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 Embedded Software

SiEngine Technology

Series A in 2022
SiEngine technology creates vehicle electronic chips.

Arctic Hero Core

Venture Round in 2022
Arctic Hero Core is focused to reducing the design cycle and NRE cost of large-scale, high-performance chips through chip technology, as well as quickly realizing iterative upgrades and product function additions, with the goal of providing customers with low-cost and high-flexibility solutions ranging from algorithms to server clusters.

Hejian

Venture Round in 2021
Hejian Industrial Software is a high-performance industrial software and solution provider. With EDA (Electronic Design Automation) as the first breakthrough direction, it is committed to helping semiconductor chip companies solve the severe challenges they face in the process of innovation and development. Challenges and key issues.

X-Times

Series A in 2021
Provider and developer of electronic design automation (EDA) designed for digital chips. The company focuses on the research and development of new generation digital chips to realize EDA technology and provide digital chip design solutions, enabling users to improve efficiency and optimize chip performance in the fields of artificial intelligence, smart cars, 5G, cloud computing and other integrated circuits.

ENIGMABOT

Series A in 2021
ENIGMABOT is a programming education service robot developer, mainly engaged in the development, production and sales of programming education service robots.

Graphcore

Series E in 2020
Graphcore Limited, a hardware systems company develops intelligent processing units. It offers IPU-Accelerator cards, which can be plugged into a server to accelerate machine-learning applications; and IPU-Appliance products that provide enhanced performance to deliver inference systems supporting various users or provide faster training. Graphcore Limited was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom with additional locations in Palo Alto, California; London, United Kingdom; Oslo, Norway; and Beijing, China.

SemiDrive

Series A in 2020
Nanjing SemiDrive Technology Ltd. is a semiconductor company based in Nanjing, China, established in 2018. The firm specializes in designing and manufacturing core processor chips for the automotive industry, focusing on applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving. Its product lineup includes the X9 chip for high-performance eCockpit applications, the V9 chip for ADAS and autonomous driving, and the G9 chip, which serves as a vehicle central gateway connecting multiple domains. SemiDrive also offers research and development services for intelligent core processors and provides system-level turnkey solutions. The company operates with a fabless manufacturing model, with additional R&D facilities in Beijing and an office in Shenzhen, addressing the growing demand for smart driving technologies and high-performance industrial microprocessors in the automotive sector.

Graphcore

Series D in 2018
Graphcore Limited, a hardware systems company develops intelligent processing units. It offers IPU-Accelerator cards, which can be plugged into a server to accelerate machine-learning applications; and IPU-Appliance products that provide enhanced performance to deliver inference systems supporting various users or provide faster training. Graphcore Limited was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom with additional locations in Palo Alto, California; London, United Kingdom; Oslo, Norway; and Beijing, China.

Edgeworx

Seed Round in 2018
Edgeworx, Inc. develops software that runs on gateway edge and micro data center edge and links various nodes together using a proprietary mesh network that can operate on different types of networks. The company's product, ioFog, an edge computing application platform providing a standardized way to develop and remotely deploy secure micro services to edge computing devices. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Graphcore

Series C in 2017
Graphcore Limited, a hardware systems company develops intelligent processing units. It offers IPU-Accelerator cards, which can be plugged into a server to accelerate machine-learning applications; and IPU-Appliance products that provide enhanced performance to deliver inference systems supporting various users or provide faster training. Graphcore Limited was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom with additional locations in Palo Alto, California; London, United Kingdom; Oslo, Norway; and Beijing, China.

Barefoot Networks

Series C in 2016
Barefoot Networks, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in designing and developing Ethernet switch chips. As a subsidiary of Intel Corporation, Barefoot focuses on creating programmable network switches that simplify network programming, making it as accessible as programming a CPU. The company offers advanced features such as scalable load balancing, enhanced telemetry, and improved switching and routing capabilities. These innovations enable enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to efficiently introduce new functions and features into their network products while maintaining high performance.

Barefoot Networks

Series B in 2015
Barefoot Networks, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in designing and developing Ethernet switch chips. As a subsidiary of Intel Corporation, Barefoot focuses on creating programmable network switches that simplify network programming, making it as accessible as programming a CPU. The company offers advanced features such as scalable load balancing, enhanced telemetry, and improved switching and routing capabilities. These innovations enable enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to efficiently introduce new functions and features into their network products while maintaining high performance.

