Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital, founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California, is a prominent venture capital firm that invests in early to growth stage companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer services. The firm specializes in supporting startups and emerging growth companies, typically investing between $100,000 and $1 million in seed companies, $1 million to $10 million in early ventures, and $10 million to $100 million in growth investments. Sequoia Capital operates globally, with a presence in regions such as Israel, China, and Southeast Asia, and has built a diverse portfolio that includes notable companies like Airbnb, Alibaba, and JD.com. The firm emphasizes a partnership approach with entrepreneurs, leveraging decades of experience to guide them from initial concept through to public offering and beyond.

Audrey Adeline

Analyst

Rohit Agarwal

Vice President / Principal

Rajan Anandan

Managing Director

Michelle Bailhe

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Anas Biad

Partner

Isaiah Boone

Partner

Roelof Botha

Partner

Romie Boyd

Partner

Rosemarie Boyd

Partner

Konstantine Buhler

Partner

David Cahn

Partner

Xi Cao

Partner, China

Vipin Chamakkala

Director, Customer Partnerships

Jiazhen Chen

Investor

Luzhou Chen

Investor

Josephine Chen

Partner

Sakshi Chopra

Managing Director

W. M. Coughran

Founder's Coach and Partner

Charlie Curnin

Partner

Long Do

Analyst

Joe Dobrenski

Partner of Human Capital

Helen Fan

Vice President

Shirley Feng

Managing Director

James Flynn

Partner

Caroline Fu

Vice President

Xiang Gao

Associate

Stacey Gerber

VP, Operations and Experiences

Mike Goguen

Partner

Christopher Graff

Partner, Global Equities

Wayne Guo

Managing Director

Kirstie Irmana

Analyst

Amit Jain

Managing Director

Pushpak Kedia

Associate

Pieter Kemps

Principal

Kais Khimji

Partner

Sunint Khurana

Analyst

Marie Klemchuk

Global CFO

Jess Lee

Partner

Jess Lee

Partner

Teng Lei

Associate

Douglas Leone

Global Managing Partner

Mei Li

Associate

Angie Shuyan Liu

Analyst

Luciana Lixandru

Partner

Xiaobo Lu

Partner, China

Alyssa Maharani

Analyst

Cornelius Menke

Partner

Dean Meyer

Partner

Ishaan Mittal

Managing Director

Abhishek Mohan

Principal

Che Pinjue

Partner, China

GV Ravishankar

Managing Director - India

Antara Raychaudhury

Analyst

Andrew Reed

General Partner

Lauren Reeder

Partner

George Robson

Partner

Haim Sadger

Partner, Israel

Bryan Schreier

Partner

Yoav Shaked

Partner, Israel

Prateek Sharma

VP

Neil Shen

Managing Partner

Shailendra Singh

Managing Director

Thomas Stephenson

Partner

Sam Sun

Partner

Glen Sun

Vice President, China

Johan Surani

Vice President

Jessica H. Tan

Analyst

Vedant Trivedi

Analyst

Aradhita Tuli

Analyst

Mike Vernal

Partner

Pavel Vyhnalek

Operating Partner

Jeff Wang

Managing Partner

Fred Wang

Managing Director

Cen Wang

Partner

Rock Wang

Managing Director

Kai Wang

Managing Director

Michael Xiong

Investor

Lynn Yang

Managing Director, China

Yu Yao

Managing Director

Stephanie Zhan

Partner

Skee Zhang

Managing Director

Qingsheng Zheng

Partner, China

Guo Zhenwei

Managing Director

Jiajia Zou

Managing Director

Past deals in Seattle, WA

CertiK

Series B in 2022
CertiK is a company that specializes in blockchain security, providing a formal verification technology solution to ensure the integrity of smart contracts and blockchain ecosystems. Founded in 2017 by professors from Yale and Columbia University, CertiK is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Beijing, Seoul, and Seattle. The company offers a range of services including security audits, penetration testing, and custom formal verification, which mathematically proves the correctness and hacker-resistance of programs. By utilizing artificial intelligence and analyzing both on-chain and off-chain data, CertiK enables developers to gain real-time insights into the security of decentralized finance applications and other critical systems, having secured over $6 billion in assets across numerous high-profile projects.

Zuper

Series A in 2022
Zuper, Inc. is an information technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2016. It develops and operates a platform designed for field workforce collaboration, enabling organizations to efficiently manage their field and remote workers. The platform, known as Zuper, assists in dispatching field personnel to the appropriate locations, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary tools for their tasks. Zuper's solutions cater to various industries, including residential and commercial cleaning, electrical services, internet service providers, plumbing, and landscaping. The company focuses on enhancing productivity for service businesses by providing a comprehensive suite that automates business operations for mobile field workforces.

