Norwest Venture Partners

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.

Mohammad Abbas

Investor

Robert Abbott

Partner

Ryan Abdullah

Analyst

Ehi Akhirome

Investor

Bayan Alizadeh

Investor

Gal Amran

Investor

Tiba Aynechi Ph.D

General Partner

Parker Barrile

Partner and Co-Head of Consumer

Lauren Beauchamp

Growth Equity Investor

Scott Beechuk

Partner

Katie Belding

Partner, Portfolio Services

Kurt Betcher

Administrative Partner

Jordan Booker

Investor

Laura E. Boyd

Principal, Head of Mergers Acquisitions and Capital Markets

Yoni Braun

Vice President

Shiv Chaudhary

Managing Director

Priti Youssef Choksi

Partner

Casper De Clercq

General Partner

Nathan Cohen

Vice President

Elaine Dai

Associate

Ran Ding

Partner

Matthew De Dominicis

Partner and CFO

Michael D’Arrigo

Investor

Philip Fleischman

Vice President

David Glaser

Investor

Anubha Goyal

Investor, Norwest India

Ken Graham

Investor

Aidan Greenstein

Investor

Guillermo Grimaldo

Investor

Promod Haque

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Garrett Hardesty

Investor

Ryan Harris

General Partner

Matthew Howard

Managing Partner

Sean Jacobsohn

Partner

Trey Jennings

Senior Associate

Krish Kapadia

Vice President, Norwest India

Paul Kigawa

Investor

Nikhil Kookada

Principal, Norwest India

Parul Laddha

Investor, Norwest India

Jordan Leites

Associate

Sam Lesser

Investor

Sonia Li

Investor

Charles Li

Associate

Brian Matesic

Principal

Cassie McHenry

Investor

JP McKeever

Investor

John McNeil

Investor

Scott Mitchell

Vice President

Venkat Mohan

Operating Partner and Board Member

Dror Nahumi

General Partner

Michelle Nie

Venture Investor

Ginny Pan

Investor

Connor Pike

Vice President

Ankit Prasad

Principal, Norwest India

Irem Rami

Principal, Growth Equity and Venture

Ashwin Ravi

Associate

David Rudnitsky

Principal and CRO Operating Executive, Portfolio Services

Gabrielle Rush

Investor

Samuel Saldarriaga

Investor

Umang Sanghvi

Investor, Norwest India

Christopher Scullin

Principal, Growth and Equity

Suraj Shah

Investor

Niren Shah

Managing Director and Head of Norwest India

Jordan Siegal

Associate

Chris Sondej

Vice President

Gabe Stauber

Vice President

David Su

Partner

Laurie Tennant

Principal, People Advisory

Matthew Uthupan

Investor

Sanchana Vasikaran

Investor

Vidushi Verma

Investor, Norwest India

Kathryn Weinmann

Vice President

Jessica Yi

Vice President of Enterprise Ventures Team and Tech Venture

Edward Yip

Partner

Michael Zarian

Investor

Justin Zhang

Investor

David Zilberman

General Partner

Dave Zilberman

General Partner

Past deals in Wireless

Celona

Series C in 2022
Celona, Inc. specializes in cloud-based networking solutions that integrate 5G technology with enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the deployment and operation of cellular wireless networks, eliminating the need for multiple separate products. Celona's architecture facilitates the use of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States, enabling enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and simplify the integration of cellular networks with existing IT systems. The company's innovative approach combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning to address the connectivity needs of applications reliant on edge computing, thereby supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading technology companies, contributing to the development of products across various domains, including chipsets and cloud-based software.

Wiliot

Series C in 2021
WIliot is a fabless semiconductor company developing passive SoC platforms for the IoT market. No battery and seamless connectivity operation will be the baseline enabler of IoT future growth.

Wyze

Series A in 2020
Wyze Labs, Inc. is a company that designs and develops smart home technology, with a focus on making it accessible and affordable for everyone. Founded in 2017 and based in Kirkland, Washington, Wyze offers a range of products, including the WyzeCam, which features live streaming, motion and sound detection, night vision, and two-way audio capabilities. These products are compatible with popular voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant, enhancing user convenience. Wyze Labs collaborates with innovative manufacturers to deliver high-quality, user-friendly products at competitive prices, selling its offerings primarily through online channels.

