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 HoReCa

Wenheyou

Series B in 2021
Wenheyou operates a range of food and beverage brands.

HeyTea

Series D in 2021
HeyTea is a Chinese tea shop that specializes in innovative beverages, particularly cheese-topped tea and fruit tea. Founded in 2012 in a riverside alley, it initially operated under the name ROYALTEA before rebranding to HeyTea. The franchise offers a diverse range of products, including instant milk, fruit, and traditional Chinese teas, allowing customers to experience unique blends of flavors. Through its creative approach to tea, HeyTea has positioned itself as a prominent player in the beverage market, appealing to a broad audience seeking new and distinctive taste experiences.

Wenheyou

Series A in 2021
Wenheyou operates a range of food and beverage brands.

TH International

Venture Round in 2021
TH International Ltd is the parent company responsible for operating Tim Hortons coffee shops in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Shanghai, the company provides a range of offerings, including freshly brewed coffee, tea, baked goods, sandwiches, and other food products. Tim Hortons China focuses on delivering a unique coffee experience, with menu items tailored to local tastes, such as shrimp sandwiches and salads. In addition to its Tim Hortons operations, TH International also manages the Popeyes brand within mainland China. The company's primary revenue is derived from its Tim Hortons segment, reflecting its commitment to expanding the brand's presence in the region.

Hitomorrow

Series B in 2020
Hitomorrow, founded in 2012 and based in Beijing, China, specializes in the import and distribution of fresh ingredients and ready-to-cook products. The company offers a diverse range of items, including imported chilled beef, pork, chicken, and various flavored meats. Additionally, Hitomorrow sources products from around the globe, including beef and mutton from Australia and New Zealand, fresh milk, Canadian Arctic shellfish, sweet shrimp, Alaska king crab, squid, and Argentine red shrimp. With a focus on quality and variety, Hitomorrow aims to provide consumers with convenient and fresh meal options.

Qingzhu

Series B in 2020
Qingzhu is a hotel industry group integrating hotel management, information technology and procurement and trade. Its main business is to realize the chain of individual hotels through light franchise, and help hotels improve through brand, operation and system. Operating efficiency, increase revenue.

Qingzhu

Series A in 2019
Qingzhu is a hotel industry group integrating hotel management, information technology and procurement and trade. Its main business is to realize the chain of individual hotels through light franchise, and help hotels improve through brand, operation and system. Operating efficiency, increase revenue.

HeyTea

Series C in 2019
HeyTea is a Chinese tea shop that specializes in innovative beverages, particularly cheese-topped tea and fruit tea. Founded in 2012 in a riverside alley, it initially operated under the name ROYALTEA before rebranding to HeyTea. The franchise offers a diverse range of products, including instant milk, fruit, and traditional Chinese teas, allowing customers to experience unique blends of flavors. Through its creative approach to tea, HeyTea has positioned itself as a prominent player in the beverage market, appealing to a broad audience seeking new and distinctive taste experiences.

OYO

Series E in 2018
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company founded in 2013 and based in Ahmedabad, India. It operates a branded network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, focusing on providing standardized stay experiences at budget-friendly prices. The company offers a range of services, including free breakfast, holiday packages, and a refer-and-earn program, which enhance customer experience. OYO's mobile application facilitates seamless booking, enabling users to easily access accommodations across South Asia and beyond. The company aims to cater to both entrepreneurs and small businesses, ensuring that guests enjoy comfortable and memorable stays without significant expense. As a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited, OYO continues to expand its presence in the hospitality sector.

Shiheng

Series B in 2018
Shiheng Inc. is an online catering management service provider based in Shanghai, China. The company employs over 500 individuals and serves more than 300 well-known restaurant chains and single-store brands, with a presence in over 100 cities. Shiheng offers a comprehensive catering management system that includes e-commerce services, covering aspects from food design to digital marketing and enterprise resource planning. This system enables users, particularly franchisers with up to ten thousand stores, to enhance their management efficiency in an increasingly digital landscape.