GirnarSoft

Series B in 2015
Girnar Software (SEZ) Private Limited, established in 2007, is a mobile and web solutions development company that specializes in software development. With a team of over 900 skilled engineers and management professionals, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including product development, manual and automated testing, mobile application development, and custom software solutions. GirnarSoft also operates automotive portals and marketplaces, helping businesses achieve their IT objectives and enhance operational efficiency. The company is a member of several industry organizations, including the National Association of Software and Services Companies and Software Technology Parks of India, which underscores its commitment to quality and innovation in the technology sector.

Indra Soft

Angel Round in 2014
Guangzhou Indra Soft Co., Ltd. is a game development company based in Guangzhou, China, founded in 2013. The company specializes in designing and developing independent mobile games, particularly in the shooting genre. Notable titles include Endless Loop, Raze, and KSU. Indra Soft focuses on creating immersive gaming experiences by crafting detailed worldviews and storylines, aiming to enhance player engagement. In addition to game development, the company is involved in painting and publishing comic stories, further diversifying its creative portfolio.

Barefoot Networks

Series A in 2014
Barefoot Networks, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in designing and developing Ethernet switch chips. As a subsidiary of Intel Corporation, Barefoot focuses on creating programmable network switches that simplify network programming, making it as accessible as programming a CPU. The company offers advanced features such as scalable load balancing, enhanced telemetry, and improved switching and routing capabilities. These innovations enable enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to efficiently introduce new functions and features into their network products while maintaining high performance.

GirnarSoft

Series A in 2013
Girnar Software (SEZ) Private Limited, established in 2007, is a mobile and web solutions development company that specializes in software development. With a team of over 900 skilled engineers and management professionals, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including product development, manual and automated testing, mobile application development, and custom software solutions. GirnarSoft also operates automotive portals and marketplaces, helping businesses achieve their IT objectives and enhance operational efficiency. The company is a member of several industry organizations, including the National Association of Software and Services Companies and Software Technology Parks of India, which underscores its commitment to quality and innovation in the technology sector.

DensBits Technologies

Series B in 2010
DensBits has designed the world’s first Memory Modem (TM), a revolutionary technology created to address the ever-increasing need for low-cost, high-performance NAND Flash-based storage systems. Similar to communications modem technology, the Memory Modem – composed of proprietary Error Correcting Coding (ECC), Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Management solutions – dramatically improves Flash memory reliability and, in turn, enables next-generation, low-cost Flash memory without compromising on performance. Cooperating with leading Flash manufacturers and Flash-based storage providers, DensBits’ Memory Modem paves the way for next-generation Flash-based storage systems, addressing all of their limitations and exceeding them, with unparalleled success.

DensBits Technologies

Series A in 2009
DensBits has designed the world’s first Memory Modem (TM), a revolutionary technology created to address the ever-increasing need for low-cost, high-performance NAND Flash-based storage systems. Similar to communications modem technology, the Memory Modem – composed of proprietary Error Correcting Coding (ECC), Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Management solutions – dramatically improves Flash memory reliability and, in turn, enables next-generation, low-cost Flash memory without compromising on performance. Cooperating with leading Flash manufacturers and Flash-based storage providers, DensBits’ Memory Modem paves the way for next-generation Flash-based storage systems, addressing all of their limitations and exceeding them, with unparalleled success.

Hintsoft

Series B in 2007
Hintsoft, also known as Shanghai Haoyi Software Technology Co., Ltd., is a professional internet cafe technology service provider focused on the management, R&D, and promotion of café maintaining systems. Hintsoft’s major product, “the Pubwin Series Internet Cafe Management Software,” has become a popular internet cafe system, accounting for more than 50% of the market share in China's internet cafe industry. In October 2008, it launched the network maintenance product, Xun Shan, which won the support of 30,000 internet bars within three months, and was selected as the most popular updated game software in internet bars in 2008 by the Annual Internet Bar Industry Report by World Network Associates. Hintsoft was founded in November 1998 as Shanghai New Haoyi Software.

Open-Silicon

Series D in 2007
Open-Silicon specializes in system-optimized ASIC services and custom integrated circuit design, serving the semiconductor industry globally. As a fabless company, it focuses on providing cost-effective and reliable custom system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. The company offers a range of services, including open market intellectual property integration, hardware and software design, and high-quality silicon manufacturing. Open-Silicon collaborates with customers using flexible engagement models, which can include full turnkey development or specific manufacturing services, allowing clients to benefit from competitive foundry, testing, and packaging pricing. Since its establishment in 2003, Open-Silicon has prioritized high standards in SoC execution, consistently measuring the quality of engineering work and adherence to customer schedules, with regular updates provided to its board of directors.