Rec Room

Venture Round in 2021
Against Gravity Corp. is an augmented and virtual reality software company founded in April 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington. The company is known for its flagship product, Rec Room, a virtual social club that allows users to create and play games with friends in an immersive online environment. Rec Room emphasizes social interaction and multiplayer experiences, catering to a growing audience interested in virtual reality and augmented reality technologies.

CertiK

Series B in 2021
CertiK is a company that specializes in blockchain security, providing a formal verification technology solution to ensure the integrity of smart contracts and blockchain ecosystems. Founded in 2017 by professors from Yale and Columbia University, CertiK is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Beijing, Seoul, and Seattle. The company offers a range of services including security audits, penetration testing, and custom formal verification, which mathematically proves the correctness and hacker-resistance of programs. By utilizing artificial intelligence and analyzing both on-chain and off-chain data, CertiK enables developers to gain real-time insights into the security of decentralized finance applications and other critical systems, having secured over $6 billion in assets across numerous high-profile projects.

Blues Wireless

Series A in 2021
Blues Wireless Inc. specializes in manufacturing cellular embedded Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. Founded in 2018 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a product called Notecard, which is a system-on-module (SOM) that integrates prepaid cellular connectivity, hardware design, and software integration. This solution provides secure communications for cloud-based monitoring and connected operations, making it an efficient and cost-effective option for businesses looking to enhance their IoT capabilities. Notably, Notecard operates without requiring a cellular subscription, simplifying adoption for users.

Outreach

Series G in 2021
Outreach Inc. is a sales engagement platform based in Seattle, Washington, that focuses on enhancing revenue growth by optimizing customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2014, the platform utilizes machine learning to automate repetitive sales tasks, personalize communication, and prioritize key customer touchpoints. Outreach provides tools for account-based, outbound, and inbound sales, as well as customer retention and expansion. Its features include task management, email and activity tracking, and buyer sentiment analysis, which helps sales teams improve performance based on emotional signals from potential buyers. The company's clientele includes notable organizations such as Zoom, Okta, and Microsoft, all of which rely on Outreach to enhance the effectiveness of their sales efforts and gain better visibility into sales activities.

Rec Room

Series D in 2021
Against Gravity Corp. is an augmented and virtual reality software company founded in April 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington. The company is known for its flagship product, Rec Room, a virtual social club that allows users to create and play games with friends in an immersive online environment. Rec Room emphasizes social interaction and multiplayer experiences, catering to a growing audience interested in virtual reality and augmented reality technologies.

Clearbrief

Seed Round in 2021
Clearbrief is an innovative legal technology company that is harnessing artificial intelligence to enhance legal writing and the overall justice system. Still operating in stealth mode, the company has attracted notable investors, including legal and tech industry leaders. Clearbrief's platform utilizes natural language processing to evaluate the relationship between legal sentences and supporting evidence. This functionality allows lawyers to assess their own briefs as well as those of competitors, while also enabling judges to review briefs alongside the corresponding evidence. By modernizing the legal writing process, Clearbrief aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of legal proceedings.

Rec Room

Series C in 2020
Against Gravity Corp. is an augmented and virtual reality software company founded in April 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington. The company is known for its flagship product, Rec Room, a virtual social club that allows users to create and play games with friends in an immersive online environment. Rec Room emphasizes social interaction and multiplayer experiences, catering to a growing audience interested in virtual reality and augmented reality technologies.

Coupang

Private Equity Round in 2018
Coupang Corp. operates an online retail platform that offers a wide range of products, including baby goods, fashion, beauty products, electronics, and home decor, along with daily discounted deals on various goods and services. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company emphasizes a customer-centric approach, aiming to provide competitive prices and a personalized shopping experience through its mobile application. Coupang leverages innovative technology to enhance operations, focusing on improving the end-to-end customer experience, particularly in areas like last-mile delivery and product discovery. With additional offices in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Los Angeles, and Seattle, Coupang has established itself as a significant player in the global e-commerce market.

Leaftail Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Leaftail Labs Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in developing video games. The company focuses on creating engaging content that merges innovative technology with a distinct artistic style. Leaftail Labs is driven by the belief that the most compelling opportunities arise at the intersection of accessible content and emerging technologies. The founders of Leaftail Labs bring extensive experience from working with leading entertainment companies and talent, reflecting their commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative entertainment.

