Interwest partners

InterWest Partners, established in 1979, is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in the information technology and healthcare sectors. Based in Menlo Park, California, the firm has raised over $2.8 billion across ten funds. Throughout its history, InterWest has backed more than 250 companies, achieving 97 IPOs and participating in 95 acquisitions. InterWest Partners IX, one of their notable funds, closed at $606 million and primarily invests in early-stage companies within its targeted sectors. The firm is known for its successful investments in companies such as Doximity, Canva, Braze, and Glaukos. InterWest's approach focuses on partnering with world-class entrepreneurs to build leading companies in IT and healthcare, supporting them through various growth stages. While InterWest Partners is not currently seeking new investments, their legacy includes influential early wins in companies like Xilinx and CIENA in the IT sector, and COR Therapeutics and Ventritex in healthcare, cementing their reputation as a key player in the venture capital landscape.