumption. Target markets include service provider set-top boxes, media gateways, consumer electronics like Blu-ray players and HDTVs, as well as media PCs and video networking equipment. Zenverge leverages its patented TransAll technology to support the next generation of video services, positioning itself as a key player in the digital media ecosystem. The company is privately held and supported by prominent investors.

BlueJeans

Series C in 2012
BlueJeans is a business specializing in video conferencing solutions for modern workplaces. It offers a unified platform that facilitates meetings across desktops, mobile devices, and conference rooms, supporting various vendors' systems. Key features include cloud recording, live streaming, real-time meeting analytics, and seamless interoperability. Thousands of organizations from diverse industries use BlueJeans daily for video, audio, web conferencing, and large-scale events, promoting flexibility and productivity among users.

Komli Media

Series D in 2012
Komli Media is a prominent media technology company in the Asia Pacific region, specializing in digital advertising solutions for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company offers a comprehensive advertisement network platform that utilizes advanced technology for lead acquisition, audience targeting, and rich media. Additionally, it focuses on online audience measurement and brand impact assessment. Komli Media is dedicated to simplifying and enhancing the transparency of advertising through next-generation platforms that harness the capabilities of programmatic buying across display, mobile, social, and video channels.

AWS Elemental

Series C in 2012
AWS Elemental, founded in 2006 and based in Portland, Oregon, is a leading provider of software-defined video solutions for multiscreen content delivery. The company specializes in software-based video processing that allows for the distribution and monetization of video over IP networks. AWS Elemental's solutions are designed to offer flexibility, scalability, and performance, enabling high-quality video to be transformed into new revenue streams through cloud-based and virtualized deployment models. Serving over 600 prominent media franchises globally, the company assists pay TV operators, content programmers, broadcasters, and enterprise clients in delivering video content seamlessly across various devices. AWS Elemental maintains a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China, Russia, India, and Brazil.

Zenverge

Series D in 2011
Zenverge is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing advanced integrated circuits (ICs) aimed at enhancing digital media products. The company's offerings focus on content storage, playback, interoperability, mobility, and networking, catering to the evolving demands of the digital media landscape. Founded by seasoned industry veterans with extensive experience in the semiconductor sector, Zenverge has successfully delivered ICs used in millions of digital media devices. Its products are designed to meet the complex requirements of the entire media flow, from broadcasting to home consumption. Target markets include service provider set-top boxes, media gateways, consumer electronics like Blu-ray players and HDTVs, as well as media PCs and video networking equipment. Zenverge leverages its patented TransAll technology to support the next generation of video services, positioning itself as a key player in the digital media ecosystem. The company is privately held and supported by prominent investors.

BlueJeans

Series B in 2011
BlueJeans is a business specializing in video conferencing solutions for modern workplaces. It offers a unified platform that facilitates meetings across desktops, mobile devices, and conference rooms, supporting various vendors' systems. Key features include cloud recording, live streaming, real-time meeting analytics, and seamless interoperability. Thousands of organizations from diverse industries use BlueJeans daily for video, audio, web conferencing, and large-scale events, promoting flexibility and productivity among users.

iProf Learning Solutions

Series A in 2011
iProf Learning Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. is a digital education provider based in Noida, India, specializing in a comprehensive library of educational resources. Established in 2009, the company delivers video lectures, notes, customized tests, and individual assessments tailored for various academic and competitive examinations, including engineering and medical entrance tests. iProf's advanced Android-based application allows students to access content both online and offline, making it convenient for learners to study without an internet connection. The company also offers a unique 24/7 Teacher on Call service, enabling students to seek assistance from educators at any time. With a focus on providing quality educational materials for students from class IX to XII and preparation for exams like IIT JEE, AIPMT, and CA-CPT, iProf has established itself as a leading player in India's digital education landscape.

Komli Media

Series C in 2011
Komli Media is a prominent media technology company in the Asia Pacific region, specializing in digital advertising solutions for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company offers a comprehensive advertisement network platform that utilizes advanced technology for lead acquisition, audience targeting, and rich media. Additionally, it focuses on online audience measurement and brand impact assessment. Komli Media is dedicated to simplifying and enhancing the transparency of advertising through next-generation platforms that harness the capabilities of programmatic buying across display, mobile, social, and video channels.