Hedone

Series A in 2018
Hedone is an e-commerce platform based in Shanghai, China, specializing in beauty makeup products. Founded in 2014, the company primarily targets Chinese millennials, offering a curated selection of makeup that reflects their individual identities and preferences. Through its online platform, Hedone aims to meet the growing demand for personalized beauty solutions in the rapidly evolving Chinese market.

DAILYHOTEL

Series C in 2018
DAILYHOTEL is a lifestyle technology enabler that provides affordable access to quality experiences in accommodation, dining and travel offerings through its mobile platform. They focus on transaction through mobile app only, selling more than 100,000 room every month on average in just South Korea alone. In 2017 March, they have reached over 7million downloads for their app.

Shiheng

Series A in 2018
Shiheng Inc. is an online catering management service provider based in Shanghai, China. The company employs over 500 individuals and serves more than 300 well-known restaurant chains and single-store brands, with a presence in over 100 cities. Shiheng offers a comprehensive catering management system that includes e-commerce services, covering aspects from food design to digital marketing and enterprise resource planning. This system enables users, particularly franchisers with up to ten thousand stores, to enhance their management efficiency in an increasingly digital landscape.

OYO

Series D in 2017
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company founded in 2013 and based in Ahmedabad, India. It operates a branded network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, focusing on providing standardized stay experiences at budget-friendly prices. The company offers a range of services, including free breakfast, holiday packages, and a refer-and-earn program, which enhance customer experience. OYO's mobile application facilitates seamless booking, enabling users to easily access accommodations across South Asia and beyond. The company aims to cater to both entrepreneurs and small businesses, ensuring that guests enjoy comfortable and memorable stays without significant expense. As a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited, OYO continues to expand its presence in the hospitality sector.

Houzz

Series E in 2017
Houzz Inc. operates 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 provides users with a comprehensive resource for home remodeling and design, featuring the largest residential design database in the world. The platform allows local businesses and national brands to advertise, while enabling professionals to establish an online presence through dedicated profiles. Users can discover design inspiration, hire professionals, and purchase a wide array of home products, including furniture, lighting, and outdoor items. Additionally, Houzz Pro offers a Software-as-a-Service solution for home remodeling and design professionals to manage their business effectively. With offices in various international locations, Houzz serves a vibrant community, facilitating project management and enhancing the overall home improvement experience.

Zomato

Series H in 2017
Zomato Private Limited is a food aggregator based in New Delhi, India, connecting users to restaurants in India and internationally. Founded in 2008, the company offers a platform for discovering restaurants, ordering food for delivery, and making table reservations. Users can search for restaurants, read and write reviews, and share recommendations within their personal network of food enthusiasts. Zomato also operates Zomato Base, a cloud-based point-of-sale system for restaurants that includes features such as inventory management and real-time analytics. As of now, Zomato serves over 55 million users across 24 countries and generates revenue primarily from food ordering and delivery services, as well as through advertising for restaurant partners. The company has attracted significant investment from various firms, reinforcing its growth and expansion in the food service sector.

OYO

Series C in 2016
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company founded in 2013 and based in Ahmedabad, India. It operates a branded network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, focusing on providing standardized stay experiences at budget-friendly prices. The company offers a range of services, including free breakfast, holiday packages, and a refer-and-earn program, which enhance customer experience. OYO's mobile application facilitates seamless booking, enabling users to easily access accommodations across South Asia and beyond. The company aims to cater to both entrepreneurs and small businesses, ensuring that guests enjoy comfortable and memorable stays without significant expense. As a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited, OYO continues to expand its presence in the hospitality sector.

Grabhouse

Series B in 2015
Grabhouse is a no broker website that helps people find flats, flatmates and tenants quickly. People can save thousands of brokerage just through few clicks.