Guanguan Coin

Series A in 2018
Cat can blockchain

Rec Room

Series A in 2017
Against Gravity Corp. is an augmented and virtual reality software company founded in April 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington. The company is known for its flagship product, Rec Room, a virtual social club that allows users to create and play games with friends in an immersive online environment. Rec Room emphasizes social interaction and multiplayer experiences, catering to a growing audience interested in virtual reality and augmented reality technologies.

Rec Room

Seed Round in 2017
Against Gravity Corp. is an augmented and virtual reality software company founded in April 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington. The company is known for its flagship product, Rec Room, a virtual social club that allows users to create and play games with friends in an immersive online environment. Rec Room emphasizes social interaction and multiplayer experiences, catering to a growing audience interested in virtual reality and augmented reality technologies.

Coupang

Venture Round in 2014
Coupang is an e-commerce company. The company sells apparel, electronics, footwear, food products, furniture, nutritional supplements, and other products. Its segments include product commerce and developing offerings.

Clustrix

Series D in 2013
Clustrix, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based distributed SQL relational database designed for high-transaction workloads, primarily serving e-commerce and other data-intensive applications. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers ClustrixDB, a scale-out SQL database that allows businesses to manage massive transactional volumes and perform real-time analytics. ClustrixDB is engineered to support unlimited users, transactions, and data, while automating fault tolerance and simplifying operations. The platform is compatible with commodity hardware and can operate in various cloud environments. Notable clients include AOL, Flipkart, and Symantec, with the database handling over one trillion transactions per month. Clustrix operates as a subsidiary of MariaDB Corporation Ab and has additional offices in Seattle, London, San Jose, and Seoul.

Clustrix

Series C in 2013
Clustrix, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based distributed SQL relational database designed for high-transaction workloads, primarily serving e-commerce and other data-intensive applications. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers ClustrixDB, a scale-out SQL database that allows businesses to manage massive transactional volumes and perform real-time analytics. ClustrixDB is engineered to support unlimited users, transactions, and data, while automating fault tolerance and simplifying operations. The platform is compatible with commodity hardware and can operate in various cloud environments. Notable clients include AOL, Flipkart, and Symantec, with the database handling over one trillion transactions per month. Clustrix operates as a subsidiary of MariaDB Corporation Ab and has additional offices in Seattle, London, San Jose, and Seoul.

Clustrix

Venture Round in 2012
Clustrix, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based distributed SQL relational database designed for high-transaction workloads, primarily serving e-commerce and other data-intensive applications. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers ClustrixDB, a scale-out SQL database that allows businesses to manage massive transactional volumes and perform real-time analytics. ClustrixDB is engineered to support unlimited users, transactions, and data, while automating fault tolerance and simplifying operations. The platform is compatible with commodity hardware and can operate in various cloud environments. Notable clients include AOL, Flipkart, and Symantec, with the database handling over one trillion transactions per month. Clustrix operates as a subsidiary of MariaDB Corporation Ab and has additional offices in Seattle, London, San Jose, and Seoul.

Dropbox

Series B in 2011
Dropbox is a prominent provider of secure file sharing, collaboration, and storage solutions, catering primarily to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2007 by Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi, Dropbox has established itself as a pioneer in cloud storage and cross-platform file syncing. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and operates more than 12 offices globally. With 500 million registered users, Dropbox facilitates seamless collaboration through its platform, allowing users to work from any device and location. Additionally, Dropbox for Business offers enhanced features, including robust administrative controls and secure file sharing tailored for organizational needs. As the company evolves, it is diversifying its product offerings to extend beyond traditional cloud storage solutions.

Mixpanel

Seed Round in 2011
Mixpanel, Inc. is an analytics platform that specializes in providing insights for mobile and web applications. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a self-service product analytics solution that enables businesses to measure key engagement metrics, make informed decisions swiftly, and enhance their product offerings. Its Engagement Plans allow users to analyze application interactions, while the People Plans offer additional features for understanding and re-engaging specific users. Mixpanel serves over 26,000 clients across various industries, including notable companies such as Expedia, Uber, and DocuSign. The company also has a strategic partnership with Digital Authority Partners and maintains offices in several major cities worldwide, including New York, Seattle, Austin, London, Barcelona, and Singapore.

Clustrix

Series B in 2010
Clustrix, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based distributed SQL relational database designed for high-transaction workloads, primarily serving e-commerce and other data-intensive applications. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers ClustrixDB, a scale-out SQL database that allows businesses to manage massive transactional volumes and perform real-time analytics. ClustrixDB is engineered to support unlimited users, transactions, and data, while automating fault tolerance and simplifying operations. The platform is compatible with commodity hardware and can operate in various cloud environments. Notable clients include AOL, Flipkart, and Symantec, with the database handling over one trillion transactions per month. Clustrix operates as a subsidiary of MariaDB Corporation Ab and has additional offices in Seattle, London, San Jose, and Seoul.

