Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital, established in 1972, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The company focuses on investing in early to growth-stage companies across various sectors, including information technology, healthcare, financial services, and energy. Sequoia Capital provides capital and strategic support to a select group of daring founders, helping them build legendary companies and push technological boundaries. The firm typically invests between $100,000 and $100 million, with a preference for being the first investor in profitable, fast-growing companies with proven teams and products. Sequoia Capital also manages funds focused on specific regions and sectors, such as India and the technology sector.

Michelle (Bailhe) Fradin

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Bogomil Balkansky

Partner

Anas Biad

Partner

Isaiah Boone

Partner

Romie Boyd

Partner

Rosemarie Boyd

Partner

Konstantine Buhler

Partner

David Cahn

Partner

Josephine Chen

Partner

W. M. Coughran

Founder's Coach and Partner

Charlie Curnin

Partner

Joe Dobrenski

Partner of Human Capital

Helen Fan

Vice President

James Flynn

Partner

Caroline Fu

Vice President

Stacey Gerber

VP, Operations and Experiences

Christopher Graff

Partner, Global Equities

Trency Gu

Managing Director

Wayne Guo

Vice President

Ravi Gupta

Partner

Sonya Huang

Partner

Steven Ji

Partner, China

Wenji Jin

Managing Director

Kais Khimji

Partner

Marie Klemchuk

CFO

Shailesh Lakhani

Managing Director - India

Jess Lee

Partner, Seed / Early

Douglas Leone

Global Managing Partner

Shmil Levy

Partner, Israel

Alfred Lin

Partner

Luciana Lixandru

Partner

Xiaobo Lu

Partner, China

Cornelius Menke

Partner

Dean Meyer

Partner, Seed / Early

Michael Moritz

Managing Partner

Gili Raanan

General Partner

GV Ravishankar

Managing Director - India

Andrew Reed

General Partner

Lauren Reeder

Partner

George Robson

Partner

Anandamoy Roychowdhary

Principal

Bryan Schreier

Partner

Thomas Stephenson

Special Limited Partner

Sam Sun

Partner

Glen Sun

Vice President, China

Shraeyansh Thakur

Principal

Donald Valentine

Founder

Mike Vernal

Partner

Jeff Wang

Managing Partner of Sequoia Capital Global Equities

Fred Wang

Managing Director, China

Cen Wang

Partner, China

Rock Wang

Managing Director

Lynn Yang

Managing Director, China

Skee Zhang

Managing Director

Jiajia Zou

Managing Director

Past deals in Android

Miaoshou Doctor

Series E in 2021
Miaoshou Doctor is a healthcare service platform established in 2015 by Tao He and Daoliang Han, headquartered in Beijing. The company focuses on facilitating communication between patients and healthcare professionals, enabling effective management of post-diagnosis outcomes. Its platform empowers doctors to actively monitor their patients' health through ongoing counseling and prescription support, enhancing the overall patient care experience. By streamlining interactions and follow-ups, Miaoshou Doctor aims to improve health outcomes and foster better relationships between patients and their healthcare providers.

Woowa Bros

Series G in 2018
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

Samosa

Series A in 2018
Samosa Labs Software Solutions Private Limited is a Hyderabad-based company that specializes in designing and developing mobile application software aimed primarily at users who do not speak English. Founded in 2015, the company has created a video sharing app called "Samosa," which allows users to create and edit videos using various features, including filters and stickers in regional languages. With over 500 million videos shared through its Android and iOS applications, Samosa is focused on enhancing the discovery and dissemination of rich, entertaining content in Indian languages. The platform enables users to generate and share user-generated audio and GIFs, fostering a community of creativity and connection among friends and family.

Flipagram

Series B in 2015
Flipagram, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in Rolling Hills Estates, California, specializing in creating short video stories that combine photos, videos, and music. The app is compatible with iPhone, Android, and Windows mobile devices, catering to a global audience with tens of millions of monthly users. As one of the fastest-growing apps in the world, Flipagram enables users to easily craft engaging content, enhancing their storytelling capabilities. The company operates as a subsidiary of Cheerful Inc. and, as of February 2017, is also a subsidiary of Beijing Byte Dance Telecommunications Co., Ltd.