DAILYHOTEL

Venture Round in 2015
DAILYHOTEL is a lifestyle technology enabler that provides affordable access to quality experiences in accommodation, dining and travel offerings through its mobile platform. They focus on transaction through mobile app only, selling more than 100,000 room every month on average in just South Korea alone. In 2017 March, they have reached over 7million downloads for their app.

OYO

Series B in 2015
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company founded in 2013 and based in Ahmedabad, India. It operates a branded network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, focusing on providing standardized stay experiences at budget-friendly prices. The company offers a range of services, including free breakfast, holiday packages, and a refer-and-earn program, which enhance customer experience. OYO's mobile application facilitates seamless booking, enabling users to easily access accommodations across South Asia and beyond. The company aims to cater to both entrepreneurs and small businesses, ensuring that guests enjoy comfortable and memorable stays without significant expense. As a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited, OYO continues to expand its presence in the hospitality sector.

Zomato

Series F in 2015
Zomato Private Limited is a food aggregator based in New Delhi, India, connecting users to restaurants in India and internationally. Founded in 2008, the company offers a platform for discovering restaurants, ordering food for delivery, and making table reservations. Users can search for restaurants, read and write reviews, and share recommendations within their personal network of food enthusiasts. Zomato also operates Zomato Base, a cloud-based point-of-sale system for restaurants that includes features such as inventory management and real-time analytics. As of now, Zomato serves over 55 million users across 24 countries and generates revenue primarily from food ordering and delivery services, as well as through advertising for restaurant partners. The company has attracted significant investment from various firms, reinforcing its growth and expansion in the food service sector.

Haocaitou

Venture Round in 2015
Sichuan Haocaitou Industry Co., Ltd. specializes in the research, development, production, and sale of a variety of food products, including beverages, snacks, cakes, and candies. Established in 2005 and located in Sichuan, China, the company has expanded its operations to include a focus on natural food supplements. With a commitment to providing healthy nutrition and refreshment options, Haocaitou ensures that its products are made from natural substances. The firm is characterized by its significant production capacity and a workforce of nearly 3,000 employees, contributing to an impressive annual output value. Haocaitou's dedication to quality and innovation positions it as a notable player in the food industry.

OYO

Series A in 2015
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company founded in 2013 and based in Ahmedabad, India. It operates a branded network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, focusing on providing standardized stay experiences at budget-friendly prices. The company offers a range of services, including free breakfast, holiday packages, and a refer-and-earn program, which enhance customer experience. OYO's mobile application facilitates seamless booking, enabling users to easily access accommodations across South Asia and beyond. The company aims to cater to both entrepreneurs and small businesses, ensuring that guests enjoy comfortable and memorable stays without significant expense. As a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited, OYO continues to expand its presence in the hospitality sector.

Zomato

Series E in 2014
Zomato Private Limited is a food aggregator based in New Delhi, India, connecting users to restaurants in India and internationally. Founded in 2008, the company offers a platform for discovering restaurants, ordering food for delivery, and making table reservations. Users can search for restaurants, read and write reviews, and share recommendations within their personal network of food enthusiasts. Zomato also operates Zomato Base, a cloud-based point-of-sale system for restaurants that includes features such as inventory management and real-time analytics. As of now, Zomato serves over 55 million users across 24 countries and generates revenue primarily from food ordering and delivery services, as well as through advertising for restaurant partners. The company has attracted significant investment from various firms, reinforcing its growth and expansion in the food service sector.

Grabhouse

Series A in 2014
Grabhouse is a no broker website that helps people find flats, flatmates and tenants quickly. People can save thousands of brokerage just through few clicks.

Houzz

Series D in 2014
Houzz Inc. operates 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 provides users with a comprehensive resource for home remodeling and design, featuring the largest residential design database in the world. The platform allows local businesses and national brands to advertise, while enabling professionals to establish an online presence through dedicated profiles. Users can discover design inspiration, hire professionals, and purchase a wide array of home products, including furniture, lighting, and outdoor items. Additionally, Houzz Pro offers a Software-as-a-Service solution for home remodeling and design professionals to manage their business effectively. With offices in various international locations, Houzz serves a vibrant community, facilitating project management and enhancing the overall home improvement experience.

