Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, and a prominent global investor in seed, early and growth-stage startups. The firm backs companies across sectors including information technology, healthcare, financial services, energy, internet, mobile and enterprise software, often aiming to be a first investor and partner in fast-growing, proven teams. It pursues opportunities domestically in the United States and internationally in markets such as India, China and Israel, funding rounds spanning seed to growth with flexible investment sizes. Sequoia supports ambitious founders to push boundaries and build enduring companies.

Abheek Anand

Managing Director

Michelle Bailhe

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Bogomil Balkansky

Partner

Julien Bek

Partner

Past deals in Design

Cove

Seed Round in 2024
Cove is a visual AI collaboration space that helps users and their AI collaborator to design and plan ideas.

Figma

Secondary Market in 2024
Figma develops and provides a collaborative interface design tool accessible via the browser. It caters to product teams, enabling them to create, test, and ship designs efficiently. Founded in 2012, Figma aims to make design accessible to all, serving clients such as Airbnb, Slack, and Microsoft.

DesignPro

Pre Seed Round in 2023
DesignPro is an AI-powered product optimization platform that assists creators in enhancing their products more efficiently. The company offers a tool that analyzes websites and applications in real-time, identifying usability issues and proposing targeted improvements to increase user adoption. In addition to product optimization, DesignPro provides business productivity software that facilitates feedback collection and alignment among stakeholders. Its platform allows users to gather requirements, share designs, and utilize intuitive workflows and annotation tools to obtain relevant feedback. By enabling effective collaboration among designers, DesignPro aims to improve overall productivity and the quality of product experiences.

Visual Electric

Seed Round in 2023
Visual Electric is a technology company that specializes in developing an AI-powered image generator designed specifically for designers. Their platform enables users to create customized, realistic images, serving as a generative canvas for exploring and bringing ideas to life, thereby saving time and enhancing creativity.

Zoo

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2021, Zoo is headquartered in Inglewood, California. It specializes in creating infrastructure for hardware design, focusing on generative AI to develop full-stack tools that automate and streamline the process of building hardware.

Jitx

Series A in 2022
JITX Inc. is a technology company based in Berkeley, California, that specializes in providing electronic design as a service. Founded in 2016, JITX focuses on circuit board design, utilizing its proprietary technology to automate routine, error-prone tasks in the design process. This approach leverages artificial intelligence, optimization, compiler, and programming language techniques to enhance the quality and efficiency of custom circuit board designs. By streamlining the design workflow, JITX enables businesses to develop high-quality electronics more quickly and at a lower cost compared to traditional methods.

Baoxiao Box

Series A in 2022
Baoxiao Box provides 2D design, 3D definition rendering, packaging design tools, and an e-commerce printing service. They allow users to create, make edits, and connect with producers, providing designers with tools to create their packages.

Arcade

Seed Round in 2022
Arcade allows its users to create interactive bits of their product that they can share on their website, blog, or social media. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

Letsdressup

Seed Round in 2021
LetsDressUp is an online clothing platform based in India that specializes in designing and customizing apparel for women. The company provides a unique service where customers can select their desired outfit from a catalog and specify their preferences and requirements for the garments. This tailored approach allows customers to receive personalized, stitched clothing delivered directly to their doorsteps, catering to individual tastes and needs. By offering customized fashion solutions, LetsDressUp aims to replicate the success of similar services in the United States, focusing on convenience and personalization in women's clothing.

Figma

Series E in 2021
Figma develops and provides a collaborative interface design tool accessible via the browser. It caters to product teams, enabling them to create, test, and ship designs efficiently. Founded in 2012, Figma aims to make design accessible to all, serving clients such as Airbnb, Slack, and Microsoft.

Figma

Series D in 2020
Figma develops and provides a collaborative interface design tool accessible via the browser. It caters to product teams, enabling them to create, test, and ship designs efficiently. Founded in 2012, Figma aims to make design accessible to all, serving clients such as Airbnb, Slack, and Microsoft.