Samosa

Seed Round in 2015
Samosa Labs Software Solutions Private Limited is a Hyderabad-based company that specializes in designing and developing mobile application software aimed primarily at users who do not speak English. Founded in 2015, the company has created a video sharing app called "Samosa," which allows users to create and edit videos using various features, including filters and stickers in regional languages. With over 500 million videos shared through its Android and iOS applications, Samosa is focused on enhancing the discovery and dissemination of rich, entertaining content in Indian languages. The platform enables users to generate and share user-generated audio and GIFs, fostering a community of creativity and connection among friends and family.

VarageSale

Series B in 2015
VarageSale, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used items within local communities. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company allows users to create interest-based groups where members can list items for sale, engage in discussions, and make purchases. The platform is designed to be family-friendly and free to use, available on both web and mobile applications across various devices. With millions of members in communities throughout the United States, Canada, and beyond, VarageSale aims to foster connections among users while offering goods at lower prices than retail. The company has been positioned as a subsidiary of VerticalScope Inc. since 2017.

VarageSale

Series B in 2014
VarageSale, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used items within local communities. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company allows users to create interest-based groups where members can list items for sale, engage in discussions, and make purchases. The platform is designed to be family-friendly and free to use, available on both web and mobile applications across various devices. With millions of members in communities throughout the United States, Canada, and beyond, VarageSale aims to foster connections among users while offering goods at lower prices than retail. The company has been positioned as a subsidiary of VerticalScope Inc. since 2017.

Easemob

Series A in 2014
Easemob Technologies is a Beijing-based company that specializes in providing a PaaS platform for software developers. Founded in 2013 by Ji Fang, Jervis Liu, Strong Liu, and Johnson Ma, the company enables developers to integrate instant messaging, voice, and data services into their applications. Easemob offers open API and SDK packages that support Android, iOS, and web platforms, allowing for seamless incorporation of mobile messaging capabilities into various apps. By focusing on enterprise-level solutions, Easemob aims to enhance communication features for developers and their users.

Kiwi

Series B in 2014
Kiwi, Inc. is a mobile entertainment company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in the development of mobile games, particularly for Android devices. Founded in 2011, the company has established a strong presence in the mobile gaming market, with several titles reaching the Top 100 Grossing applications on Google Play. Kiwi is known for its commitment to creating engaging and enjoyable gaming experiences. The company has raised $9 million in funding, supported by notable investors including Sequoia Capital and prominent figures in the tech industry. As of 2015, Kiwi operates as a subsidiary of SGN Games, Inc.

VarageSale

Series A in 2014
VarageSale, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used items within local communities. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company allows users to create interest-based groups where members can list items for sale, engage in discussions, and make purchases. The platform is designed to be family-friendly and free to use, available on both web and mobile applications across various devices. With millions of members in communities throughout the United States, Canada, and beyond, VarageSale aims to foster connections among users while offering goods at lower prices than retail. The company has been positioned as a subsidiary of VerticalScope Inc. since 2017.

Moovit

Series B in 2013
Moovit is a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) provider and the world’s #1 transit app. Moovit simplifies your urban mobility in +2700 cities all around the world, making getting around town via mass transit easier and more convenient. Moovit has more than 300 million users, and was named Best Local App of 2016 by Google and Best of 2017 app by Apple. By combining information from public transit operators and authorities with live information from the user community, Moovit offers travelers a real-time picture, including the best route for their journey. The Moovit community sends active reports about their travel experience, such as bus congestion levels, cleanliness, and more to help others have a better travel experience. Moovit generates up to four billion anonymous data points a day that comprise the world's largest repository of transit data. The Big Data gathering is aided by Moovit’s network of more than 500,000 local editors, called “Mooviters”, who help map out and maintain local transit information in cities that would otherwise be unserved. Moovit is available for free on iOS, Android & Web in over 2,700 cities, across 86 countries worldwide, and can be used in 44 languages.

Wunderlist

Series B in 2013
Wunderlist is a cloud-based task management application. 6Wunderkinder is a young and innovative software startup that was founded by six friends in Berlin, Germany, on 30 August 2010. 6Wunderkinder designs and develops a cloud-based, cross platform productivity application called, which was first launched in November 2010. Today, Wunderlist is one of the most popular productivity applications and is used by millions of people around the world.

