Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California. It invests in seed, early, and growth-stage companies across technology, energy, financial services, healthcare, internet, mobile, outsourcing, manufacturing, media, and retail sectors. The firm seeks ambitious founders and aims to help them build long-lasting, scalable businesses, often taking the lead or significant co-investor roles and providing strategic guidance, networks, and resources. It maintains an international footprint, including investments in India and other regions, reflecting a global approach to partnering with fast-growing companies. Sequoia emphasizes strong teams, innovative products or services, and the potential for rapid growth, positioning itself as a long-term partner for companies that redefine their markets.

Abheek Anand

Managing Director

Michelle Bailhe

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Bogomil Balkansky

Partner

Julien Bek

Partner

Past deals in ASEAN

Rartogo

Seed Round in 2023
Rartogo is a global B2B platform for sourcing and exporting auto component aftermarket parts and general spares. The company facilitates a controlled supply chain by connecting buyers, suppliers, and technology businesses with reliable aftermarket components at competitive prices, supporting tooling development and ensuring performance. It focuses on expanding manufacturing ecosystems in regions such as India and ASEAN to strengthen their role in global trade and participate in the ongoing transformation of manufacturing and supply chains within the automotive sector.

Qoala

Series B in 2022
Qoala is an InsureTech company founded in 2018 and based in Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia. It specializes in providing online insurance services for various needs, including flight and train delays, phone screen damages, and e-commerce logistics. By leveraging advanced technologies such as big data, machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain, Qoala aims to transform the insurance landscape in Indonesia. The company collaborates with major e-commerce and travel platforms to offer innovative insurance products that enhance customer experiences.

Us2.ai

Series A in 2022
Us2.ai specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven software and digital tools for echocardiography. Based in Singapore, it offers online solutions to simplify access to echo analysis results and heart ultrasound.

ONE Championship

Venture Round in 2021
ONE Championship is Asia's largest sports media property with a global broadcast to over 1 billion potential viewers across 128 countries. Headquartered in Singapore, the world’s most exciting martial arts organization is home to some of the greatest martial artists in the world, hosting Asia's greatest sports entertainment events in the largest stadiums of the most iconic cities across the region.

Beam

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Beam, an experience-driven payments platform, has been revolutionizing payments in Southeast Asia with its proprietary one-click checkout. Leveraging a comprehensive range of payment options – cards, e-wallets, mobile banking, Buy Now Pay Later, and installments – Beam caters to the diverse payment preferences of Southeast Asian consumers. Businesses can effortlessly integrate Beam's services, eliminating integration hassles and enabling instant payment acceptance. The company was established in 2019 and is headquartered in Singapore! Ready, set, Beam.

Personetics

Private Equity Round in 2021
Personetics Technologies Ltd. is a provider of customer interaction technology designed specifically for the financial services sector. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in White Plains, New York, the company also has a research and development center in Nazareth, Israel, and additional offices in Tel Aviv, Israel, and Singapore. Personetics offers a range of solutions, including the Personetics Digital Banker, which facilitates customer-centric processes across various digital channels, and Personetics Anywhere, which enables personalized assistance through messaging platforms. The company’s Self-Driving Finance platform engages retail and small business customers by providing tailored guidance in financial management. By leveraging real-time analytics and a library of banking-specific predictions, Personetics empowers financial institutions to enhance customer experiences, convert passive users into active participants, and streamline operations.

Insider

Series C in 2020
Insider is a growth management platform that assists digital marketers in optimizing their strategies across the entire marketing funnel, from acquisition to retention and revenue generation. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, the company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to provide real-time predictive segmentation. This enables marketers to create personalized customer journeys across various channels, including web, mobile, and advertising platforms. Insider's unified data layer simplifies implementation and usage, reducing reliance on complex IT integrations. The platform is designed to minimize marketing waste by enhancing cross-channel customer experiences and optimizing return on ad spend. With a focus on delivering insights that enhance personalization efforts, Insider serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, finance, automotive, and travel, and has established a global presence with offices in multiple countries.

Trusting Social

Series B in 2020
Trusting Social is an AI fintech company that enables financial inclusion by providing credit scoring and underwriting solutions based on proprietary machine learning and alternative data. The platform assesses credit risk for individuals not covered by traditional bureaus, enabling lenders to extend credit to underbanked segments in emerging markets. It operates across Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and the Philippines, and is headquartered in Singapore with offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Bonifacio Global City, Mumbai, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Pune, and Melbourne. The company offers Credit Scoring 2.0 and supports digital onboarding with secure transactions, including biometric facial recognition, to verify application data and manage fraud. By transforming disparate data into trust scores, Trusting Social helps financial institutions extend credit to financially invisible consumers while managing risk.