Wyze

Series A in 2020
Wyze Labs, Inc. is a company that designs and develops smart home technology, with a focus on making it accessible and affordable for everyone. Founded in 2017 and based in Kirkland, Washington, Wyze offers a range of products, including the WyzeCam, which features live streaming, motion and sound detection, night vision, and two-way audio capabilities. These products are compatible with popular voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant, enhancing user convenience. Wyze Labs collaborates with innovative manufacturers to deliver high-quality, user-friendly products at competitive prices, selling its offerings primarily through online channels.

Celona

Series B in 2020
Celona, Inc. specializes in cloud-based networking solutions that integrate 5G technology with enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the deployment and operation of cellular wireless networks, eliminating the need for multiple separate products. Celona's architecture facilitates the use of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States, enabling enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and simplify the integration of cellular networks with existing IT systems. The company's innovative approach combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning to address the connectivity needs of applications reliant on edge computing, thereby supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading technology companies, contributing to the development of products across various domains, including chipsets and cloud-based software.

Celona

Series A in 2019
Celona, Inc. specializes in cloud-based networking solutions that integrate 5G technology with enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the deployment and operation of cellular wireless networks, eliminating the need for multiple separate products. Celona's architecture facilitates the use of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States, enabling enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and simplify the integration of cellular networks with existing IT systems. The company's innovative approach combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning to address the connectivity needs of applications reliant on edge computing, thereby supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading technology companies, contributing to the development of products across various domains, including chipsets and cloud-based software.

Wiliot

Series B in 2019
WIliot is a fabless semiconductor company developing passive SoC platforms for the IoT market. No battery and seamless connectivity operation will be the baseline enabler of IoT future growth.

Wyze

Series A in 2019
Wyze Labs, Inc. is a company that designs and develops smart home technology, with a focus on making it accessible and affordable for everyone. Founded in 2017 and based in Kirkland, Washington, Wyze offers a range of products, including the WyzeCam, which features live streaming, motion and sound detection, night vision, and two-way audio capabilities. These products are compatible with popular voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant, enhancing user convenience. Wyze Labs collaborates with innovative manufacturers to deliver high-quality, user-friendly products at competitive prices, selling its offerings primarily through online channels.

Mist Systems

Series C in 2018
Mist Systems, Inc. specializes in transforming indoor Wi-Fi experiences through an AI-driven wireless platform. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company employs real-time data analytics, signal processing, and machine learning to enhance network performance. Its offerings include cloud-managed access points and various subscription services, such as Wi-Fi assurance, Marvis virtual assistant, user engagement, and asset visibility. Mist Systems serves multiple industries, including retail, education, digital workplaces, and healthcare, by enabling enterprises to deliver reliable and measurable wireless services without the need for battery-powered beacons. The company operates as a subsidiary of Juniper Networks, Inc. and has additional offices in Austin and San Francisco, Texas.

Wiliot

Series A in 2017
WIliot is a fabless semiconductor company developing passive SoC platforms for the IoT market. No battery and seamless connectivity operation will be the baseline enabler of IoT future growth.

Mist Systems

Series B in 2016
Mist Systems, Inc. specializes in transforming indoor Wi-Fi experiences through an AI-driven wireless platform. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company employs real-time data analytics, signal processing, and machine learning to enhance network performance. Its offerings include cloud-managed access points and various subscription services, such as Wi-Fi assurance, Marvis virtual assistant, user engagement, and asset visibility. Mist Systems serves multiple industries, including retail, education, digital workplaces, and healthcare, by enabling enterprises to deliver reliable and measurable wireless services without the need for battery-powered beacons. The company operates as a subsidiary of Juniper Networks, Inc. and has additional offices in Austin and San Francisco, Texas.