MobileIron

Series F in 2013
MobileIron, Inc. is a provider of a mobile IT platform designed to secure and manage mobile applications, content, and devices for enterprises. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a zero-trust security approach that verifies users, devices, applications, networks, and potential threats. Its core offerings include the MobileIron security platform, which encompasses unified endpoint management, access controls to prevent untrusted access to cloud services, and secure connectivity through a per-app VPN. Additionally, the platform features MobileIron Threat Defense to identify emerging threats and secure applications that enhance end-user productivity, including an enterprise app store and secure email services. MobileIron serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, healthcare, and technology, primarily through partnerships with distributors, resellers, and system integrators. As of December 2020, MobileIron operates as a subsidiary of Ivanti Software, Inc.

Shopular

Series A in 2013
Shopular, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in Redwood City, California, established in 2011. The company focuses on enhancing the shopping experience by providing users with personalized sales notifications and coupons when they are near retail locations. Available on both iPhone and Android devices, Shopular's innovative app has gained recognition for its effectiveness, being the highest-rated application in its category and featured by Time Magazine as one of the best iPhone apps in 2013. As of March 2016, Shopular operates as a subsidiary of Ebates, Inc.

Kiwi

Series A in 2013
Kiwi, Inc. is a mobile entertainment company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in the development of mobile games, particularly for Android devices. Founded in 2011, the company has established a strong presence in the mobile gaming market, with several titles reaching the Top 100 Grossing applications on Google Play. Kiwi is known for its commitment to creating engaging and enjoyable gaming experiences. The company has raised $9 million in funding, supported by notable investors including Sequoia Capital and prominent figures in the tech industry. As of 2015, Kiwi operates as a subsidiary of SGN Games, Inc.

WhatsApp

Series B in 2013
WhatsApp is a global leader in free instant messaging, offering a cross-platform mobile application that enables users to exchange messages, images, videos, and audio without incurring SMS charges. It supports multiple platforms, including iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone, and facilitates group chats, making it a simple, reliable, and cost-effective way to communicate worldwide.

Dexetra

Series A in 2013
Dexetra is a company focused on enhancing life experiences through innovative mobile applications. It is currently developing an Android application designed to help users capture various life events using their smartphones, effectively creating a digital journal that allows for easy searchability and organization of personal experiences. Additionally, the application incorporates analytics features that provide insights into call patterns throughout the day. With a commitment to augmenting human memory and facilitating self-discovery, Dexetra aims to create tools that support personal growth and improved daily living.

MobileIron

Series E in 2012
MobileIron, Inc. is a provider of a mobile IT platform designed to secure and manage mobile applications, content, and devices for enterprises. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a zero-trust security approach that verifies users, devices, applications, networks, and potential threats. Its core offerings include the MobileIron security platform, which encompasses unified endpoint management, access controls to prevent untrusted access to cloud services, and secure connectivity through a per-app VPN. Additionally, the platform features MobileIron Threat Defense to identify emerging threats and secure applications that enhance end-user productivity, including an enterprise app store and secure email services. MobileIron serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, healthcare, and technology, primarily through partnerships with distributors, resellers, and system integrators. As of December 2020, MobileIron operates as a subsidiary of Ivanti Software, Inc.

Instagram

Series B in 2012
Instagram, established in 2010, is a San Francisco-based company that develops a free, user-friendly photo and video-sharing application. It enables users to capture, edit with custom-built filter effects, and share their content on various social networks. Compatible with iOS and Android devices, Instagram fosters self-expression and interest discovery. In 2012, Facebook acquired the company.

Evernote

Venture Round in 2011
Evernote Corporation is a software company that develops and markets applications designed for mobile phones, tablets, and computers, catering to both individuals and businesses globally. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Evernote provides a suite of tools that facilitate note-taking, organization, and information management. Its flagship application allows users to write, collect, and present ideas seamlessly across devices. Additional offerings include Skitch, which enables visual communication through annotations and sketches; Scannable, which transforms paper documents into digital scans; Evernote Web Clipper, for saving web content; and Penultimate, a handwriting app for iPad. With a user base exceeding 100 million, Evernote's innovative solutions aim to enhance productivity and streamline workflows for its customers. The company operates independently and continues to expand its offerings and team.

