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Delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry
About Nov
NOV Inc., formerly known as National Oilwell Varco, is a multinational corporation headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company is a global provider of equipment, technology, and expertise for the oil and gas industry.
NOV's business is segmented into several units that work collaboratively across its global operations. These units design, construct, manufacture, and sell systems, components, and products for oil and gas drilling and production. The company also provides oilfield services and supply chain integration for the upstream oil and gas sector. NOV operates in over 500 locations across six continents, delivering solutions that aim to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability for its customers.
In addition to its core oil and gas offerings, NOV is involved in the industrial and renewable energy sectors. The company provides advanced drilling, production, and energy transition solutions. One of its business units, Fiber Glass Systems, supplies composite piping systems, fittings, and structures to various industries, including oil and gas, chemical, marine, offshore, fuel handling, and mining.
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- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1841
- Headquarters
- Houston, United States
- Listing
- IPO 1997
- Employees
- 37,751
- Open positions
- 545
- Dealroom signal
- 37.7/100
- Industry
- Energy
- Sector
- Energy
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 3 companies, latest Oct 2017
- Capital deployed
- $0
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST IPO DEBT✓Debt | Sep 2024 | $1.5B | — | Wells Fargo and Company | ↗ |
| GRANTOther financing | Aug 2018 | $9K | — | Innovation Norway | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Nov's team grew 23.1% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Innovation Norway
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Wells Fargo and Company
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