Mist Systems

Series A in 2016
Mist Systems, Inc. specializes in transforming indoor Wi-Fi experiences through an AI-driven wireless platform. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company employs real-time data analytics, signal processing, and machine learning to enhance network performance. Its offerings include cloud-managed access points and various subscription services, such as Wi-Fi assurance, Marvis virtual assistant, user engagement, and asset visibility. Mist Systems serves multiple industries, including retail, education, digital workplaces, and healthcare, by enabling enterprises to deliver reliable and measurable wireless services without the need for battery-powered beacons. The company operates as a subsidiary of Juniper Networks, Inc. and has additional offices in Austin and San Francisco, Texas.

Telcare

Series C in 2014
Telcare wirelessly bridges the last mile between patients and physicians for the care of chronic illness using machine-2-machine cellular technology. The Company's first product in development is the TelCheck glucose meter, which automatically relays home glucose testing data to the physician or care manager and displays immediate clinical feedback and coaching on the screen of the meter. Telcare recently won the people's choice award at the 2009 CTIA show in San Diego, CA

Vanu

Series B in 2008
Vanu, Inc. specializes in developing mobile communications solutions aimed at enhancing connectivity for off-grid markets. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, with additional offices in India and Rwanda, the company provides a range of products including GSM/EDGE and LTE base stations, as well as a 3G solution optimized for remote areas. Vanu's offerings also include coverage as a service, the VanuMaps tool for identifying coverage gaps, and a cellular suppression solution for secure environments. The company supports multiple wireless services through its Anywave Base Station and MultiRAN virtual base station, which enables multiple operators to share a single physical network. Additionally, Vanu provides consulting services and technical support to service providers and system integrators, facilitating efficient network operation and management for commercial carriers and government clients.

Yipes

Series C in 2005
Yipes is a data communications services provider. It was acquired in 2007 by Indian telecommunications service provider Reliance Communications. Yipes delivers scalable business-to-business and business-to-Internet IP networking services. Their regional IP network Yipes MAN seamlessly extends your company's LAN to other business locations or to business partner locations. Their Yipes NET Internet service brings the Web to your LAN at breakaway speeds. Yipes NET customers can also take advantage of Yipes' industry-leading security offering Yipes WALL managed firewall service, to safeguard their private information from the dangers of the public Internet. Yipes NAN replaces private line and frame relay services with the simplicity of Ethernet. Yipes WEB offers a full portfolio of Internet management services. Yipes TOUGH enables customers to extend the redundancy on their customer premise to the Yipes Network.

Airespace

Series D in 2004
Airespace is a market leader in the design and development of wireless networking platforms that support business-critical applications. The company's AireWave Director(TM) Software provides dynamic RF intelligence for network optimization, air tight security, seamless mobility, and support for real-time applications, such as voice. With Airespace, enterprises can maximize the value of mobility by putting the air space to work.

Airespace

Series C in 2003
Airespace is a market leader in the design and development of wireless networking platforms that support business-critical applications. The company's AireWave Director(TM) Software provides dynamic RF intelligence for network optimization, air tight security, seamless mobility, and support for real-time applications, such as voice. With Airespace, enterprises can maximize the value of mobility by putting the air space to work.

Airespace

Series B in 2002
Airespace is a market leader in the design and development of wireless networking platforms that support business-critical applications. The company's AireWave Director(TM) Software provides dynamic RF intelligence for network optimization, air tight security, seamless mobility, and support for real-time applications, such as voice. With Airespace, enterprises can maximize the value of mobility by putting the air space to work.

Yipes

Series A in 2002
Yipes is a data communications services provider. It was acquired in 2007 by Indian telecommunications service provider Reliance Communications. Yipes delivers scalable business-to-business and business-to-Internet IP networking services. Their regional IP network Yipes MAN seamlessly extends your company's LAN to other business locations or to business partner locations. Their Yipes NET Internet service brings the Web to your LAN at breakaway speeds. Yipes NET customers can also take advantage of Yipes' industry-leading security offering Yipes WALL managed firewall service, to safeguard their private information from the dangers of the public Internet. Yipes NAN replaces private line and frame relay services with the simplicity of Ethernet. Yipes WEB offers a full portfolio of Internet management services. Yipes TOUGH enables customers to extend the redundancy on their customer premise to the Yipes Network.

