Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is a prominent venture capital firm founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California. The firm specializes in investing across various stages of startups, including seed, early, and growth stages, and focuses on sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, internet, and mobile. Sequoia typically invests between $100,000 and $1 million in seed companies, $1 million to $10 million in early-stage ventures, and $10 million to $100 million in growth investments. The firm operates globally, with significant activities in regions like Israel, China, and India, where it partners with dynamic founders to build successful companies. Sequoia's extensive portfolio includes notable firms and offers valuable insights and resources, benefiting from decades of experience in the venture capital landscape.

Gian Adhitya

Associate

Rohit Agarwal

Investment Analyst

Akshay Agarwal

Associate

Suraj Agarwalla

Associate

Ashish Agrawal

Managing Director

Abheek Anand

Managing Director

Rajan Anandan

Managing Director

Bogomil Balkansky

Partner

Julien Bek

Partner

Mohit Bhatnagar

Managing Director

Roelof Botha

Executive

Jaime Bott

Partner of Human Capital

Anni Cai

Associate

Sakshi Chopra

Principal

William Coughran Ph.D

Partner

Chinmaya Golecha

VP

Ajey Gore

Operating Partner of Technology

Pat Grady

Partner

Irwin R. Gross

MD

Rachit Gupta

Associate

Kriti Gupta

Associate

Augustus Ilag

Associate

SK Jain

Co-Founderand MD

Amit Jain

Managing Director

Steve Yue Ji

Partner

Liu Jiang

Partner

Sandeep Kapoor

CLO and Compliance Officer, India

Aakash Kapoor

VP

Pieter Kemps

Principal

Kais Khimji

Partner

Shailesh Lakhani

Principal

Jess Lee

Partner

Doug Leone

Partner

Alfred Lin

Partner

Junrui Lin

Partner and Co-Head

Luciana Lixandru

Partner

Cherry Lu

Partner

Patricia Ma

Director of People Operations

Shaun Maguire Ph.D

Partner

Nipun Mehra

VP and Investment Advisor

Matthew Miller

Partner, Growth

Ishaan Mittal

Principal

Abhishek Mohan

Vice President

Anirudh Bose Mullick

Head of Recruitment and VP

Shreyas Nair

Senior Associate

Kevin Pan

Managing Director

Prachi Pawar

Associate

Mayank Porwal

VP

Enita Pu

Partner

Amrut Rajkarne

Associate

GV Ravishankar

Managing Director

Andrew Reed

Partner

Prasanna Rengarajan

Associate

Anandamoy Roychowdhary

Principal

Anjana Sasidharan

Principal

Harshjit Sethi

Principal

Tejeshwi Sharma

Managing Director

Navendu Sharma

Associate

Neil Shen

Managing Partner

Bharat Singh

Chief Financial Officer

Thomas Stephenson

Partner

Amy Sun

Partner

Johan Surani

vice_president

Ian Taylor

Head of scouts

Shraeyansh Thakur

Investment Analyst

Mike Vernal

Partner

Jeffrey Wang

Managing Partner & Portfolio Manager

Shenya Wang

Associate

Cen Wang

Partner, China

Klaus Wang

VP

Past deals in Banks

Found

Series B in 2022
Found is a business bank for self-employed people that makes self-employed taxes easy. With built-in expense tracking and a tax savings account, we’re on a mission to help millions of self-employed people make their business dreams a reality.

TONIK

Series B in 2022
TONIK provides retail financial products, including deposits, loans, current accounts, payments, and cards on a highly secure digital banking platform.

TONIK

Series A in 2021
TONIK provides retail financial products, including deposits, loans, current accounts, payments, and cards on a highly secure digital banking platform.

