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 Aerospace

Neros Technologies

Series A in 2025
Neros Technologies specializes in autonomous drone services, offering cost-effective unmanned systems designed for large-scale deployment. Their drones are optimized for long-range missions and resistant to electronic warfare, serving clients primarily in the defense sector.

Starcloud

Seed Round in 2024
Starcloud is focused on developing megawatt-scale data centers in space, with plans for scalable expansion to gigawatt capacity. The company designs power and cooling systems that leverage reduced launch costs to capitalize on the abundant energy and passive cooling available in the space environment. By providing high-speed connectivity, Starcloud aims to create cost-competitive, sustainable, and rapidly scalable data centers that support critical infrastructure needs for the future.

Neros Technologies

Seed Round in 2024
Neros Technologies specializes in autonomous drone services, offering cost-effective unmanned systems designed for large-scale deployment. Their drones are optimized for long-range missions and resistant to electronic warfare, serving clients primarily in the defense sector.

Starcloud

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Starcloud is focused on developing megawatt-scale data centers in space, with plans for scalable expansion to gigawatt capacity. The company designs power and cooling systems that leverage reduced launch costs to capitalize on the abundant energy and passive cooling available in the space environment. By providing high-speed connectivity, Starcloud aims to create cost-competitive, sustainable, and rapidly scalable data centers that support critical infrastructure needs for the future.

Mach Industries

Seed Round in 2023
Mach Industries specializes in developing advanced technology solutions for defense systems. The company focuses on producing and combusting hydrogen from field-sourced materials, aiming to enhance global security and supply chain resiliency.

SpaceX

Private Equity Round in 2023
Founded in 2002, SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Its notable projects include Falcon Heavy, Dragon, Starship, and human spaceflight initiatives.

Rosotics

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Rosotics designs, builds, and operates metal 3D printing platforms for aerospace, naval, and defense applications. It specializes in induction-based metal additive manufacturing and offers large-scale printers developed and operated in-house to produce integrated structural flight hardware and complex components that are difficult or impossible to fabricate with traditional methods. The platforms provide end-to-end production capability with integrated licensing, enabling enhanced efficiency and flexibility in manufacturing.

Physna

Series B in 2021
Physna LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in developing geometric search engine software tailored for computer-aided design and 3D printing, among other manufacturing processes. The company's innovative platform utilizes proprietary algorithms and advanced geometric deep learning technology to deconstruct 3D files into a structured format, allowing users to search, compare, and analyze 3D models for quality control and automated inspection. Physna's offerings cater to various industries, including aerospace, automotive, defense, consumer goods, and energy, empowering clients to enhance efficiency and productivity in their manufacturing operations. Additionally, Physna owns Thangs.com, a rapidly growing 3D community and search engine, which further contributes to its mission of democratizing access to 3D design and analysis tools, thus fostering innovation in areas such as product design, healthcare, augmented reality, and gaming.

SpaceX

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2002, SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Its notable projects include Falcon Heavy, Dragon, Starship, and human spaceflight initiatives.

Physna

Series B in 2021
Physna LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in developing geometric search engine software tailored for computer-aided design and 3D printing, among other manufacturing processes. The company's innovative platform utilizes proprietary algorithms and advanced geometric deep learning technology to deconstruct 3D files into a structured format, allowing users to search, compare, and analyze 3D models for quality control and automated inspection. Physna's offerings cater to various industries, including aerospace, automotive, defense, consumer goods, and energy, empowering clients to enhance efficiency and productivity in their manufacturing operations. Additionally, Physna owns Thangs.com, a rapidly growing 3D community and search engine, which further contributes to its mission of democratizing access to 3D design and analysis tools, thus fostering innovation in areas such as product design, healthcare, augmented reality, and gaming.

LandSpace

Series C in 2020
LandSpace is a Chinese aerospace company based in Beijing, specializing in the development and operation of rockets. The firm focuses on the small and medium-sized commercial aerospace application market, designing and manufacturing liquid fuel rocket engines and launch vehicles. With a commitment to innovation and independent intellectual property rights, LandSpace aims to provide standardized launch service solutions to private and commercial aerospace enterprises in China. The company possesses strong integrated design capabilities and is recognized as a national high-tech enterprise, further enhancing its reputation in the industry. As a member of the International Astronautical Federation, LandSpace is positioned as a key player in the evolving commercial aerospace sector.

Vector Launch

Series B in 2018
Vector Launch, Inc. is a company based in Tucson, Arizona, that specializes in developing software and launch vehicles tailored for micro and nano satellites. Founded in 2016 by several former members of the original SpaceX team, the company aims to provide affordable and frequent access to space, thereby facilitating innovation for startups in the aerospace sector. Vector Launch operates a vehicle and propulsion engineering facility, with additional offices located in Long Beach and San Jose, California. The company's approach combines low-cost dedicated launches with software-defined satellites, enhancing the speed and accessibility of satellite deployment. Vector Launch's offerings are particularly valuable for micro satellite developers, national security applications, and other government entities, helping to lower the barriers to entry for innovation and commerce in outer space. However, in December 2019, the company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2008, Tula Technology specializes in powertrain efficiency solutions. It develops Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation systems, integrating digital signal processing with engine controls to create variable displacement engines. This enables automotive manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and CO2 emission standards. Primarily serving the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other regions, Tula's technologies are used in over one million vehicles worldwide.

