The Norwest Venture Partners Mafia
8 people came through Norwest Venture Partners and went on to found or lead other companies.
John HerrExecutive in Residence / Operating PartnerFounded Arcoro +2Mohan KumarPartnerFounded Capillary TechnologiesKumar DandapaniHead of Data ScienceFounded CadenzaAndrew BermanInvestorFounded RunlayerAkshay RamaswamyVenture ScoutFounded OmniSue ThirlwallOperating Partner / Senior Advisor / InvestorFounded MiniluxeSaad ShahzadAssociateFounded ZoomLogi Cold Chain Logistics VisibilitySudhir MenonSenior Advisor, AI & TechnologyFounded Sema4.ai
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Norwest Venture Partners mafia?
- The Norwest Venture Partners mafia is the network of 8 people who came through Norwest Venture Partners and went on to found or lead other companies, including Arcoro, Capillary Technologies, Cadenza, Runlayer, Omni.
- Who is in the Norwest Venture Partners mafia?
- Notable members include John Herr (Arcoro), Mohan Kumar (Capillary Technologies), Kumar Dandapani (Cadenza), Andrew Berman (Runlayer), Akshay Ramaswamy (Omni), Sue Thirlwall (Miniluxe), Saad Shahzad (ZoomLogi Cold Chain Logistics Visibility), Sudhir Menon (Sema4.ai).
- What companies did Norwest Venture Partners alumni found?
- Companies founded by Norwest Venture Partners alumni include Arcoro, Capillary Technologies, Cadenza, Runlayer, Omni, Miniluxe, ZoomLogi Cold Chain Logistics Visibility, Sema4.ai.