Dropbox

Series A in 2008
Dropbox is a prominent provider of secure file sharing, collaboration, and storage solutions, catering primarily to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2007 by Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi, Dropbox has established itself as a pioneer in cloud storage and cross-platform file syncing. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and operates more than 12 offices globally. With 500 million registered users, Dropbox facilitates seamless collaboration through its platform, allowing users to work from any device and location. Additionally, Dropbox for Business offers enhanced features, including robust administrative controls and secure file sharing tailored for organizational needs. As the company evolves, it is diversifying its product offerings to extend beyond traditional cloud storage solutions.

Dropbox

Seed Round in 2007
Dropbox is a prominent provider of secure file sharing, collaboration, and storage solutions, catering primarily to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2007 by Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi, Dropbox has established itself as a pioneer in cloud storage and cross-platform file syncing. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and operates more than 12 offices globally. With 500 million registered users, Dropbox facilitates seamless collaboration through its platform, allowing users to work from any device and location. Additionally, Dropbox for Business offers enhanced features, including robust administrative controls and secure file sharing tailored for organizational needs. As the company evolves, it is diversifying its product offerings to extend beyond traditional cloud storage solutions.

Clustrix

Series A in 2007
Clustrix, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based distributed SQL relational database designed for high-transaction workloads, primarily serving e-commerce and other data-intensive applications. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers ClustrixDB, a scale-out SQL database that allows businesses to manage massive transactional volumes and perform real-time analytics. ClustrixDB is engineered to support unlimited users, transactions, and data, while automating fault tolerance and simplifying operations. The platform is compatible with commodity hardware and can operate in various cloud environments. Notable clients include AOL, Flipkart, and Symantec, with the database handling over one trillion transactions per month. Clustrix operates as a subsidiary of MariaDB Corporation Ab and has additional offices in Seattle, London, San Jose, and Seoul.

Isilon Systems

Series E in 2006
Isilon Systems specializes in developing intelligent clustered storage systems tailored for digital content and unstructured data management. Its flagship product, Isilon IQ, integrates a sophisticated distributed file system with modular, industry-standard hardware, providing exceptional simplicity and scalability. This system is particularly suited for data-intensive sectors, including media and entertainment, digital imaging, life sciences, and oil and gas. Isilon's solutions enable efficient storage and management of diverse file-based data types, such as video, audio, digital images, and simulation data, addressing the growing demands of organizations that handle large volumes of digital content.

Isilon Systems

Series D in 2005
Isilon Systems specializes in developing intelligent clustered storage systems tailored for digital content and unstructured data management. Its flagship product, Isilon IQ, integrates a sophisticated distributed file system with modular, industry-standard hardware, providing exceptional simplicity and scalability. This system is particularly suited for data-intensive sectors, including media and entertainment, digital imaging, life sciences, and oil and gas. Isilon's solutions enable efficient storage and management of diverse file-based data types, such as video, audio, digital images, and simulation data, addressing the growing demands of organizations that handle large volumes of digital content.

Isilon Systems

Series C in 2004
Isilon Systems specializes in developing intelligent clustered storage systems tailored for digital content and unstructured data management. Its flagship product, Isilon IQ, integrates a sophisticated distributed file system with modular, industry-standard hardware, providing exceptional simplicity and scalability. This system is particularly suited for data-intensive sectors, including media and entertainment, digital imaging, life sciences, and oil and gas. Isilon's solutions enable efficient storage and management of diverse file-based data types, such as video, audio, digital images, and simulation data, addressing the growing demands of organizations that handle large volumes of digital content.

Isilon Systems

Series B in 2002
Isilon Systems specializes in developing intelligent clustered storage systems tailored for digital content and unstructured data management. Its flagship product, Isilon IQ, integrates a sophisticated distributed file system with modular, industry-standard hardware, providing exceptional simplicity and scalability. This system is particularly suited for data-intensive sectors, including media and entertainment, digital imaging, life sciences, and oil and gas. Isilon's solutions enable efficient storage and management of diverse file-based data types, such as video, audio, digital images, and simulation data, addressing the growing demands of organizations that handle large volumes of digital content.

Webvan

Series D in 1999
Internet retailer that offers delivery services by integrating its web store with a distribution facility and delivery system

Webvan

Series B in 1998
Internet retailer that offers delivery services by integrating its web store with a distribution facility and delivery system

Webvan

Series A in 1997
Internet retailer that offers delivery services by integrating its web store with a distribution facility and delivery system
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