SundaySky

Series B in 2010
SundaySky Ltd. is a provider of dynamically generated video solutions tailored for e-businesses and online retailers, aimed at enhancing brand presence and driving website traffic. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Tokyo, the company utilizes a Software-as-a-Service platform that creates high-quality, personalized video content from existing web data. SundaySky's offerings include SmartVideo, a marketing cloud that produces billions of personalized video experiences annually, and Videolet, a versatile video template generator. The firm also employs a proprietary XML-based markup language for multimedia synchronization and InstantStreaming technology for immediate video delivery. By focusing on personalized video engagement, SundaySky helps brands transform consumer interactions into meaningful experiences that foster loyalty and drive measurable value.

Zenverge

Series C in 2010
Zenverge is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing advanced integrated circuits (ICs) aimed at enhancing digital media products. The company's offerings focus on content storage, playback, interoperability, mobility, and networking, catering to the evolving demands of the digital media landscape. Founded by seasoned industry veterans with extensive experience in the semiconductor sector, Zenverge has successfully delivered ICs used in millions of digital media devices. Its products are designed to meet the complex requirements of the entire media flow, from broadcasting to home consumption. Target markets include service provider set-top boxes, media gateways, consumer electronics like Blu-ray players and HDTVs, as well as media PCs and video networking equipment. Zenverge leverages its patented TransAll technology to support the next generation of video services, positioning itself as a key player in the digital media ecosystem. The company is privately held and supported by prominent investors.

BlueJeans

Series A in 2009
BlueJeans is a business specializing in video conferencing solutions for modern workplaces. It offers a unified platform that facilitates meetings across desktops, mobile devices, and conference rooms, supporting various vendors' systems. Key features include cloud recording, live streaming, real-time meeting analytics, and seamless interoperability. Thousands of organizations from diverse industries use BlueJeans daily for video, audio, web conferencing, and large-scale events, promoting flexibility and productivity among users.

MeetMe

Series B in 2008
MeetMe is a social networking company focused on meeting new people, primarily in the United States. It originated as MyYearbook and now operates MeetMe.com and a suite of iOS and Android apps, available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. The platform monetizes through advertising and virtual currency and has a strong mobile presence. It also provides livestreaming video and creator economy solutions to help brands monetize and engage audiences, supported by a portfolio of mobile apps and services designed to foster connection and community.

Zenverge

Series B in 2007
Zenverge is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing advanced integrated circuits (ICs) aimed at enhancing digital media products. The company's offerings focus on content storage, playback, interoperability, mobility, and networking, catering to the evolving demands of the digital media landscape. Founded by seasoned industry veterans with extensive experience in the semiconductor sector, Zenverge has successfully delivered ICs used in millions of digital media devices. Its products are designed to meet the complex requirements of the entire media flow, from broadcasting to home consumption. Target markets include service provider set-top boxes, media gateways, consumer electronics like Blu-ray players and HDTVs, as well as media PCs and video networking equipment. Zenverge leverages its patented TransAll technology to support the next generation of video services, positioning itself as a key player in the digital media ecosystem. The company is privately held and supported by prominent investors.

Zenverge

Series A in 2007
Zenverge is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing advanced integrated circuits (ICs) aimed at enhancing digital media products. The company's offerings focus on content storage, playback, interoperability, mobility, and networking, catering to the evolving demands of the digital media landscape. Founded by seasoned industry veterans with extensive experience in the semiconductor sector, Zenverge has successfully delivered ICs used in millions of digital media devices. Its products are designed to meet the complex requirements of the entire media flow, from broadcasting to home consumption. Target markets include service provider set-top boxes, media gateways, consumer electronics like Blu-ray players and HDTVs, as well as media PCs and video networking equipment. Zenverge leverages its patented TransAll technology to support the next generation of video services, positioning itself as a key player in the digital media ecosystem. The company is privately held and supported by prominent investors.

Lifesize

Series D in 2006
LifeSize Communications Inc. specializes in cloud-based video conferencing and collaboration solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes, including small and medium enterprises and large corporations. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a range of products such as Lifesize Cloud, which provides seamless video meeting connectivity, and Lifesize Icon Flex, designed for small meeting spaces. Their offerings also include Lifesize Share, a wireless content-sharing solution, and Lifesize Dash, a software platform for real-time collaboration. LifeSize has earned recognition for its customer satisfaction and technological innovation, notably being the first to offer 4K video conferencing solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including healthcare, legal, financial services, and government. LifeSize operates globally, with additional offices in multiple countries and is currently a subsidiary of Serenova, LLC.