MobileIron

Series D in 2011
MobileIron, Inc. is a provider of a mobile IT platform designed to secure and manage mobile applications, content, and devices for enterprises. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a zero-trust security approach that verifies users, devices, applications, networks, and potential threats. Its core offerings include the MobileIron security platform, which encompasses unified endpoint management, access controls to prevent untrusted access to cloud services, and secure connectivity through a per-app VPN. Additionally, the platform features MobileIron Threat Defense to identify emerging threats and secure applications that enhance end-user productivity, including an enterprise app store and secure email services. MobileIron serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, healthcare, and technology, primarily through partnerships with distributors, resellers, and system integrators. As of December 2020, MobileIron operates as a subsidiary of Ivanti Software, Inc.

MobileIron

Series D in 2011
MobileIron, Inc. is a provider of a mobile IT platform designed to secure and manage mobile applications, content, and devices for enterprises. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a zero-trust security approach that verifies users, devices, applications, networks, and potential threats. Its core offerings include the MobileIron security platform, which encompasses unified endpoint management, access controls to prevent untrusted access to cloud services, and secure connectivity through a per-app VPN. Additionally, the platform features MobileIron Threat Defense to identify emerging threats and secure applications that enhance end-user productivity, including an enterprise app store and secure email services. MobileIron serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, healthcare, and technology, primarily through partnerships with distributors, resellers, and system integrators. As of December 2020, MobileIron operates as a subsidiary of Ivanti Software, Inc.

Sourcebits

Series A in 2011
Sourcebits, a subsidiary of Ascendum Solutions and the Vora Group, specializes in creating mobile applications and automated chatbots tailored to the needs of businesses undergoing digital transformation. With a workforce of 1,800 employees across North America, Europe, and India, the company has developed over 600 solutions for various platforms, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. Notable clients include GE, SAP, Intel, and Coca-Cola, alongside emerging technology firms like Knocking and Sling Media. Sourcebits emphasizes user experience design and digital engineering, offering services that encompass application launch, behavior analytics, and digital lifecycle management. Their mobile applications have garnered significant success, with 30 reaching the top ten in their respective genres in global app stores.

WhatsApp

Series A in 2011
WhatsApp is a global leader in free instant messaging, offering a cross-platform mobile application that enables users to exchange messages, images, videos, and audio without incurring SMS charges. It supports multiple platforms, including iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone, and facilitates group chats, making it a simple, reliable, and cost-effective way to communicate worldwide.

Kiwi

Seed Round in 2011
Kiwi, Inc. is a mobile entertainment company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in the development of mobile games, particularly for Android devices. Founded in 2011, the company has established a strong presence in the mobile gaming market, with several titles reaching the Top 100 Grossing applications on Google Play. Kiwi is known for its commitment to creating engaging and enjoyable gaming experiences. The company has raised $9 million in funding, supported by notable investors including Sequoia Capital and prominent figures in the tech industry. As of 2015, Kiwi operates as a subsidiary of SGN Games, Inc.

Karma

Venture Round in 2011
Karma is a social mobile gifting service founded by Lee Linden and Ben Lewis, designed to allow users to send gifts to friends easily through iOS and Android applications. By integrating intelligent features and social discovery, Karma distinguishes itself in the competitive landscape of mobile gifting apps. The platform emphasizes user convenience, making the process of selecting and sending gifts straightforward and engaging.

Evernote

Series C in 2010
Evernote Corporation is a software company that develops and markets applications designed for mobile phones, tablets, and computers, catering to both individuals and businesses globally. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Evernote provides a suite of tools that facilitate note-taking, organization, and information management. Its flagship application allows users to write, collect, and present ideas seamlessly across devices. Additional offerings include Skitch, which enables visual communication through annotations and sketches; Scannable, which transforms paper documents into digital scans; Evernote Web Clipper, for saving web content; and Penultimate, a handwriting app for iPad. With a user base exceeding 100 million, Evernote's innovative solutions aim to enhance productivity and streamline workflows for its customers. The company operates independently and continues to expand its offerings and team.

MobileIron

Series C in 2010
MobileIron, Inc. is a provider of a mobile IT platform designed to secure and manage mobile applications, content, and devices for enterprises. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a zero-trust security approach that verifies users, devices, applications, networks, and potential threats. Its core offerings include the MobileIron security platform, which encompasses unified endpoint management, access controls to prevent untrusted access to cloud services, and secure connectivity through a per-app VPN. Additionally, the platform features MobileIron Threat Defense to identify emerging threats and secure applications that enhance end-user productivity, including an enterprise app store and secure email services. MobileIron serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, healthcare, and technology, primarily through partnerships with distributors, resellers, and system integrators. As of December 2020, MobileIron operates as a subsidiary of Ivanti Software, Inc.