Freshworks

Series H in 2019
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

Trusting Social

Series A in 2019
Trusting Social is an AI fintech company that enables financial inclusion by providing credit scoring and underwriting solutions based on proprietary machine learning and alternative data. The platform assesses credit risk for individuals not covered by traditional bureaus, enabling lenders to extend credit to underbanked segments in emerging markets. It operates across Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and the Philippines, and is headquartered in Singapore with offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Bonifacio Global City, Mumbai, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Pune, and Melbourne. The company offers Credit Scoring 2.0 and supports digital onboarding with secure transactions, including biometric facial recognition, to verify application data and manage fraud. By transforming disparate data into trust scores, Trusting Social helps financial institutions extend credit to financially invisible consumers while managing risk.

90 Seconds

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2010, 90 Seconds is a global leader in cloud-based video production platforms. Its platform enables brands worldwide to efficiently manage video projects from planning to delivery, offering services such as international video production, urgent video production, and corporate video production.

BasisAI

Seed Round in 2019
BasisAI is a technology company based in Singapore that develops an artificial intelligence platform aimed at facilitating enterprise growth and managing risk. The company offers the BasisAI Technology Platform, which enables organizations to track data, monitor algorithms, and deploy AI models securely. By leveraging machine intelligence, BasisAI's platform supports financial technology and Internet firms in adopting AI effectively. It focuses on ensuring data provenance, algorithmic integrity, and AI explainability, thereby helping enterprises establish robust structures and frameworks for AI implementation.

ONE Championship

Series D in 2018
ONE Championship is Asia's largest sports media property with a global broadcast to over 1 billion potential viewers across 128 countries. Headquartered in Singapore, the world’s most exciting martial arts organization is home to some of the greatest martial artists in the world, hosting Asia's greatest sports entertainment events in the largest stadiums of the most iconic cities across the region.

Zoomcar

Debt Financing in 2018
Zoomcar is an online car-sharing marketplace operating in emerging markets like India, Southeast Asia, and Egypt since 2013. It connects car owners ('Hosts') with individuals needing temporary vehicles ('Guests'), facilitating safe and convenient car sharing. Zoomcar offers over 20,000 cars across 50 cities, empowering Hosts to earn passive income while providing Guests with affordable driving experiences.

Zoomcar

Series C in 2018
Zoomcar is an online car-sharing marketplace operating in emerging markets like India, Southeast Asia, and Egypt since 2013. It connects car owners ('Hosts') with individuals needing temporary vehicles ('Guests'), facilitating safe and convenient car sharing. Zoomcar offers over 20,000 cars across 50 cities, empowering Hosts to earn passive income while providing Guests with affordable driving experiences.

Hyper Anna

Series A in 2017
Hyper Anna is an AI-powered analytics platform that enables users to analyze data and share insights instantly, regardless of their skill level. It replaces repetitive tasks like number crunching and presentation design, helping businesses make efficient decisions through data.

Traveloka

Venture Round in 2017
Traveloka is an online travel aggregator based in Indonesia, primarily focused on helping customers search for and book various travel options. It operates a comprehensive platform that enables users to compare and book flights, hotels, villas, apartments, transportation, tours, holiday packages, and activities. By providing a user-friendly search engine, Traveloka aims to simplify the travel planning process, allowing individuals to find accommodations and tickets that meet their specific needs. The company has expanded its operations to six countries and continues to explore new initiatives to enhance its impact in the travel industry.

Zoomcar

Series B in 2016
Zoomcar is an online car-sharing marketplace operating in emerging markets like India, Southeast Asia, and Egypt since 2013. It connects car owners ('Hosts') with individuals needing temporary vehicles ('Guests'), facilitating safe and convenient car sharing. Zoomcar offers over 20,000 cars across 50 cities, empowering Hosts to earn passive income while providing Guests with affordable driving experiences.

90 Seconds

Series A in 2016
Founded in 2010, 90 Seconds is a global leader in cloud-based video production platforms. Its platform enables brands worldwide to efficiently manage video projects from planning to delivery, offering services such as international video production, urgent video production, and corporate video production.

