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 Drones

Phantom Galaxies

Initial Coin Offering in 2022
Phantom Galaxies is an open-world mech combat game, currently in Alpha, developed by Blowfish Studios. Phantom Galaxies will be one of the first blockchain-based AAA game titles to launch with broad appeal to both traditional gaming enthusiasts and Web3 natives. Three of the four episodes of the Alpha version are available now, and early access to the Beta launch is expected to occur in Q3 2022.

Neptune Robotics

Series A in 2022
Neptune Robotics develops and manufactures underwater drones designed for enterprises in the maritime industry. Its underwater drones reduce the spread of invasive species in the ocean and also include filtration and debris collection systems designed to clean up oceans, enabling the reduction of waste in the oceans and improve ocean ecosystems.

Atlan Space

Series B in 2022
Atlan Space is a technology company based in Rabat, Morocco, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for drones. The company develops autonomous flight software that enables networks of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to monitor extensive marine areas for environmental threats. Its technology is utilized in various applications, including combating illegal fishing, tracking marine life, and assessing environmental risks. By coordinating fleets of drones, Atlan Space provides authorities with crucial insights and data that help them understand maritime activities, thereby enhancing the protection of ocean ecosystems.

HT Aero

Series A in 2021
HT Aero aspires to be the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM) and is dedicated to producing safe and intelligent electric flying vehicles. which combine automotive and aerospace technologies to realize domestic air-travel usage at scale.

Syrius Robotics

Series B in 2021
Syrius Robotics manufactures smart robots for material handling. The product can be used in factories and for logistic purposes. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Shenzhen, China with an additional office in Beijing, China.

Sugar

Seed Round in 2021
Jetpack, Inc. is a company that specializes in the online retail and delivery of both food and non-food products, focusing on nighttime service. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Stanford, California, the company primarily serves college students by providing essential consumer products on-demand. Jetpack aims to streamline convenience for its customers by ensuring that necessary items are readily available in real-time, thereby enhancing the overall shopping experience.

AgileX

Venture Round in 2021
AgileX Robotics (Dongguan) CO., Ltd designs and manufactures mobile robot products. It offers Unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), automated guided vehicle (AGV), and steering-by-wire modified electric vehicles. It serves logistics transportation, security patrolling, and agricultural and animal husbandry industries. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Dongguan, China with an additional office in Shenzhen, China.

Robosen

Series B in 2021
Robosen (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., founded in 2008 and headquartered in Beijing, China, specializes in the development and manufacturing of intelligent robotics. The company offers a variety of products, including educational robots, vending robots, and smart fighting robots, aimed at enhancing convenience in daily life. One of its notable innovations, the "Pathfinder Pioneer," features the ability to store up to 1 million action programs and can transform between a human and a jeep shape. This product also supports mobile app control and visual 3D programming via a PC. Robosen's technology encompasses advanced features such as digital electric transmission, servo motors, artificial joints, and body language recognition, positioning the company as a key player in the consumer robotics market.

Syrius Robotics

Series A in 2020
Syrius Robotics manufactures smart robots for material handling. The product can be used in factories and for logistic purposes. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Shenzhen, China with an additional office in Beijing, China.

Unitree

Series A in 2019
Unitree Robotics, founded in 2016 and based in Hangzhou, China, specializes in the development of four-legged robotic platforms. The company's portfolio includes Laikago, a robotic dog designed primarily as a research tool for scientists and roboticists. Unitree focuses on creating bionic quadruped robots that feature friendly human-computer interaction, adaptable movement, and the capability to navigate complex environments. In addition to the robots themselves, Unitree also develops essential components such as motors, controllers, and sensors, enhancing the functionality and performance of their robotic systems for both business and consumer applications.

Cobalt

Series B in 2019
Cobalt Robotics, Inc. designs and manufactures indoor security robots that collaborate with human security personnel. These robots are capable of patrolling various environments, including warehouses, schools, offices, hospitals, data centers, and museums, while detecting intruders and identifying anomalies. Equipped with advanced mapping and sensing technologies, as well as features for human-robot interaction, Cobalt's robots enhance security measures by providing real-time monitoring and response capabilities. Founded in 2016 by Erik Schluntz and Travis Deyle, the company is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Makeblock

Series C in 2018
Makeblock is a company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, that offers a do-it-yourself (DIY) robotics construction and programming learning platform. This platform provides mechanical components, various electronic modules, and graphical programming software, allowing STEM and STEAM learners, educators, and hobbyists to design and build modular, programmable robots. Users can create diverse robotic applications, including hovercrafts and cars, fostering hands-on learning and creativity in robotics and programming.

Xunyi

Series A in 2018
Hangzhou Xunyi Network Technology Co., Ltd. is a technology company headquartered in Hangzhou, China, specializing in drone logistics services. Founded in 2015, Xunyi operates China's first drone delivery network, offering on-demand delivery solutions for mail, packages, food, and medicine. The company's innovative approach positions it as a leader in the rapidly evolving drone delivery sector, addressing the growing demand for efficient logistics in urban environments.

