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Nov 12, 2026

Norwest raises $4 billion fund focused on AI investments

Norwest, backed solely by Wells Fargo, raised a $4 billion fund — its largest ever — with a focus on investing in early-stage AI startups.

Nov 12, 2026·2 sources

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▪Norwest has 283 active portfolio companies, including 200 in its venture portfolio and 83 on the growth equity side
▪Wells Fargo is Norwest's sole limited partner
▪Gilead Sciences Inc. acquired Norwest portfolio company Ouro Medicines for $2.2 billion

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