KFit

Series A in 2016
KFit Holdings Pte Ltd operates an online platform and mobile application that allows users to discover, plan, and book a range of fitness, beauty, and wellness activities at various participating outlets in cities such as Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The company offers a monthly membership known as the KFit Fitness Pass, which permits members to access up to ten fitness classes and activities each month for a fixed fee. By partnering with studios, gyms, spas, and salons, KFit provides a flexible solution for individuals seeking diverse workout options and wellness services. Established in 2012, KFit is headquartered in Singapore and aims to enhance the fitness experience by providing easy access to a variety of activities tailored to members' preferences.

Fave

Series A in 2016
Fave is a fintech platform designed to facilitate the transition of offline merchants into the digital economy. The application connects consumers with local businesses, enabling users to plan activities, purchase discounted offers, and enhance their engagement with merchants in various sectors, including health and fitness, food, and wellness. By serving as a payment aggregator for major cards and digital wallets, Fave streamlines transactions and provides a seamless payment experience. The platform also offers merchants additional value through integrated marketing, data services, financing, and operational support, allowing them to focus on their core offerings. Operating in over 35 cities across Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, Fave aims to foster growth for both merchants and consumers, ultimately enhancing accessibility to a wide range of services.

KFit

Seed Round in 2015
KFit Holdings Pte Ltd operates an online platform and mobile application that allows users to discover, plan, and book a range of fitness, beauty, and wellness activities at various participating outlets in cities such as Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The company offers a monthly membership known as the KFit Fitness Pass, which permits members to access up to ten fitness classes and activities each month for a fixed fee. By partnering with studios, gyms, spas, and salons, KFit provides a flexible solution for individuals seeking diverse workout options and wellness services. Established in 2012, KFit is headquartered in Singapore and aims to enhance the fitness experience by providing easy access to a variety of activities tailored to members' preferences.

Zoomcar

Venture Round in 2015
Zoomcar is an online car-sharing marketplace operating in emerging markets like India, Southeast Asia, and Egypt since 2013. It connects car owners ('Hosts') with individuals needing temporary vehicles ('Guests'), facilitating safe and convenient car sharing. Zoomcar offers over 20,000 cars across 50 cities, empowering Hosts to earn passive income while providing Guests with affordable driving experiences.

iCarsClub

Venture Round in 2014
iCarsclub is an online car rental platform based in Singapore that addresses the challenges of car ownership costs and provides affordable rental options. The company operates a peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace, allowing vehicle owners to rent their cars to individuals in need of transportation. This innovative platform enables users to access vehicles nearby at competitive hourly or daily rates, making car rentals more accessible and economical for the community. By facilitating direct transactions between car owners and renters, iCarsclub aims to enhance the car rental experience while promoting a more efficient use of resources.

CastingDB

Angel Round in 2014
CastingDB Pte. Ltd. is an online platform designed to connect talents with talent-seekers in the arts, entertainment, and media industries. Established in 2014 and based in Singapore, CastingDB serves a diverse range of professionals, including actors, singers, dancers, magicians, musicians, hosts, models, writers, directors, producers, film and stage crews, and casting agents globally. The platform allows users to create profiles, upload their CVs, photos, and videos, and interact with one another, facilitating networking and career opportunities. By streamlining the discovery process for talents and job providers, CastingDB fosters connections that support the growth of careers in creative fields.

Calm.io

Series A in 2013
Calm.io is a technology company focused on automating DevOps processes in environments characterized by containers, clouds, and microservices. The company's platform simplifies the deployment, management, and maintenance of distributed applications across various infrastructures, including private and public clouds, as well as bare metal servers. It supports a range of technologies, including Docker, virtual machines, and binaries, facilitating IT automation and improving operational efficiency for IT departments. Calm.io is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Bangalore and Singapore.

Skyscanner

Venture Round in 2013
Founded in 2001, Skyscanner is a global travel search platform that helps users compare and book flights, hotels, and car rentals from millions of options worldwide.