Propeller Aero

Series A in 2018
Propeller is a global leader in drone-mapping and analytics solutions that give worksites the power to measure and manage themselves. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with a North American office in Denver, USA, Propeller’s innovative hardware and software products solve real problems for real people. With visual tools everyone can use, Propeller is helping teams on thousands of worksites track, inspect, and report on job progress and productivity safely and accurately. Founded in 2014 by Francis Vierboom and Rory San Miguel, Propeller serves construction, aggregates, mining, and waste management industries globally.

Cobalt

Series A in 2018
Cobalt Robotics, Inc. designs and manufactures indoor security robots that collaborate with human security personnel. These robots are capable of patrolling various environments, including warehouses, schools, offices, hospitals, data centers, and museums, while detecting intruders and identifying anomalies. Equipped with advanced mapping and sensing technologies, as well as features for human-robot interaction, Cobalt's robots enhance security measures by providing real-time monitoring and response capabilities. Founded in 2016 by Erik Schluntz and Travis Deyle, the company is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Zipline

Series B in 2016
Zipline Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and operation of drones for delivering vital medical supplies, including vaccines, medicines, and blood. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Half Moon Bay, California, Zipline aims to provide instant access to essential medical products for every individual globally. The company has developed the world's fastest and most reliable delivery drones and operates the largest autonomous logistics network for medical distribution. Its drones are assembled in South San Francisco, while extensive flight testing is conducted in Davis, California. Zipline operates distribution centers worldwide, employing local teams to ensure timely deliveries to hospitals and health centers, particularly in remote areas.

Blue Danube Systems

Series B in 2015
Blue Danube Systems, Inc. specializes in designing and developing advanced mobile wireless access solutions that significantly enhance network capacity and improve the overall quality of telecommunications services. The company's offerings include high-definition active antenna systems (HDAAS) and the BeamMaster platform, which utilizes beam-based optimization for real-time user traffic detection and hotspot pattern recognition. Blue Danube's Coherent Massive MIMO solution applies 5G beamforming technology to existing networks, allowing for a substantial increase in capacity and user experience. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Warren, New Jersey.

Zipline

Series A in 2015
Zipline Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and operation of drones for delivering vital medical supplies, including vaccines, medicines, and blood. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Half Moon Bay, California, Zipline aims to provide instant access to essential medical products for every individual globally. The company has developed the world's fastest and most reliable delivery drones and operates the largest autonomous logistics network for medical distribution. Its drones are assembled in South San Francisco, while extensive flight testing is conducted in Davis, California. Zipline operates distribution centers worldwide, employing local teams to ensure timely deliveries to hospitals and health centers, particularly in remote areas.

Makeblock

Series A in 2014
Makeblock is a company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, that offers a do-it-yourself (DIY) robotics construction and programming learning platform. This platform provides mechanical components, various electronic modules, and graphical programming software, allowing STEM and STEAM learners, educators, and hobbyists to design and build modular, programmable robots. Users can create diverse robotic applications, including hovercrafts and cars, fostering hands-on learning and creativity in robotics and programming.

DJI

Funding Round in 2014
DJI develops and manufactures innovative drone and camera technology for commercial and recreational use. Their platforms empower them to capture images that were once out of reach. Their flying and camera stabilization systems redefine camera placement and motion. Headquartered in Shenzhen, widely considered China’s Silicon Valley, DJI benefits from direct access to the suppliers, raw materials, and young, creative talent pool necessary for sustained success. Drawing on these resources, they have grown from a single small office in 2006 to a global workforce. Their offices can now be found in the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. As a privately owned and operated company, DJI focuses on their own vision, supporting creative, commercial, and nonprofit applications of their technology.

Blue Danube Systems

Venture Round in 2013
Blue Danube Systems, Inc. specializes in designing and developing advanced mobile wireless access solutions that significantly enhance network capacity and improve the overall quality of telecommunications services. The company's offerings include high-definition active antenna systems (HDAAS) and the BeamMaster platform, which utilizes beam-based optimization for real-time user traffic detection and hotspot pattern recognition. Blue Danube's Coherent Massive MIMO solution applies 5G beamforming technology to existing networks, allowing for a substantial increase in capacity and user experience. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Warren, New Jersey.

DroidHen

Series A in 2011
DroidHen, based in Shanghai, specializes in the development of online games for Android platforms. The company has successfully launched a variety of casual action and puzzle games, achieving over 100 million downloads on the Android Play Store, making it one of the leading mobile game developers in China. Notable titles from DroidHen include the Defender series, iRunner, RacingMoto, and Dinosaur War, reflecting its focus on engaging and accessible gaming experiences for a wide audience.
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