Growth Equity Associate, Summer 2026--Tech / Norwest Venture Partners

How to Apply: 

Click the 'Apply Now' button on the right-hand side of your screen and write this email to the recruiter: 

"Hey [X], 

I hope all is well. By way of introduction, my name is [X], a current [X] year analyst on the [X Firm, X Group] team. I'm interested in early-stage investing opportunities and a friend shared with me an opportunity pipelined by [X headhunter firm] for Norwest Venture Partners in Menlo Park. 

I'm interested! I attached my resume below for your consideration. Please let me know if there is anything else I can provide. 

Thank you, 

[X]"

Recruiter: Carter Pierce

Firm: Norwest Venture Partners 

Norwest Venture Partners (NVP) is a leading venture and growth-focused private equity firm based in Menlo Park. The firm has a 65-year track record of consistently impressive results and is now investing out of its $3Bn Fund 17, with $16B AUM.

The Growth team looks to partner with growing, capital efficient/profitable, and founder-backed/bootstrapped/lightly capitalized businesses. The team makes both control buyout and significant minority investments, usually as the first institutional backer of a company. They are seeking an enthusiastic Associate skilled in both sourcing and identifying new opportunities and conducting thorough diligence thereafter. Associates split their time between NVP’s Menlo Park and San Francisco offices. This is a Partner-track opportunity for a Summer 2026 start.

About the Role:

• The firm is seeking an Associate to join in Summer 2026   
• Focus on early-stage investing, with buyout flexibility
• Work in Menlo Park