Vector Launch

Series A in 2017
Vector Launch, Inc. is a company based in Tucson, Arizona, that specializes in developing software and launch vehicles tailored for micro and nano satellites. Founded in 2016 by several former members of the original SpaceX team, the company aims to provide affordable and frequent access to space, thereby facilitating innovation for startups in the aerospace sector. Vector Launch operates a vehicle and propulsion engineering facility, with additional offices located in Long Beach and San Jose, California. The company's approach combines low-cost dedicated launches with software-defined satellites, enhancing the speed and accessibility of satellite deployment. Vector Launch's offerings are particularly valuable for micro satellite developers, national security applications, and other government entities, helping to lower the barriers to entry for innovation and commerce in outer space. However, in December 2019, the company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Vector Launch

Venture Round in 2017
Vector Launch, Inc. is a company based in Tucson, Arizona, that specializes in developing software and launch vehicles tailored for micro and nano satellites. Founded in 2016 by several former members of the original SpaceX team, the company aims to provide affordable and frequent access to space, thereby facilitating innovation for startups in the aerospace sector. Vector Launch operates a vehicle and propulsion engineering facility, with additional offices located in Long Beach and San Jose, California. The company's approach combines low-cost dedicated launches with software-defined satellites, enhancing the speed and accessibility of satellite deployment. Vector Launch's offerings are particularly valuable for micro satellite developers, national security applications, and other government entities, helping to lower the barriers to entry for innovation and commerce in outer space. However, in December 2019, the company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in 2008, Tula Technology specializes in powertrain efficiency solutions. It develops Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation systems, integrating digital signal processing with engine controls to create variable displacement engines. This enables automotive manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and CO2 emission standards. Primarily serving the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other regions, Tula's technologies are used in over one million vehicles worldwide.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2013
Founded in 2008, Tula Technology specializes in powertrain efficiency solutions. It develops Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation systems, integrating digital signal processing with engine controls to create variable displacement engines. This enables automotive manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and CO2 emission standards. Primarily serving the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other regions, Tula's technologies are used in over one million vehicles worldwide.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2012
Founded in 2008, Tula Technology specializes in powertrain efficiency solutions. It develops Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation systems, integrating digital signal processing with engine controls to create variable displacement engines. This enables automotive manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and CO2 emission standards. Primarily serving the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other regions, Tula's technologies are used in over one million vehicles worldwide.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2008
Founded in 2008, Tula Technology specializes in powertrain efficiency solutions. It develops Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation systems, integrating digital signal processing with engine controls to create variable displacement engines. This enables automotive manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and CO2 emission standards. Primarily serving the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other regions, Tula's technologies are used in over one million vehicles worldwide.

KMC Constructions Limited

Private Equity Round in 2007
KMC Constructions is a fast growing construction company that specializes in national highway projects, airport runways and bridges. The company has executed several landmark projects and has a successful track record of 35 years in implementation and operation of infrastructure projects in India.

Aspect Development

Venture Round in 2000
Aspect Development provides component and supplier management (CSM) technology to improve the product-development cycle of manufacturing. It provides collaborative solutions for business-to-business eCommerce and inbound supply management. Its solutions for the enterprise and eMarkets and exchanges provide decision support and content for procurement, product development, operations, and eCommerce between trading partners. These solutions enable aggregation and collaboration among design, procurement, and operations across various divisions within an enterprise, as well as solutions for establishing a collaborative Internet Exchange, or portal. The company’s customers operate in the electronics/technology, aerospace and defense, automotive, industrial equipment, energy, utilities, chemical/pharmaceutical, and consumer packaged goods industries. It was acquired by i2 Technologies, Inc. in June 9, 2000. The company is based in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Hampshire, United Kingdom.

Agile Software Corporation

Venture Round in 1996
Agile Software Corporation develops an integrated suite of product lifecycle management software and related consulting services. Its product lines include Agile 9, Agile e6, Agile Advantage, and Cimmetry, covering product collaboration, data management, portfolio, cost, quality, governance, engineering collaboration, AutoVue, catalog, requirements, customer needs, configuration, and maintenance. The company serves electronics, high‑technology, life‑sciences, consumer packaged goods, automotive, industrial, and aerospace‑defense customers through direct sales, distributors, systems integrators, and consulting partners. Products are sold in North America, Europe, and the Asia‑Pacific. Founded in 1995, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California, and became a subsidiary of Oracle Corp. in 2007.

Microchip Technology

Venture Round in 1989
Microchip Technology Incorporated is a prominent provider of semiconductor products specializing in embedded control solutions. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, the company develops a diverse range of products, including 8-bit and 16-bit microcontrollers, digital signal controllers, and various interface devices. Its offerings also encompass linear and mixed-signal solutions, power management, and application-specific standard products, such as security devices. Microchip's development tools assist system designers in customizing their applications, thereby reducing risk and lowering overall system costs. The company serves over 120,000 customers across multiple sectors, including industrial, automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace, defense, and communications. Microchip Technology is recognized for its reliable technical support and commitment to quality, enabling efficient design and faster time to market for its clients.
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