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 Hospitality

Pace

Series A in 2021
Pace is a London-based company founded in 2017 that operates a revenue management platform specifically designed for hotels and hostels. The platform addresses the challenges of fluctuating demand for fixed accommodation capacity by providing tools for real-time forecasting, price sensitivity analysis, and automation. Utilizing machine learning and statistical techniques, Pace helps hotel owners optimize their pricing strategies to better match supply and demand, potentially increasing annual revenues by over 30%. The company's unique approach positions it as a technology-driven leader in the hospitality sector, distinguishing itself from competitors that typically focus on traditional methods. Pace's algorithms are continuously refined by an in-house science team, ensuring that clients can respond swiftly to market changes and secure optimal bookings.

Pace

Series A in 2021
Pace is a London-based company founded in 2017 that operates a revenue management platform specifically designed for hotels and hostels. The platform addresses the challenges of fluctuating demand for fixed accommodation capacity by providing tools for real-time forecasting, price sensitivity analysis, and automation. Utilizing machine learning and statistical techniques, Pace helps hotel owners optimize their pricing strategies to better match supply and demand, potentially increasing annual revenues by over 30%. The company's unique approach positions it as a technology-driven leader in the hospitality sector, distinguishing itself from competitors that typically focus on traditional methods. Pace's algorithms are continuously refined by an in-house science team, ensuring that clients can respond swiftly to market changes and secure optimal bookings.

Wenheyou

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

Wenheyou

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

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.

Hmlet

Series B in 2019
Hmlet Pte. Ltd. is a co-living company that focuses on providing shared and short-term accommodation primarily for international tech professionals. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Singapore, Hmlet has expanded its operations to include locations in Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Sydney. The company offers a range of rental options, including master, regular, and pocket rooms, as well as full apartments. Hmlet aims to simplify housing for individuals relocating or living in these cities, fostering a sense of community by organizing monthly events such as yoga classes and networking sessions. It also manages property-related issues on behalf of landlords, ensuring that residents have a secure and comfortable living environment.

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.

Hmlet

Series A in 2018
Hmlet Pte. Ltd. is a co-living company that focuses on providing shared and short-term accommodation primarily for international tech professionals. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Singapore, Hmlet has expanded its operations to include locations in Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Sydney. The company offers a range of rental options, including master, regular, and pocket rooms, as well as full apartments. Hmlet aims to simplify housing for individuals relocating or living in these cities, fostering a sense of community by organizing monthly events such as yoga classes and networking sessions. It also manages property-related issues on behalf of landlords, ensuring that residents have a secure and comfortable living environment.

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.

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.

Huangbaoche

Series C in 2018
Huangbaoche is a travel service that specializes in offering tour packages and booking options for outbound Chinese tourists. The company operates a platform featuring over 100,000 Chinese-speaking drivers and tour guides who facilitate various services, including airport pick-up, chartered car rentals, and guided tours. Huangbaoche covers more than 1,500 travel destination cities across 80 countries, catering specifically to the needs and preferences of Chinese-speaking travelers.

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.

Airbnb

Series F in 2017
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates the booking of unique accommodations and experiences, connecting hosts with guests through its website and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company allows users to discover a diverse range of listings, including private rooms, luxury villas, and unconventional spaces such as castles and sailboats. With over 8 million active listings in more than 65,000 cities across 191 countries, Airbnb serves a wide array of travelers seeking authentic experiences at various price points. The company's revenue primarily comes from transaction fees associated with online bookings, with a significant portion generated from North America. By streamlining the process of listing and reserving accommodations, Airbnb has established itself as a leading alternative accommodation provider in the travel industry.

Airbnb

Series F in 2016
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates the booking of unique accommodations and experiences, connecting hosts with guests through its website and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company allows users to discover a diverse range of listings, including private rooms, luxury villas, and unconventional spaces such as castles and sailboats. With over 8 million active listings in more than 65,000 cities across 191 countries, Airbnb serves a wide array of travelers seeking authentic experiences at various price points. The company's revenue primarily comes from transaction fees associated with online bookings, with a significant portion generated from North America. By streamlining the process of listing and reserving accommodations, Airbnb has established itself as a leading alternative accommodation provider in the travel industry.