Figma

Series C in 2019
Figma develops and provides a collaborative interface design tool accessible via the browser. It caters to product teams, enabling them to create, test, and ship designs efficiently. Founded in 2012, Figma aims to make design accessible to all, serving clients such as Airbnb, Slack, and Microsoft.

Houzz

Series E in 2017
Houzz Inc. is an online platform dedicated to home design and furnishings, connecting homeowners, design enthusiasts, and home improvement professionals globally. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Houzz offers a comprehensive range of services, enabling users to find design inspiration, hire professionals, and shop for home products, including kitchen, bath, and outdoor items. The platform features the largest residential design database in the world, facilitating the sharing of ideas and advice within a vibrant community. Additionally, Houzz Pro provides a Software-as-a-Service solution for professionals in the home remodeling and design sectors, helping them manage their businesses effectively. The company has expanded its reach with offices in key international locations, including London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow, and Tokyo.

D5 Render

Angel Round in 2016
D5 Render is a technology company focused on real-time ray-tracing rendering, primarily aimed at enhancing visualization and rendering capabilities for users. Utilizing Microsoft DXR and advanced ray tracing technologies, D5 Render effectively integrates the benefits of ray tracing and rasterization to optimize rendering speeds. Recognized as one of the top independent software vendors by NVidia at Siggraph 2019, the company has established itself as a leader in architectural software, achieving significant performance accolades in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, including a top ranking on G2 in 2021. In addition to its rendering solutions, D5 Render is also developing Augmented Reality (AR) technology targeted at the furniture manufacturing sector, aiming to innovate traditional home improvement processes through comprehensive technological solutions.

HomeLane

Series B in 2016
Founded in 2014, HomeLane is a Bangalore-based company specializing in personalized home interior solutions. With over 21,000 projects completed nationwide, they offer custom design services at no additional cost.

Pinkoi

Venture Round in 2015
Pinkoi is a social e-commerce platform that enables designers and artists to sell their unique products, ranging from clothing and fashion accessories to home goods and electronics. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Pinkoi caters primarily to the Asian market, offering an online marketplace where original designs can be showcased and purchased. The platform fosters a community for creative individuals by providing them with a venue to present their work and connect with potential buyers. With a mobile application complementing its online presence, Pinkoi continues to support a diverse array of products, emphasizing unique gifts and luxury goods.

Houzz

Series D in 2014
Houzz Inc. is an online platform dedicated to home design and furnishings, connecting homeowners, design enthusiasts, and home improvement professionals globally. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Houzz offers a comprehensive range of services, enabling users to find design inspiration, hire professionals, and shop for home products, including kitchen, bath, and outdoor items. The platform features the largest residential design database in the world, facilitating the sharing of ideas and advice within a vibrant community. Additionally, Houzz Pro provides a Software-as-a-Service solution for professionals in the home remodeling and design sectors, helping them manage their businesses effectively. The company has expanded its reach with offices in key international locations, including London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow, and Tokyo.

Flite

Venture Round in 2014
Flite, Inc., established in 2006, is a technology company based in San Francisco with offices in New York and Chicago. It operates as a subsidiary of Snap Inc. Flite develops and runs a cloud-based platform that empowers advertisers to create, manage, and optimize digital ad campaigns in real-time. The platform enables creative professionals to design visually appealing, interactive ads and allows marketers to respond to real-time performance metrics and daily events by updating their paid media creatives with relevant content and functionality. Flite's offerings include a Programmatic Creative platform, Design Studio, and responsive ad creation for mobile, tablet, and desktop browsers.

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.

Houzz

Series C in 2013
Houzz Inc. is an online platform dedicated to home design and furnishings, connecting homeowners, design enthusiasts, and home improvement professionals globally. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Houzz offers a comprehensive range of services, enabling users to find design inspiration, hire professionals, and shop for home products, including kitchen, bath, and outdoor items. The platform features the largest residential design database in the world, facilitating the sharing of ideas and advice within a vibrant community. Additionally, Houzz Pro provides a Software-as-a-Service solution for professionals in the home remodeling and design sectors, helping them manage their businesses effectively. The company has expanded its reach with offices in key international locations, including London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow, and Tokyo.

