Hummer Winblad Venture Partners (HWVP) is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in software companies. Founded in 1989 by Ann Winblad and John Hummer, HWVP was the first venture capital firm to focus exclusively on software investments. Over the years, the firm has supported numerous startups across various software sectors, including desktop applications, embedded systems, client-server architectures, distributed computing, internet services, and cloud computing.

Notably, HWVP was an early investor in Napster, the pioneering file-sharing service, and in the wedding portal The Knot. The firm's investment philosophy centers on providing capital, strategic support, and industry expertise to help entrepreneurs build successful software companies. HWVP's team comprises individuals with deep technical backgrounds and operational experience, enabling them to offer valuable guidance to portfolio companies.

The firm's commitment to software innovation and its extensive network have contributed to the growth and success of many startups in the software industry.