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.

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.

Airbnb

Series E in 2015
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates the booking of unique accommodations and experiences, connecting hosts with guests through its website and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company allows users to discover a diverse range of listings, including private rooms, luxury villas, and unconventional spaces such as castles and sailboats. With over 8 million active listings in more than 65,000 cities across 191 countries, Airbnb serves a wide array of travelers seeking authentic experiences at various price points. The company's revenue primarily comes from transaction fees associated with online bookings, with a significant portion generated from North America. By streamlining the process of listing and reserving accommodations, Airbnb has established itself as a leading alternative accommodation provider in the travel industry.

Mishi

Series B in 2015
Hangzhou Mishi Network Technology Co., Ltd. operates Mishi.cn, an online platform that connects users with local chefs who prepare authentic handmade food. Based in Beijing, China, Mishi functions similarly to Airbnb but focuses on the culinary experience, allowing food enthusiasts to discover and enjoy homemade delicacies in the comfort of their homes. The platform facilitates the delivery of unique meals, catering to those seeking characteristic local flavors and intimate dining experiences.

StayZilla

Series B in 2015
Stayzilla was founded with a laser-sharp vision to become India's largest online marketplace for “Stays”. Going beyond the realm of just hotels, we serve a well-balanced diet comprising of all manner of “Stay” options to our customers including lodges, homestays, guesthouses, etc. Stayzilla also aims to provide unprecedented reach to travelers by providing stays across the entire length and breadth of the country, including all sorts of options from ultra-low budget rooms to luxury stays. Currently, Stayzilla has more than 17000 options spread across more than 1100 cities.

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.

YaoChuFa

Series C in 2014
YaoChuFa, established in October 2011, operates an online tourism service platform focused on providing comprehensive travel packages for urban and regional tourism. The company specializes in one-day travel itineraries centered around major cities and their neighboring areas, featuring carefully selected boutique resorts, specialty restaurants, and access to popular tourist attractions. YaoChuFa's offerings are designed to maintain high-quality standards, typically rated 4-5 stars, ensuring a premium experience for families and parents traveling with children. The platform aims to deliver economical, convenient, and satisfying tourism products and services, including transportation, accommodation, and travel planning, catering to the leisure and entertainment needs of the public.

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.

Airbnb

Series D in 2014
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates the booking of unique accommodations and experiences, connecting hosts with guests through its website and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company allows users to discover a diverse range of listings, including private rooms, luxury villas, and unconventional spaces such as castles and sailboats. With over 8 million active listings in more than 65,000 cities across 191 countries, Airbnb serves a wide array of travelers seeking authentic experiences at various price points. The company's revenue primarily comes from transaction fees associated with online bookings, with a significant portion generated from North America. By streamlining the process of listing and reserving accommodations, Airbnb has established itself as a leading alternative accommodation provider in the travel industry.

Airbnb

Series C in 2013
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates the booking of unique accommodations and experiences, connecting hosts with guests through its website and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company allows users to discover a diverse range of listings, including private rooms, luxury villas, and unconventional spaces such as castles and sailboats. With over 8 million active listings in more than 65,000 cities across 191 countries, Airbnb serves a wide array of travelers seeking authentic experiences at various price points. The company's revenue primarily comes from transaction fees associated with online bookings, with a significant portion generated from North America. By streamlining the process of listing and reserving accommodations, Airbnb has established itself as a leading alternative accommodation provider in the travel industry.

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.

