Norwest Equity Partners (NEP) is a private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies in a variety of industries, including healthcare, agriculture, consumer, and business services. The firm was founded in 1961 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NEP typically invests between $30 million and $200 million in companies with revenues between $10 million and $500 million. The firm's investment strategy is focused on growth-oriented companies with strong management teams and a track record of success. NEP has invested in over 150 companies since its founding and has over $7 billion in capital under management.