Norwest Strengthens Leadership and Investment Teams with Key Promotions

Norwest Venture Partners, a leading venture capital firm focused on early and growth-stage technology investments, announced a series of key promotions to strengthen its global leadership and investment teams. These strategic moves demonstrate the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a dynamic environment for future growth.

The promotions encompass individuals across various regions and investment stages, reflecting Norwest’s dedication to building a diverse and geographically dispersed leadership team. Jeff Lieberman and Karina Yao ascend to Managing Partners in North America, while David Yuan and Kevin Kennedy are promoted to General Partners. These individuals represent a range of expertise and experience within the technology sector, showcasing Norwest’s commitment to investing in innovative and disruptive companies.

Across the Atlantic, the London office sees Jenny Strasburg elevated to General Partner. Her promotion acknowledges her proven track record in identifying and supporting high-growth European technology companies. Similarly, Mikul Seth and Mukesh Mehta advance to General Partners in India, underscoring Norwest’s growing confidence in the Indian technology landscape and its commitment to expanding its presence in the region.

Beyond geographic diversification, the promotions also encompass professionals specializing in various investment stages. The elevation of Peter Mikkelsen to Partner within the early-stage venture capital team highlights Norwest’s continued focus on identifying and nurturing promising startups. Additionally, the promotion of David Zilberberg to Partner within the growth equity team emphasizes the firm’s commitment to supporting established technology companies as they scale and navigate new markets.

“These promotions reflect our team members’ incredible talent and dedication,” said Terry Geoghegan, Managing Partner at Norwest Venture Partners. “We are confident they will play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s future and driving continued success for our investors and portfolio companies.”

The strategic promotions at Norwest Venture Partners illustrate the firm’s commitment to investing in its people and fostering a culture of excellence. By recognizing and promoting talented individuals across diverse functions and geographic regions, Norwest positions itself for continued leadership and success within the dynamic venture capital landscape.