Liebo

Series A in 2012
Liebo is a Chinese designer e-commerce brand that specializes in a diverse range of apparel, emphasizing emotion, movement, and color in its clothing products. Founded in November 2006 by designers Dafeng and Xiaofeng, the company has established itself as an original creative force in the fashion industry. Liebo offers its apparel through online platforms as well as retail stores, catering to a wide audience and enhancing accessibility to its distinctive designs. Headquartered in China, Liebo continues to innovate and expand its presence in the competitive fashion market.

Houzz

Series B in 2011
Houzz Inc. is an online platform dedicated to home design and furnishings, connecting homeowners, design enthusiasts, and home improvement professionals globally. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Houzz offers a comprehensive range of services, enabling users to find design inspiration, hire professionals, and shop for home products, including kitchen, bath, and outdoor items. The platform features the largest residential design database in the world, facilitating the sharing of ideas and advice within a vibrant community. Additionally, Houzz Pro provides a Software-as-a-Service solution for professionals in the home remodeling and design sectors, helping them manage their businesses effectively. The company has expanded its reach with offices in key international locations, including London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow, and Tokyo.

Sencha

Series B in 2011
Sencha Inc., headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in enterprise Web application development. It offers a comprehensive Web application lifecycle management platform, enabling Fortune 100 companies worldwide to streamline their software development process. Sencha's product suite includes testing tools, JavaScript frameworks (Ext JS, GXT, Touch), productivity tools (Sencha IDE Plugins, Cmd, Inspector), and a visual application builder (Sencha Architect). Additionally, they provide professional services such as architecture review, application modernization, and custom development, along with training, maintenance, and support. Sencha's platform empowers enterprises to build, test, and deploy cross-platform Web applications, ensuring the right user experience across various devices.

Octmami

Series A in 2011
Octmami is a Chinese brand specializing in the design, development, and sale of maternity dresses. Founded in the 1990s, the company has established itself as a leader in the domestic maternity wear market, setting trends in product concepts and design. Octmami operates over 600 fashion shops worldwide, offering considerate service and maintaining a strong sales volume. The brand is known for its attention to the cultural aspects of pregnant women and infants, aiming to support healthy baby growth through its products.

DianDian

Series A in 2011
DianDian is a leading light blog social community in China, designed to facilitate the easy and rapid sharing of content such as text, images, and videos. With over 6 million registered users, the platform emphasizes social interaction and content mobilization, catering to the growing demand for simplified blogging experiences. Users can express their interests and characteristics through various styles, making it a dynamic space for communication and engagement. By focusing on short and mixed-media content, DianDian enhances the blogging experience, allowing individuals to connect and interact with peers effectively.

Flite

Series C in 2011
Flite, Inc., established in 2006, is a technology company based in San Francisco with offices in New York and Chicago. It operates as a subsidiary of Snap Inc. Flite develops and runs a cloud-based platform that empowers advertisers to create, manage, and optimize digital ad campaigns in real-time. The platform enables creative professionals to design visually appealing, interactive ads and allows marketers to respond to real-time performance metrics and daily events by updating their paid media creatives with relevant content and functionality. Flite's offerings include a Programmatic Creative platform, Design Studio, and responsive ad creation for mobile, tablet, and desktop browsers.

Stella & Dot

Series A in 2011
Stella & Dot designs and sells jewelry, handbags, and accessories through a hybrid model that combines in-home trunk shows by independent stylists with online shopping. The product range includes necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, watches, bags, wallets, scarves, and related storage and display items. The company supports a network of Stylists who market products directly to consumers, enabling entrepreneurial opportunities for women through a social selling platform that blends direct sales, ecommerce, and social media. It has grown into a global brand with rapid growth and profitability and operates across multiple channels, reflecting a boutique-style, designer product assortment.