Babel Bank

Series A in 2021
Babel Bank is a prominent financial institution operating in the blockchain sector, with its headquarters in Iraq. The company specializes in providing a range of cryptocurrency financial services tailored for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients globally. These services include cryptocurrency deposits, credit facilities, structured asset management, prime brokerage, and derivatives strategies. Babel Bank has extended its reach across the Asian market, with branches in major cities such as Singapore, Beijing, and Seoul. It has forged strong partnerships with leading institutions, including exchanges, custodians, investment funds, and mining organizations worldwide. The core team at Babel Bank comprises professionals with backgrounds in top-tier financial institutions and technology companies, bringing significant expertise to the cryptocurrency space. The firm has garnered support from distinguished venture capital funds and completed a Pre-A round of financing in March 2020, further solidifying its position in the industry.

Found

Series A in 2020
Found is a business bank for self-employed people that makes self-employed taxes easy. With built-in expense tracking and a tax savings account, we’re on a mission to help millions of self-employed people make their business dreams a reality.

TONIK

Series A in 2020
TONIK provides retail financial products, including deposits, loans, current accounts, payments, and cards on a highly secure digital banking platform.

BankBazaar.com

Series D in 2020
BankBazaar.com offers neutral online marketplace that gives you instant customized rate quotes on Loans, Mutual Funds and Insurance products. You can instantly search for, compare and apply for these products on the site or mobile app. It is designed with smart technology capabilities, and over 50 of India's leading financial companies and insurance firms have chosen to integrate themselves with the platform. BankBazaar's services are available through the web-portal, made-for- mobile web service, or the BankBazaar app available on the Android play store and iOS app store. We help consumers compare the best offers across various banks and NBFCs. Apart from these, we also give the consumer the latest news/trends and insights into managing his finances better. Consumers can track their application and troubleshoot issues in the process through a host of channels like the BankBazaar app, WhatsApp, Email, or Voice support.

BankBazaar.com

Series D in 2020
BankBazaar.com offers neutral online marketplace that gives you instant customized rate quotes on Loans, Mutual Funds and Insurance products. You can instantly search for, compare and apply for these products on the site or mobile app. It is designed with smart technology capabilities, and over 50 of India's leading financial companies and insurance firms have chosen to integrate themselves with the platform. BankBazaar's services are available through the web-portal, made-for- mobile web service, or the BankBazaar app available on the Android play store and iOS app store. We help consumers compare the best offers across various banks and NBFCs. Apart from these, we also give the consumer the latest news/trends and insights into managing his finances better. Consumers can track their application and troubleshoot issues in the process through a host of channels like the BankBazaar app, WhatsApp, Email, or Voice support.

Empower

Series A in 2020
Empower Finance, Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016 by Warren Hogarth. The company provides a mobile application designed to assist users in managing their finances effectively. This app allows users to connect their bank accounts, set spending limits, and track their budgets. Empower focuses on addressing the misalignment between consumer interests and traditional banking practices, which often benefit from high fees and low interest rates. The application features an AI-powered financial assistant that operates continuously to offer personalized recommendations, cash advances, and automated savings. By targeting tech-savvy millennials, Empower aims to enhance financial literacy and improve financial outcomes for young professionals seeking to gain control over their finances.

Fi Money

Seed Round in 2020
Fi Money operates a digital banking platform designed to enhance personal finance management. The platform offers users digital bank accounts and co-branded debit cards that consolidate various financial services into a single mobile interface. This integration allows users to manage their finances more effectively by automatically setting aside funds, thereby optimizing their savings. Fi Money aims to empower individuals to take control of their financial well-being, providing features tailored to their unique needs and aspirations.

Fi Money

Seed Round in 2020
Fi Money operates a digital banking platform designed to enhance personal finance management. The platform offers users digital bank accounts and co-branded debit cards that consolidate various financial services into a single mobile interface. This integration allows users to manage their finances more effectively by automatically setting aside funds, thereby optimizing their savings. Fi Money aims to empower individuals to take control of their financial well-being, providing features tailored to their unique needs and aspirations.

Empower

Venture Round in 2018
Empower Finance, Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016 by Warren Hogarth. The company provides a mobile application designed to assist users in managing their finances effectively. This app allows users to connect their bank accounts, set spending limits, and track their budgets. Empower focuses on addressing the misalignment between consumer interests and traditional banking practices, which often benefit from high fees and low interest rates. The application features an AI-powered financial assistant that operates continuously to offer personalized recommendations, cash advances, and automated savings. By targeting tech-savvy millennials, Empower aims to enhance financial literacy and improve financial outcomes for young professionals seeking to gain control over their finances.