Bubbly

Series E in 2012
Bubbly Inc. is a Singapore-based company that develops a social voice application, enabling users to connect and share voice messages globally. The Bubbly app allows users to follow celebrities and popular figures, listen to updates in their authentic voices, and share their own voice recordings enhanced with various audio effects and filters. The platform functions across both feature phones and smartphones, expanding its reach to a wide audience. Bubbly is recognized for its innovative approach to social messaging, likened to "Twitter with a voice," and has gained over 30 million users, particularly in Asia. With recent updates, the application has become available globally through its iPhone and Android versions, further enhancing user engagement. Founded in 2003 and formerly known as Bubble Motion, Bubbly operates under Altruist Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and has expanded its operations to regions including Silicon Valley, India, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

Xoom

Series F in 2011
Xoom Corporation is a digital money transfer service that facilitates consumer-to-consumer transactions globally. Established in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Xoom allows users to send money to family and friends across 30 countries, including regions in Latin America, the Philippines, India, Europe, Australia, and South Africa, utilizing its website and mobile application. The company offers a range of services including cross-border bill payments, mobile phone reloading, and instant bank deposits. With its focus on security and cost-effectiveness, Xoom provides various options for money transfers such as cash pickup, bank deposits, and direct online transfers to bank accounts. As a subsidiary of PayPal, Xoom continues to innovate in the international money transfer market, making it easier for consumers to manage their financial transactions from anywhere.

Bubbly

Series D in 2011
Bubbly Inc. is a Singapore-based company that develops a social voice application, enabling users to connect and share voice messages globally. The Bubbly app allows users to follow celebrities and popular figures, listen to updates in their authentic voices, and share their own voice recordings enhanced with various audio effects and filters. The platform functions across both feature phones and smartphones, expanding its reach to a wide audience. Bubbly is recognized for its innovative approach to social messaging, likened to "Twitter with a voice," and has gained over 30 million users, particularly in Asia. With recent updates, the application has become available globally through its iPhone and Android versions, further enhancing user engagement. Founded in 2003 and formerly known as Bubble Motion, Bubbly operates under Altruist Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and has expanded its operations to regions including Silicon Valley, India, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

Xoom

Series F in 2010
Xoom Corporation is a digital money transfer service that facilitates consumer-to-consumer transactions globally. Established in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Xoom allows users to send money to family and friends across 30 countries, including regions in Latin America, the Philippines, India, Europe, Australia, and South Africa, utilizing its website and mobile application. The company offers a range of services including cross-border bill payments, mobile phone reloading, and instant bank deposits. With its focus on security and cost-effectiveness, Xoom provides various options for money transfers such as cash pickup, bank deposits, and direct online transfers to bank accounts. As a subsidiary of PayPal, Xoom continues to innovate in the international money transfer market, making it easier for consumers to manage their financial transactions from anywhere.

Bubbly

Series C in 2009
Bubbly Inc. is a Singapore-based company that develops a social voice application, enabling users to connect and share voice messages globally. The Bubbly app allows users to follow celebrities and popular figures, listen to updates in their authentic voices, and share their own voice recordings enhanced with various audio effects and filters. The platform functions across both feature phones and smartphones, expanding its reach to a wide audience. Bubbly is recognized for its innovative approach to social messaging, likened to "Twitter with a voice," and has gained over 30 million users, particularly in Asia. With recent updates, the application has become available globally through its iPhone and Android versions, further enhancing user engagement. Founded in 2003 and formerly known as Bubble Motion, Bubbly operates under Altruist Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and has expanded its operations to regions including Silicon Valley, India, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

Bubbly

Series B in 2008
Bubbly Inc. is a Singapore-based company that develops a social voice application, enabling users to connect and share voice messages globally. The Bubbly app allows users to follow celebrities and popular figures, listen to updates in their authentic voices, and share their own voice recordings enhanced with various audio effects and filters. The platform functions across both feature phones and smartphones, expanding its reach to a wide audience. Bubbly is recognized for its innovative approach to social messaging, likened to "Twitter with a voice," and has gained over 30 million users, particularly in Asia. With recent updates, the application has become available globally through its iPhone and Android versions, further enhancing user engagement. Founded in 2003 and formerly known as Bubble Motion, Bubbly operates under Altruist Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and has expanded its operations to regions including Silicon Valley, India, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

Xoom

Series E in 2007
Xoom Corporation is a digital money transfer service that facilitates consumer-to-consumer transactions globally. Established in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Xoom allows users to send money to family and friends across 30 countries, including regions in Latin America, the Philippines, India, Europe, Australia, and South Africa, utilizing its website and mobile application. The company offers a range of services including cross-border bill payments, mobile phone reloading, and instant bank deposits. With its focus on security and cost-effectiveness, Xoom provides various options for money transfers such as cash pickup, bank deposits, and direct online transfers to bank accounts. As a subsidiary of PayPal, Xoom continues to innovate in the international money transfer market, making it easier for consumers to manage their financial transactions from anywhere.