Churn Labs

Seed Round in 2011
Churn Labs is dedicated to developing and refining innovative internet and mobile products by collaborating closely with entrepreneurial individuals, including engineers, designers, and product specialists. Rather than serving as a traditional incubator, Churn Labs emphasizes active participation in the creation process, fostering a hands-on approach to company building. The organization operates in cycles, where numerous prototypes are generated, a select few are launched, and ideally, one evolves into a self-sustaining company. This cyclical process allows Churn Labs to maintain a focus on the early stages of development, where teams are small and committed to producing high-quality products. With offices located in the San Francisco Bay Area and Irvine, Churn Labs seeks to continuously innovate and contribute to the entrepreneurial landscape.

Sencha

Series A in 2010
Sencha Inc., headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in enterprise Web application development. It offers a comprehensive Web application lifecycle management platform, enabling Fortune 100 companies worldwide to streamline their software development process. Sencha's product suite includes testing tools, JavaScript frameworks (Ext JS, GXT, Touch), productivity tools (Sencha IDE Plugins, Cmd, Inspector), and a visual application builder (Sencha Architect). Additionally, they provide professional services such as architecture review, application modernization, and custom development, along with training, maintenance, and support. Sencha's platform empowers enterprises to build, test, and deploy cross-platform Web applications, ensuring the right user experience across various devices.

IAT-Auto

Series A in 2009
IAT Automobile Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2001, is a Chinese company that focuses on automobile design and development and engineering services. The company’s areas of expertise cover the design and development of electric vehicles; design and development of conventional vehicles, engine, and power train; product planning; show car construction; prototyping; concurrent engineering; jig and fixture design; vehicle testing; parts testing development; and consulting.

Great Dream

Series D in 2009
Hunan Great Dream Cartoon Spread Limited Company is focused on the study of computer animation software, production animation, and development of cartoon derivative products. Its TV cartoon series, Hongmao and Lantu (Red Cat and Blue Rabbit), is the first domestic TV cartoon to meet Disney standards, which films at a rate of 24 frames per second. Great Dream was founded by Wang Hong, who serves as the company's national class one director. It is currently the biggest cartoon production and design base in China and uses the latest technology and large-scale production.

Flite

Series B in 2008
Flite, Inc., established in 2006, is a technology company based in San Francisco with offices in New York and Chicago. It operates as a subsidiary of Snap Inc. Flite develops and runs a cloud-based platform that empowers advertisers to create, manage, and optimize digital ad campaigns in real-time. The platform enables creative professionals to design visually appealing, interactive ads and allows marketers to respond to real-time performance metrics and daily events by updating their paid media creatives with relevant content and functionality. Flite's offerings include a Programmatic Creative platform, Design Studio, and responsive ad creation for mobile, tablet, and desktop browsers.

Great Dream

Series B in 2007
Hunan Great Dream Cartoon Spread Limited Company is focused on the study of computer animation software, production animation, and development of cartoon derivative products. Its TV cartoon series, Hongmao and Lantu (Red Cat and Blue Rabbit), is the first domestic TV cartoon to meet Disney standards, which films at a rate of 24 frames per second. Great Dream was founded by Wang Hong, who serves as the company's national class one director. It is currently the biggest cartoon production and design base in China and uses the latest technology and large-scale production.

Flite

Series A in 2007
Flite, Inc., established in 2006, is a technology company based in San Francisco with offices in New York and Chicago. It operates as a subsidiary of Snap Inc. Flite develops and runs a cloud-based platform that empowers advertisers to create, manage, and optimize digital ad campaigns in real-time. The platform enables creative professionals to design visually appealing, interactive ads and allows marketers to respond to real-time performance metrics and daily events by updating their paid media creatives with relevant content and functionality. Flite's offerings include a Programmatic Creative platform, Design Studio, and responsive ad creation for mobile, tablet, and desktop browsers.

Printo

Seed Round in 2007
Printo operates an online platform offering customized printing services for businesses and individuals. Their product range includes visiting cards, brochures, business cards, greeting cards, marketing collaterals, gift products, and more. They deliver across India, serving major cities and towns.

Tera Systems

Series C in 2004
Tara Systems is a provider of front-end design planning technologies. The company is based in Campbell, California.

Tera Systems

Venture Round in 2003
Tara Systems is a provider of front-end design planning technologies. The company is based in Campbell, California.
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