Evernote

Series B in 2009
Evernote Corporation is a software company that develops and markets applications designed for mobile phones, tablets, and computers, catering to both individuals and businesses globally. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Evernote provides a suite of tools that facilitate note-taking, organization, and information management. Its flagship application allows users to write, collect, and present ideas seamlessly across devices. Additional offerings include Skitch, which enables visual communication through annotations and sketches; Scannable, which transforms paper documents into digital scans; Evernote Web Clipper, for saving web content; and Penultimate, a handwriting app for iPad. With a user base exceeding 100 million, Evernote's innovative solutions aim to enhance productivity and streamline workflows for its customers. The company operates independently and continues to expand its offerings and team.

MobileIron

Series B in 2009
MobileIron, Inc. is a provider of a mobile IT platform designed to secure and manage mobile applications, content, and devices for enterprises. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a zero-trust security approach that verifies users, devices, applications, networks, and potential threats. Its core offerings include the MobileIron security platform, which encompasses unified endpoint management, access controls to prevent untrusted access to cloud services, and secure connectivity through a per-app VPN. Additionally, the platform features MobileIron Threat Defense to identify emerging threats and secure applications that enhance end-user productivity, including an enterprise app store and secure email services. MobileIron serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, healthcare, and technology, primarily through partnerships with distributors, resellers, and system integrators. As of December 2020, MobileIron operates as a subsidiary of Ivanti Software, Inc.

Gecko TV

Series A in 2008
Gecko TV is a Chinese provider of terminals that connect televisions with the internet. The terminals are delicate, with a Wi-Fi connect, USB power supply, and an Android system. It integrated video programs from multiple websites. Gecko TV’s self-owned application store supports application expansion that include watching internet video programs on TV, and information and entertainment services based on Android systems.

MobileIron

Series A in 2008
MobileIron, Inc. is a provider of a mobile IT platform designed to secure and manage mobile applications, content, and devices for enterprises. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a zero-trust security approach that verifies users, devices, applications, networks, and potential threats. Its core offerings include the MobileIron security platform, which encompasses unified endpoint management, access controls to prevent untrusted access to cloud services, and secure connectivity through a per-app VPN. Additionally, the platform features MobileIron Threat Defense to identify emerging threats and secure applications that enhance end-user productivity, including an enterprise app store and secure email services. MobileIron serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, healthcare, and technology, primarily through partnerships with distributors, resellers, and system integrators. As of December 2020, MobileIron operates as a subsidiary of Ivanti Software, Inc.

Loopt

Series B in 2007
Loopt is a social service platform that connects individuals to their local communities through its mobile application and website. The service provides users with valuable information about their surroundings, enabling them to discover places, find friends, and locate the best deals available. With more than five million registered users in the United States, Loopt emphasizes user privacy by offering a variety of intuitive controls. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and is accessible on devices such as iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android.

Songbird

Series A in 2006
Songbird offers music lovers the ultimate social music discovery experience on their Android phone. Also on the Web and the desktop, (Windows, Mac). In 2011, Fast Company named Songbird as one of its "Top 10 Most Innovative Music Companies." Songbird has received funding from Atlas Ventures, Sequoia Capital and Philips Consumer Electronics. The Company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Songbird

Series A in 2006
Songbird offers music lovers the ultimate social music discovery experience on their Android phone. Also on the Web and the desktop, (Windows, Mac). In 2011, Fast Company named Songbird as one of its "Top 10 Most Innovative Music Companies." Songbird has received funding from Atlas Ventures, Sequoia Capital and Philips Consumer Electronics. The Company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Loopt

Series A in 2005
Loopt is a social service platform that connects individuals to their local communities through its mobile application and website. The service provides users with valuable information about their surroundings, enabling them to discover places, find friends, and locate the best deals available. With more than five million registered users in the United States, Loopt emphasizes user privacy by offering a variety of intuitive controls. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and is accessible on devices such as iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android.

WeatherBug

Series B in 2004
WeatherBug is a prominent provider of weather information, based in Germantown, Maryland. The company offers a suite of weather applications that deliver local, national, and international forecasts through various web and mobile platforms. WeatherBug specializes in real-time updates on significant weather events, along with relevant news and headlines. This service empowers users globally to make informed decisions regarding weather conditions, which can be crucial for safety and preparedness.
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