MovieBeam

Series A in 2006
MovieBeam is a digital entertainment provider that specializes in delivering video-on-demand services, primarily targeting the global hospitality industry. The company offers a convenient platform for customers to rent movies from home, featuring a diverse selection of new releases and popular films from major Hollywood studios. Utilizing over-the-air datacasting technology, MovieBeam ensures an ever-changing lineup of 100 movies, with up to 10 new titles added digitally each week, including select options in high definition. In addition to its consumer offerings, MovieBeam provides services such as MDF placement and buildouts, fiber optic cable installation, and remote monitoring, ensuring comprehensive support for its clients in the hospitality sector.

Lifesize

Series C in 2005
LifeSize Communications Inc. specializes in cloud-based video conferencing and collaboration solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes, including small and medium enterprises and large corporations. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a range of products such as Lifesize Cloud, which provides seamless video meeting connectivity, and Lifesize Icon Flex, designed for small meeting spaces. Their offerings also include Lifesize Share, a wireless content-sharing solution, and Lifesize Dash, a software platform for real-time collaboration. LifeSize has earned recognition for its customer satisfaction and technological innovation, notably being the first to offer 4K video conferencing solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including healthcare, legal, financial services, and government. LifeSize operates globally, with additional offices in multiple countries and is currently a subsidiary of Serenova, LLC.

Lifesize

Series B in 2004
LifeSize Communications Inc. specializes in cloud-based video conferencing and collaboration solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes, including small and medium enterprises and large corporations. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a range of products such as Lifesize Cloud, which provides seamless video meeting connectivity, and Lifesize Icon Flex, designed for small meeting spaces. Their offerings also include Lifesize Share, a wireless content-sharing solution, and Lifesize Dash, a software platform for real-time collaboration. LifeSize has earned recognition for its customer satisfaction and technological innovation, notably being the first to offer 4K video conferencing solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including healthcare, legal, financial services, and government. LifeSize operates globally, with additional offices in multiple countries and is currently a subsidiary of Serenova, LLC.

Omneon

Venture Round in 2004
Omneon Video Networks, Inc. specializes in providing digital content storage and processing systems tailored for media companies, facilitating the production and distribution of digital video and audio. The company develops and markets a variety of products, including Spectrum video servers and MediaGrid active storage systems, along with related software applications. Spectrum video servers are designed for real-time applications, such as multi-channel broadcast playout, while MediaGrid systems support file-based content storage, offering high-bandwidth, simultaneous multi-user access and integrated digital media processing capabilities. Omneon's products are compatible with various complementary technologies and include application programming interfaces for enhanced functionality. Their offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including multinational media conglomerates, commercial and public broadcast networks, content networks, satellite broadcasters, television service providers, local television stations, and mobile television providers. Omneon sells its products both directly to end users and indirectly through system integrators across regions such as the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Founded in 1998, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

Lifesize

Series A in 2003
LifeSize Communications Inc. specializes in cloud-based video conferencing and collaboration solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes, including small and medium enterprises and large corporations. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a range of products such as Lifesize Cloud, which provides seamless video meeting connectivity, and Lifesize Icon Flex, designed for small meeting spaces. Their offerings also include Lifesize Share, a wireless content-sharing solution, and Lifesize Dash, a software platform for real-time collaboration. LifeSize has earned recognition for its customer satisfaction and technological innovation, notably being the first to offer 4K video conferencing solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including healthcare, legal, financial services, and government. LifeSize operates globally, with additional offices in multiple countries and is currently a subsidiary of Serenova, LLC.

Omneon

Series B in 1999
Omneon Video Networks, Inc. specializes in providing digital content storage and processing systems tailored for media companies, facilitating the production and distribution of digital video and audio. The company develops and markets a variety of products, including Spectrum video servers and MediaGrid active storage systems, along with related software applications. Spectrum video servers are designed for real-time applications, such as multi-channel broadcast playout, while MediaGrid systems support file-based content storage, offering high-bandwidth, simultaneous multi-user access and integrated digital media processing capabilities. Omneon's products are compatible with various complementary technologies and include application programming interfaces for enhanced functionality. Their offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including multinational media conglomerates, commercial and public broadcast networks, content networks, satellite broadcasters, television service providers, local television stations, and mobile television providers. Omneon sells its products both directly to end users and indirectly through system integrators across regions such as the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Founded in 1998, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
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