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 Leasing

Landis

Series A in 2021
Landis is an online real estate platform designed to assist renters in becoming homeowners. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company enables clients to choose their ideal home, rent it, and purchase it within the first twelve months. Landis provides tools and incentives to help improve customers' credit scores and build their down payments, facilitating a smooth transition from renting to owning. The platform focuses on delivering a transparent and straightforward process, catering to both residential and commercial real estate needs.

Wectory

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Wectory is a financial technology company that offers a mobile application designed to facilitate rental payments for landlords and tenants. Through its platform, landlords can receive upfront funding for rental payments, allowing them to request up to twelve months of rent as a single payment. This arrangement provides landlords with immediate cash flow, which can be used for personal or housing-related expenses. The application also includes features such as one-touch or automated payments, reminders, reports, and payment schedules, streamlining the rental payment process. Tenants benefit by making regular payments directly to Wectory’s account to repay the landlord's debt, creating a structured and efficient financial arrangement for both parties.

LandSpace

Series C in 2020
LandSpace is a Chinese company based in Beijing that specializes in the development and operation of rockets, specifically targeting the small and medium-sized commercial aerospace application market. The company focuses on creating liquid fuel rocket engines and commercial launch vehicles, emphasizing the importance of independent intellectual property rights. LandSpace is dedicated to advancing its proprietary liquid-fuel rocket engines and providing low-cost, standardized launch service solutions for private and commercial aerospace enterprises in China. With robust capabilities in design, manufacturing, and testing, LandSpace positions itself as a key player in the aerospace sector and is recognized as a national high-tech enterprise as well as a member of the International Astronautical Federation.

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.

Ziroom

Series B in 2019
Ziroom Shenghuo Asset Management owns and operates an online long-term apartment leasing service platform. The products include Ziru Youjia which provides shared accommodation, Ziru Zhengzu that offers independent accommodation; Ziru Yu, a facility for serviced apartments; and Ziru Luxury. The platform also provides travel accommodation products Ziroom Guest House and Ziroom B&B. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Beijing, China.

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.

Zoomcar

Debt Financing in 2018
Zoomcar India Private Ltd. is a prominent self-drive car rental service based in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of vehicles, including SUVs, luxury cars, electric cars, and sedans, available for rent by the hour, day, week, or month. Zoomcar operates an online platform that allows customers to easily book cars using their mobile phones, providing a hassle-free rental experience. With approximately 21,000 vehicles registered on its platform, Zoomcar primarily generates revenue from short-term self-drive rentals and vehicle subscriptions, with the majority of its business concentrated in India. The company also has a strategic partnership with Godrej Consumer Products Limited and has expanded its operations to several countries, including Egypt, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Zoomcar

Series C in 2018
Zoomcar India Private Ltd. is a prominent self-drive car rental service based in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of vehicles, including SUVs, luxury cars, electric cars, and sedans, available for rent by the hour, day, week, or month. Zoomcar operates an online platform that allows customers to easily book cars using their mobile phones, providing a hassle-free rental experience. With approximately 21,000 vehicles registered on its platform, Zoomcar primarily generates revenue from short-term self-drive rentals and vehicle subscriptions, with the majority of its business concentrated in India. The company also has a strategic partnership with Godrej Consumer Products Limited and has expanded its operations to several countries, including Egypt, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Ziroom

Series A in 2018
Ziroom Shenghuo Asset Management owns and operates an online long-term apartment leasing service platform. The products include Ziru Youjia which provides shared accommodation, Ziru Zhengzu that offers independent accommodation; Ziru Yu, a facility for serviced apartments; and Ziru Luxury. The platform also provides travel accommodation products Ziroom Guest House and Ziroom B&B. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Beijing, China.

LeCheBang

Series B in 2017
LeCheBang, founded in 2015 and based in China, specializes in designing and developing a mobile application that offers a platform for automobile maintenance and after-sale services. The application serves as a comprehensive network for car owners, facilitating access to various services such as maintenance at 4S shops, refueling, battery changes, and discounted car washes. By connecting users with service providers, LeCheBang enhances the car ownership experience and supports the automotive aftermarket sector.