Bubbly

Series A in 2006
Bubbly Inc. is a Singapore-based company that develops a social voice application, enabling users to connect and share voice messages globally. The Bubbly app allows users to follow celebrities and popular figures, listen to updates in their authentic voices, and share their own voice recordings enhanced with various audio effects and filters. The platform functions across both feature phones and smartphones, expanding its reach to a wide audience. Bubbly is recognized for its innovative approach to social messaging, likened to "Twitter with a voice," and has gained over 30 million users, particularly in Asia. With recent updates, the application has become available globally through its iPhone and Android versions, further enhancing user engagement. Founded in 2003 and formerly known as Bubble Motion, Bubbly operates under Altruist Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and has expanded its operations to regions including Silicon Valley, India, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

Xoom

Series D in 2006
Xoom Corporation is a digital money transfer service that facilitates consumer-to-consumer transactions globally. Established in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Xoom allows users to send money to family and friends across 30 countries, including regions in Latin America, the Philippines, India, Europe, Australia, and South Africa, utilizing its website and mobile application. The company offers a range of services including cross-border bill payments, mobile phone reloading, and instant bank deposits. With its focus on security and cost-effectiveness, Xoom provides various options for money transfers such as cash pickup, bank deposits, and direct online transfers to bank accounts. As a subsidiary of PayPal, Xoom continues to innovate in the international money transfer market, making it easier for consumers to manage their financial transactions from anywhere.

Xoom

Series C in 2006
Xoom Corporation is a digital money transfer service that facilitates consumer-to-consumer transactions globally. Established in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Xoom allows users to send money to family and friends across 30 countries, including regions in Latin America, the Philippines, India, Europe, Australia, and South Africa, utilizing its website and mobile application. The company offers a range of services including cross-border bill payments, mobile phone reloading, and instant bank deposits. With its focus on security and cost-effectiveness, Xoom provides various options for money transfers such as cash pickup, bank deposits, and direct online transfers to bank accounts. As a subsidiary of PayPal, Xoom continues to innovate in the international money transfer market, making it easier for consumers to manage their financial transactions from anywhere.

Xoom

Series B in 2004
Xoom Corporation is a digital money transfer service that facilitates consumer-to-consumer transactions globally. Established in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Xoom allows users to send money to family and friends across 30 countries, including regions in Latin America, the Philippines, India, Europe, Australia, and South Africa, utilizing its website and mobile application. The company offers a range of services including cross-border bill payments, mobile phone reloading, and instant bank deposits. With its focus on security and cost-effectiveness, Xoom provides various options for money transfers such as cash pickup, bank deposits, and direct online transfers to bank accounts. As a subsidiary of PayPal, Xoom continues to innovate in the international money transfer market, making it easier for consumers to manage their financial transactions from anywhere.

Xoom

Series A in 2003
Xoom Corporation is a digital money transfer service that facilitates consumer-to-consumer transactions globally. Established in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Xoom allows users to send money to family and friends across 30 countries, including regions in Latin America, the Philippines, India, Europe, Australia, and South Africa, utilizing its website and mobile application. The company offers a range of services including cross-border bill payments, mobile phone reloading, and instant bank deposits. With its focus on security and cost-effectiveness, Xoom provides various options for money transfers such as cash pickup, bank deposits, and direct online transfers to bank accounts. As a subsidiary of PayPal, Xoom continues to innovate in the international money transfer market, making it easier for consumers to manage their financial transactions from anywhere.

FLEX

Venture Round in 1993
Flex Ltd. is a global provider of design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain services to original equipment manufacturers across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The company operates through various segments, including High Reliability Solutions, Industrial and Emerging Industries, Communications & Enterprise Compute, and Consumer Technologies Group. Flex offers a diverse range of technologies in electrical and electronic systems, software, human-machine interfaces, and Internet of Things (IoT) platforms. Its capabilities extend to designing and integrating advanced data center servers and networking equipment, as well as providing value-added services such as systems assembly, materials procurement, and inventory management. Additionally, Flex produces power supplies, chargers, and adapters for various markets, along with offering comprehensive logistics solutions, including supply chain design, asset tracking, and reverse logistics. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Singapore, Flex was formerly known as Flextronics International Ltd. and rebranded in September 2016.

Triple-A

Triple-A facilitates seamless business payments in both traditional and digital currencies. Licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and other regulatory bodies, Triple-A offers secure, compliant payment solutions via API or no-code integration, serving over 20,000 businesses worldwide.
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