OYO

Seed Round in 2014
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company founded in 2013 and based in Ahmedabad, India. It operates a branded network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, focusing on providing standardized stay experiences at budget-friendly prices. The company offers a range of services, including free breakfast, holiday packages, and a refer-and-earn program, which enhance customer experience. OYO's mobile application facilitates seamless booking, enabling users to easily access accommodations across South Asia and beyond. The company aims to cater to both entrepreneurs and small businesses, ensuring that guests enjoy comfortable and memorable stays without significant expense. As a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited, OYO continues to expand its presence in the hospitality sector.

Zomato

Series D in 2013
Zomato Private Limited is a food aggregator based in New Delhi, India, connecting users to restaurants in India and internationally. Founded in 2008, the company offers a platform for discovering restaurants, ordering food for delivery, and making table reservations. Users can search for restaurants, read and write reviews, and share recommendations within their personal network of food enthusiasts. Zomato also operates Zomato Base, a cloud-based point-of-sale system for restaurants that includes features such as inventory management and real-time analytics. As of now, Zomato serves over 55 million users across 24 countries and generates revenue primarily from food ordering and delivery services, as well as through advertising for restaurant partners. The company has attracted significant investment from various firms, reinforcing its growth and expansion in the food service sector.

Plateno Group

Venture Round in 2013
The Plateno Group is hospitality companies, and one of the most influential, innovative, customer-centric companies in the country. Their hotel portfolio comprises 14 brands, with over 3,000 hotels, in more than 300 cities, with over 50 million room bookings each year. They also hold interests in apartment communities, cafés, and even a non-profit platform that supports young artists.

Houzz

Series C in 2013
Houzz Inc. operates 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 provides users with a comprehensive resource for home remodeling and design, featuring the largest residential design database in the world. The platform allows local businesses and national brands to advertise, while enabling professionals to establish an online presence through dedicated profiles. Users can discover design inspiration, hire professionals, and purchase a wide array of home products, including furniture, lighting, and outdoor items. Additionally, Houzz Pro offers a Software-as-a-Service solution for home remodeling and design professionals to manage their business effectively. With offices in various international locations, Houzz serves a vibrant community, facilitating project management and enhancing the overall home improvement experience.

Reocar

Series B in 2012
Guangdong Reocar Equity Co., Ltd. is a car rental service company based in Guangzhou, China, founded in 2009. Reocar offers an online platform that facilitates both long-term and short-term car rentals, providing users with a convenient and hassle-free travel experience. The company initially developed a set of car rental management systems to standardize its operational procedures. Utilizing an advanced e-commerce platform and GPS technology, Reocar operates under a chain business model, ensuring efficiency and consistency in its services.

Houzz

Series B in 2011
Houzz Inc. operates 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 provides users with a comprehensive resource for home remodeling and design, featuring the largest residential design database in the world. The platform allows local businesses and national brands to advertise, while enabling professionals to establish an online presence through dedicated profiles. Users can discover design inspiration, hire professionals, and purchase a wide array of home products, including furniture, lighting, and outdoor items. Additionally, Houzz Pro offers a Software-as-a-Service solution for home remodeling and design professionals to manage their business effectively. With offices in various international locations, Houzz serves a vibrant community, facilitating project management and enhancing the overall home improvement experience.

Reocar

Series A in 2011
Guangdong Reocar Equity Co., Ltd. is a car rental service company based in Guangzhou, China, founded in 2009. Reocar offers an online platform that facilitates both long-term and short-term car rentals, providing users with a convenient and hassle-free travel experience. The company initially developed a set of car rental management systems to standardize its operational procedures. Utilizing an advanced e-commerce platform and GPS technology, Reocar operates under a chain business model, ensuring efficiency and consistency in its services.

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.
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