Lvmama

Series C in 2011
Lvmama is a prominent e-tourism platform based in China, specializing in both domestic and international travel services. Founded in 2008, the company initially focused on DIY tour services but has since evolved into a comprehensive tourism website. Its offerings include hotel reservations, ticket bookings, tour planning, and visa applications, catering to a diverse range of travel needs. Lvmama features over 6,000 scenic spots and resort hotels, as well as collaborations with numerous domestic and international tourism bureaus and airlines. The platform supports various travel formats, including group tours and long-distance travel, and is accessible across all provinces in China, as well as in more than 50 countries and regions worldwide.

Airbnb

Series B in 2011
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates the booking of unique accommodations and experiences, connecting hosts with guests through its website and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company allows users to discover a diverse range of listings, including private rooms, luxury villas, and unconventional spaces such as castles and sailboats. With over 8 million active listings in more than 65,000 cities across 191 countries, Airbnb serves a wide array of travelers seeking authentic experiences at various price points. The company's revenue primarily comes from transaction fees associated with online bookings, with a significant portion generated from North America. By streamlining the process of listing and reserving accommodations, Airbnb has established itself as a leading alternative accommodation provider in the travel industry.

Flight Steward

Seed Round in 2011
Flight Steward (航班管家) is a Chinese mobile application that offers one-stop travel services that include flight delay fixes, flight tickets, hotel reservations, mobile check-in, and airport information navigation. The application also supports the real-time inquiry and purchase of domestic flight tickets and various online modes of payment like Unionpay and Alipay. Passengers can subscribe to dynamic flight information to timely learn real-time information like flight delay and cancellation, so as to arrange their itineraries accordingly. The product’s user base exceeded 1 million in early 2010. Flight Steward obtained $ 5 million from Sequoia Capital in a Series A financing in 2011, and nearly $15 million from Matrix Partners China and Greylock in the Series B financing. By 2013, Flight Steward has become the most comprehensive platform for premium class ticket bookings in China.

Lvmama

Series B in 2010
Lvmama is a prominent e-tourism platform based in China, specializing in both domestic and international travel services. Founded in 2008, the company initially focused on DIY tour services but has since evolved into a comprehensive tourism website. Its offerings include hotel reservations, ticket bookings, tour planning, and visa applications, catering to a diverse range of travel needs. Lvmama features over 6,000 scenic spots and resort hotels, as well as collaborations with numerous domestic and international tourism bureaus and airlines. The platform supports various travel formats, including group tours and long-distance travel, and is accessible across all provinces in China, as well as in more than 50 countries and regions worldwide.

Airbnb

Series A in 2010
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates the booking of unique accommodations and experiences, connecting hosts with guests through its website and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company allows users to discover a diverse range of listings, including private rooms, luxury villas, and unconventional spaces such as castles and sailboats. With over 8 million active listings in more than 65,000 cities across 191 countries, Airbnb serves a wide array of travelers seeking authentic experiences at various price points. The company's revenue primarily comes from transaction fees associated with online bookings, with a significant portion generated from North America. By streamlining the process of listing and reserving accommodations, Airbnb has established itself as a leading alternative accommodation provider in the travel industry.

Airbnb

Seed Round in 2009
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates the booking of unique accommodations and experiences, connecting hosts with guests through its website and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company allows users to discover a diverse range of listings, including private rooms, luxury villas, and unconventional spaces such as castles and sailboats. With over 8 million active listings in more than 65,000 cities across 191 countries, Airbnb serves a wide array of travelers seeking authentic experiences at various price points. The company's revenue primarily comes from transaction fees associated with online bookings, with a significant portion generated from North America. By streamlining the process of listing and reserving accommodations, Airbnb has established itself as a leading alternative accommodation provider in the travel industry.

Travelguru

Venture Round in 2006
Travelguru is an Indian online travel portal that facilitates users in planning and booking their travel arrangements. The platform allows customers to search for and book flights, hotels, and holiday packages both within India and internationally. By providing a comprehensive suite of services, Travelguru aims to simplify the travel planning process for its users, ensuring access to a variety of options for their travel needs.
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