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.

Michelle Bailhe

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Bogomil Balkansky

Partner

Julien Bek

Partner

Anas Biad

Partner

Isaiah Boone

Partner

Rosemarie Boyd

Partner

Romie Boyd

Partner

Konstantine Buhler

Partner

David Cahn

Partner

Luzhou Chen

Investor

Josephine Chen

Partner

W. M. Coughran

Founder's Coach and Partner

Charlie Curnin

Investor

Long Do

Analyst

Joe Dobrenski

Partner of Human Capital

Carl Eschenbach

Venture Partner

Helen Fan

Vice President

James Flynn

Partner

Caroline Fu

Vice President

Stacey Gerber

Partner, Operations and Experience

Jim Goetz

Partner

Patrick Grady

Partner

Christopher Graff

Partner, Global Equities

Trency Gu

Managing Director

Wayne Guo

Vice President

Ravi Gupta

Partner

Dannie Herzberg

Partner

Sonya Huang

Partner

Kais Khimji

Partner

Marie Klemchuk

CFO

Shailesh Lakhani

Managing Director - India

Jess Lee

Partner

Douglas Leone

Partner

Alfred Lin

Partner

Luciana Lixandru

Partner

Xiaobo Lu

Partner, China

Shaun Maguire

Partner

Cornelius Menke

Partner

Dean Meyer

Partner

Matthew Miller

Partner

Michael Moritz

Partner

Momo Ong

Scout

GV Ravishankar

Managing Director - India

Lauren Reeder

Partner

George Robson

Partner

Bryan Schreier

Partner

Harshjit Sethi

Managing Director

Thomas Stephenson

Special Limited Partner

Sam Sun

Partner

Glen Sun

Vice President, China

Teng Lei

Associate

Shraeyansh Thakur

Principal

Donald Valentine

Founder

Mike Vernal

Early-Stage Partner

Don Vieira

Global Chief Policy Officer and Partner

Fred Wang

Managing Director, China

Jeff Wang

Managing Partner of Sequoia Capital Global Equities

Cen Wang

Partner, China

Rock Wang

Managing Director

Lynn Yang

Managing Director, China

Skee Zhang

Managing Director

Jiajia Zou

Managing Director

Past deals in Personal Accessories

Purplle

Series E in 2024
Founded in 2011, Purplle is an Indian online retailer specializing in cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, and hair care products. It offers a wide range of beauty brands and products, aiming to enhance the shopping experience for customers.

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.

Dolls Kill

Series B in 2019
Dolls Kill, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in women's apparel and accessories, founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California. The company offers a diverse selection of clothing, including tops, bottoms, dresses, swimwear, and outerwear, as well as lingerie. In addition to apparel, Dolls Kill provides a variety of accessories such as bags, belts, jewelry, and beauty products, alongside footwear options that include flats, boots, and platform sneakers. The brand emerged as a response to the limitations of traditional online shopping, promoting a rebellious spirit and encouraging women to express their individuality through fashion. Dolls Kill aims to empower its customers by fostering personal freedom and experimentation in style, standing apart from conventional fashion norms. The company also operates a concept store in Los Angeles, further enhancing its unique retail presence.

Jawbone

Private Equity Round in 2013
Jawbone specializes in designing personal technology products that are comfortable, usable, and aesthetically pleasing. Initially known for its Bluetooth headsets featuring NoiseAssassin™ technology, which enhances call clarity by eliminating background noise, the company has since expanded into developing smart fitness tracking devices.

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.

Jawbone

Series B in 2008
Jawbone specializes in designing personal technology products that are comfortable, usable, and aesthetically pleasing. Initially known for its Bluetooth headsets featuring NoiseAssassin™ technology, which enhances call clarity by eliminating background noise, the company has since expanded into developing smart fitness tracking devices.

Jawbone

Series A in 2007
Jawbone specializes in designing personal technology products that are comfortable, usable, and aesthetically pleasing. Initially known for its Bluetooth headsets featuring NoiseAssassin™ technology, which enhances call clarity by eliminating background noise, the company has since expanded into developing smart fitness tracking devices.

Mirra

Series B in 2004
Mirra, Inc. is a privately held company based in Mountain View, California, specializing in personal digital content protection and management. The company offers the Mirra Personal Server, aimed at consumers and small office/home office (SOHO) professionals who require an efficient and cost-effective solution for safeguarding, remotely accessing, and sharing their digital files, photos, and emails. Launched in 2003, the Mirra Personal Server addresses the growing need for reliable data protection as digital content becomes increasingly valuable. With the rise of digital cameras and broadband adoption, users are seeking straightforward methods to manage their expanding digital assets. Mirra's solution eliminates the complexities often associated with data management, making it accessible to users without requiring technical expertise.

Mirra

Series A in 2004
Mirra, Inc. is a privately held company based in Mountain View, California, specializing in personal digital content protection and management. The company offers the Mirra Personal Server, aimed at consumers and small office/home office (SOHO) professionals who require an efficient and cost-effective solution for safeguarding, remotely accessing, and sharing their digital files, photos, and emails. Launched in 2003, the Mirra Personal Server addresses the growing need for reliable data protection as digital content becomes increasingly valuable. With the rise of digital cameras and broadband adoption, users are seeking straightforward methods to manage their expanding digital assets. Mirra's solution eliminates the complexities often associated with data management, making it accessible to users without requiring technical expertise.

Miadora

Series C in 2000
Miadora operates an online business to consumer marketplace for the purchase of luxury jewelry and other accessories. Its products include handbags, earrings, watches, and rings. The company provides jewelry in collections such as bridal, diamond, pearl, gemstone, and signature. Miadora was founded by Julie Schwartz in 1999 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Miadora

Series B in 1999
Miadora operates an online business to consumer marketplace for the purchase of luxury jewelry and other accessories. Its products include handbags, earrings, watches, and rings. The company provides jewelry in collections such as bridal, diamond, pearl, gemstone, and signature. Miadora was founded by Julie Schwartz in 1999 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Miadora

Series A in 1999
Miadora operates an online business to consumer marketplace for the purchase of luxury jewelry and other accessories. Its products include handbags, earrings, watches, and rings. The company provides jewelry in collections such as bridal, diamond, pearl, gemstone, and signature. Miadora was founded by Julie Schwartz in 1999 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
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