Zoomcar

Series B in 2016
Zoomcar India Private Ltd. is a prominent self-drive car rental service based in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of vehicles, including SUVs, luxury cars, electric cars, and sedans, available for rent by the hour, day, week, or month. Zoomcar operates an online platform that allows customers to easily book cars using their mobile phones, providing a hassle-free rental experience. With approximately 21,000 vehicles registered on its platform, Zoomcar primarily generates revenue from short-term self-drive rentals and vehicle subscriptions, with the majority of its business concentrated in India. The company also has a strategic partnership with Godrej Consumer Products Limited and has expanded its operations to several countries, including Egypt, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Zoomcar

Venture Round in 2015
Zoomcar India Private Ltd. is a prominent self-drive car rental service based in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of vehicles, including SUVs, luxury cars, electric cars, and sedans, available for rent by the hour, day, week, or month. Zoomcar operates an online platform that allows customers to easily book cars using their mobile phones, providing a hassle-free rental experience. With approximately 21,000 vehicles registered on its platform, Zoomcar primarily generates revenue from short-term self-drive rentals and vehicle subscriptions, with the majority of its business concentrated in India. The company also has a strategic partnership with Godrej Consumer Products Limited and has expanded its operations to several countries, including Egypt, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Guazi Car Rental

Series B in 2014
Guazi Car Rental is a Beijing-based P2P (peer to peer) car sharing platform. The platform allows private car owners to rent their vehicles to customers, in a model similar to the home sharing services provided by Airbnb.com. START was rebranded as Guazi Car Rental. Guazi Car Rental is operated in China.

Zoomcar

Series A in 2014
Zoomcar India Private Ltd. is a prominent self-drive car rental service based in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of vehicles, including SUVs, luxury cars, electric cars, and sedans, available for rent by the hour, day, week, or month. Zoomcar operates an online platform that allows customers to easily book cars using their mobile phones, providing a hassle-free rental experience. With approximately 21,000 vehicles registered on its platform, Zoomcar primarily generates revenue from short-term self-drive rentals and vehicle subscriptions, with the majority of its business concentrated in India. The company also has a strategic partnership with Godrej Consumer Products Limited and has expanded its operations to several countries, including Egypt, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Guazi Car Rental

Series A in 2014
Guazi Car Rental is a Beijing-based P2P (peer to peer) car sharing platform. The platform allows private car owners to rent their vehicles to customers, in a model similar to the home sharing services provided by Airbnb.com. START was rebranded as Guazi Car Rental. Guazi Car Rental is operated in China.

iCarsClub

Venture Round in 2014
iCarsClub Pte Ltd. operates an online platform for peer-to-peer car sharing in Singapore. Founded in 2012, the company allows car owners to list their vehicles, enabling them to monetize idle car time, while providing drivers with access to affordable car rentals nearby on an hourly or daily basis. This model addresses the challenges of car ownership costs and offers competitive rental rates, making it an attractive option for users seeking flexible transportation solutions.

Rentals.com

Series B in 2000
Rentals.com operates a comprehensive online platform that connects tenants, property owners, and property managers in the United States. The website serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking rental properties, offering listings for single-family homes, apartments, condos, townhouses, lofts, and duplexes. By facilitating communication between renters and property owners, Rentals.com enhances the rental experience and increases engagement for landlords and property managers. The platform is part of the RentPath Small Property Network, which attracts millions of unique visitors looking for residential rentals nationwide. Additionally, Rentals.com provides mobile applications for iPhone and Android devices, allowing users to search for rentals conveniently. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and operates as a subsidiary of PRIMEDIA's Consumer Guides Group.

Rentals.com

Series A in 1999
Rentals.com operates a comprehensive online platform that connects tenants, property owners, and property managers in the United States. The website serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking rental properties, offering listings for single-family homes, apartments, condos, townhouses, lofts, and duplexes. By facilitating communication between renters and property owners, Rentals.com enhances the rental experience and increases engagement for landlords and property managers. The platform is part of the RentPath Small Property Network, which attracts millions of unique visitors looking for residential rentals nationwide. Additionally, Rentals.com provides mobile applications for iPhone and Android devices, allowing users to search for rentals conveniently. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and operates as a subsidiary of PRIMEDIA's Consumer Guides Group.
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