Sansa Security

Series C in 2007
Sansa Security is a leading provider of comprehensive security solutions tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile devices. The company offers a unified platform that spans all security aspects, from silicon chipsets to cloud-based secret provisioning. Sansa's innovative approach facilitates secure interactions among customers, suppliers, and technology partners through a configurable trust model. As a privately owned entity, Sansa serves prominent semiconductor and device manufacturers, maintaining a strong position in the embedded security market. The firm's solutions, which include both hardware and software technologies, are integrated into system-on-chips, platforms, and devices across various sectors, such as automotive, networking, and industrial applications. Sansa's product suite features security co-processors, sub-systems, modules, cryptographic accelerators, and content protection applications, all designed to safeguard sensitive information and applications from cyber threats while ensuring a seamless user experience.

Open-Silicon

Series C in 2005
Open-Silicon specializes in system-optimized ASIC services and custom integrated circuit design, serving the semiconductor industry globally. As a fabless company, it focuses on providing cost-effective and reliable custom system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. The company offers a range of services, including open market intellectual property integration, hardware and software design, and high-quality silicon manufacturing. Open-Silicon collaborates with customers using flexible engagement models, which can include full turnkey development or specific manufacturing services, allowing clients to benefit from competitive foundry, testing, and packaging pricing. Since its establishment in 2003, Open-Silicon has prioritized high standards in SoC execution, consistently measuring the quality of engineering work and adherence to customer schedules, with regular updates provided to its board of directors.

Open-Silicon

Series B in 2004
Open-Silicon specializes in system-optimized ASIC services and custom integrated circuit design, serving the semiconductor industry globally. As a fabless company, it focuses on providing cost-effective and reliable custom system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. The company offers a range of services, including open market intellectual property integration, hardware and software design, and high-quality silicon manufacturing. Open-Silicon collaborates with customers using flexible engagement models, which can include full turnkey development or specific manufacturing services, allowing clients to benefit from competitive foundry, testing, and packaging pricing. Since its establishment in 2003, Open-Silicon has prioritized high standards in SoC execution, consistently measuring the quality of engineering work and adherence to customer schedules, with regular updates provided to its board of directors.

Open-Silicon

Series A in 2003
Open-Silicon specializes in system-optimized ASIC services and custom integrated circuit design, serving the semiconductor industry globally. As a fabless company, it focuses on providing cost-effective and reliable custom system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. The company offers a range of services, including open market intellectual property integration, hardware and software design, and high-quality silicon manufacturing. Open-Silicon collaborates with customers using flexible engagement models, which can include full turnkey development or specific manufacturing services, allowing clients to benefit from competitive foundry, testing, and packaging pricing. Since its establishment in 2003, Open-Silicon has prioritized high standards in SoC execution, consistently measuring the quality of engineering work and adherence to customer schedules, with regular updates provided to its board of directors.

Microchip Technology

Venture Round in 1989
Microchip Technology Incorporated is a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs, which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. The company's solutions serve more than 120,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality.

Cypress Semiconductor

Venture Round in 1983
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and sells embedded system solutions globally, operating in two primary segments: Microcontroller and Connectivity Division, and Memory Products Division. The Microcontroller and Connectivity Division provides a range of solutions including wireless and wired connectivity, microcontrollers, analog solutions, and touch sensing technologies. Its offerings encompass Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, automotive microcontrollers, USB controllers, and analog power management products. The Memory Products Division specializes in various memory technologies, including NOR flash memories, SRAM, and nonvolatile memory options. Cypress serves multiple markets such as automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, telecommunications, and medical applications. The company sells its semiconductor products through a network of distributors, direct sales teams, and manufacturing representatives, catering to original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers. Established in 1982 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Cypress Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of Infineon Technologies AG.

Electronic Arts

Series A in 1982
Electronic Arts Inc. is a global developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software, specializing in games, content, and online services for various platforms, including game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company is known for its diverse portfolio of popular game franchises, such as The Sims, Madden NFL, FIFA, Battlefield, Apex Legends, Dragon Age, Plants vs. Zombies, and Need for Speed. In addition to developing its own titles, Electronic Arts licenses games from other brands and offers advertising services. The company markets its products through both digital and retail channels and maintains strategic partnerships for game development and operations.
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