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 on Demand

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SkyStream Networks

Venture Round in 2003
SkyStream Networks develops market-leading networking solutions for advanced video and IP services. Our solutions enable our service provider, enterprise and federal customers to deliver enhanced video and IP services cost-effectively over wired and wireless networks. SkyStream's customers and partners include BT, Clear Channel Worldwide, Convergent Media, EchoStar Communications Corporation, Gilat, New Skies Satellites, Safeway, Telefonica and Telespazio.
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