Resonext Communications

Series C in 2002
Resonext is a provider of integrated silicon complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions for 802.11a and multiband (802.11a/b/g) platforms primarily in the United States.

Resonext Communications

Series C in 2002
Resonext is a provider of integrated silicon complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions for 802.11a and multiband (802.11a/b/g) platforms primarily in the United States.

Winphoria Networks

Series B in 2001
Winphoria Networks focuses on the development of mobile networking products. Winphoria Networks is acquired by Motorola Solutions. Winphoria Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

Resonext Communications

Series B in 2000
Resonext is a provider of integrated silicon complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions for 802.11a and multiband (802.11a/b/g) platforms primarily in the United States.

MobileStar Network

Series B in 2000
The MobileStarSM Network was designed with the mobile professional in mind. With over 130 active sites, MobileStar has the largest wireless broadband footprint in the world. MobileStar has sites in 18 of the top 20 major U.S. metropolitan areas and almost 60% of the top 50. More locations mean more chance that there is a MobileStar location where you are traveling.

Winphoria Networks

Series A in 2000
Winphoria Networks focuses on the development of mobile networking products. Winphoria Networks is acquired by Motorola Solutions. Winphoria Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

Resonext Communications

Series A in 2000
Resonext is a provider of integrated silicon complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions for 802.11a and multiband (802.11a/b/g) platforms primarily in the United States.

Wired Business

Venture Round in 2000
Wired Business is a facilities-based provider of broadband data communications services. Wired Business provides broadband Internet access to multi-tenant office buildings through the building's existing copper infrastructure. Quickly, easily, and with no construction or cost the building is rejuvenated -- ready for the 21st century, and ready to serve the data and communications needs of all its tenants. Their Wired Building services are high-bandwidth and all digital ensuring the highest quality service available. Every building is designed to be its own data communications POP (point of presence) thereby guaranteeing the most reliable service available at the most cost effective prices. By having a presence in the building, They are also able to provide service more quickly than any other solution. High speed Internet access can be turned on in a matter of hours, instead of 30 or more days. It also allows us to custom tailor a solution to fit your exact needs and specifications.

Yipes

Series B in 2000
Yipes is a data communications services provider. It was acquired in 2007 by Indian telecommunications service provider Reliance Communications. Yipes delivers scalable business-to-business and business-to-Internet IP networking services. Their regional IP network Yipes MAN seamlessly extends your company's LAN to other business locations or to business partner locations. Their Yipes NET Internet service brings the Web to your LAN at breakaway speeds. Yipes NET customers can also take advantage of Yipes' industry-leading security offering Yipes WALL managed firewall service, to safeguard their private information from the dangers of the public Internet. Yipes NAN replaces private line and frame relay services with the simplicity of Ethernet. Yipes WEB offers a full portfolio of Internet management services. Yipes TOUGH enables customers to extend the redundancy on their customer premise to the Yipes Network.

Yipes

Series A in 2000
Yipes is a data communications services provider. It was acquired in 2007 by Indian telecommunications service provider Reliance Communications. Yipes delivers scalable business-to-business and business-to-Internet IP networking services. Their regional IP network Yipes MAN seamlessly extends your company's LAN to other business locations or to business partner locations. Their Yipes NET Internet service brings the Web to your LAN at breakaway speeds. Yipes NET customers can also take advantage of Yipes' industry-leading security offering Yipes WALL managed firewall service, to safeguard their private information from the dangers of the public Internet. Yipes NAN replaces private line and frame relay services with the simplicity of Ethernet. Yipes WEB offers a full portfolio of Internet management services. Yipes TOUGH enables customers to extend the redundancy on their customer premise to the Yipes Network.

Gold Wire Technology

Venture Round in 2000
Gold Wire Technology provides network configuration management tools for large data communication distributors. It is a software company that offers software to control and manage configuration of services for internet service distributors. It develops, sells, and supports multi-vendor infrastructure integrity assurance solutions for enterprises with revenue or compliance-critical networks in the financial services, retail, automotive, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries. Gold Wire Technology is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 1997 and the company was acquired by Intelliden on August 9, 2004.
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