Founded in 1997, Windward Ventures focuses on investing in startups in the healthcare and enterprise software sectors. The firm manages a dedicated pool of capital on behalf of its Limited Partners, which include corporate pension funds, university endowments, professional money management firms, and wealthy individuals. While the firm ceased making new investments in 2008, it continues to manage a portfolio of investments and provide advisory services to entrepreneurs and investors. Some of its notable portfolio companies include Proximetry, SynergEyes, Syntricity, Xifin, PerfectForms, and NewBlue.