Empower

Seed Round in 2017
Empower Finance, Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016 by Warren Hogarth. The company provides a mobile application designed to assist users in managing their finances effectively. This app allows users to connect their bank accounts, set spending limits, and track their budgets. Empower focuses on addressing the misalignment between consumer interests and traditional banking practices, which often benefit from high fees and low interest rates. The application features an AI-powered financial assistant that operates continuously to offer personalized recommendations, cash advances, and automated savings. By targeting tech-savvy millennials, Empower aims to enhance financial literacy and improve financial outcomes for young professionals seeking to gain control over their finances.

BankBazaar.com

Series C in 2015
BankBazaar.com offers neutral online marketplace that gives you instant customized rate quotes on Loans, Mutual Funds and Insurance products. You can instantly search for, compare and apply for these products on the site or mobile app. It is designed with smart technology capabilities, and over 50 of India's leading financial companies and insurance firms have chosen to integrate themselves with the platform. BankBazaar's services are available through the web-portal, made-for- mobile web service, or the BankBazaar app available on the Android play store and iOS app store. We help consumers compare the best offers across various banks and NBFCs. Apart from these, we also give the consumer the latest news/trends and insights into managing his finances better. Consumers can track their application and troubleshoot issues in the process through a host of channels like the BankBazaar app, WhatsApp, Email, or Voice support.

BankBazaar.com

Series B in 2014
BankBazaar.com offers neutral online marketplace that gives you instant customized rate quotes on Loans, Mutual Funds and Insurance products. You can instantly search for, compare and apply for these products on the site or mobile app. It is designed with smart technology capabilities, and over 50 of India's leading financial companies and insurance firms have chosen to integrate themselves with the platform. BankBazaar's services are available through the web-portal, made-for- mobile web service, or the BankBazaar app available on the Android play store and iOS app store. We help consumers compare the best offers across various banks and NBFCs. Apart from these, we also give the consumer the latest news/trends and insights into managing his finances better. Consumers can track their application and troubleshoot issues in the process through a host of channels like the BankBazaar app, WhatsApp, Email, or Voice support.

Ujjivan

Venture Round in 2012
Ujjivan Financial Services Limited, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, specializes in providing a comprehensive range of financial services aimed at economically active poor individuals in urban and semi-urban areas. The company offers a variety of products, including micro and rural finance, housing loans, personal and vehicle loans, and loans for micro and small businesses. Additionally, Ujjivan provides group and individual insurance products. Its subsidiary, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited, was established in 2016 and focuses on serving financially unserved and underserved segments through banking products, including savings and current accounts, fixed deposits, and an array of loan offerings such as agricultural, educational, and personal loans. Ujjivan operates a significant network of banking outlets and ATMs, reflecting its commitment to financial inclusion in India.

Hitachi Payment Services

Venture Round in 2011
Hitachi Payment Services is focused on establishing a secure and innovative payments ecosystem, primarily serving financial institutions, retailers, and service providers. The company emerged from the integration of Integrated Maintenance and Services Private Limited and the investment from Sequoia Capital. Through its brand, Prizm Payments, it aims to create a modern payments network that benefits all stakeholders. Hitachi Payment Services operates in 70 cities across India, catering to 20 prominent corporate clients and managing over 3,500 electronic transaction terminals, including ATMs and kiosks. With 43 spare part depots nationwide and a rework center in Chennai, the company ensures that clients have prompt access to support and maintenance services.

First Republic Bank

Post in 2009
First Republic Bank, founded in 1985 and headquartered in San Francisco, offers a range of private banking and wealth management services to individuals and businesses across metropolitan areas in the United States. The bank provides deposit products, including checking and savings accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. Its lending portfolio encompasses various products such as residential mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, commercial real estate loans, and personal loans. The bank also specializes in wealth management services that include investment strategies, online investment management, trust and custody services, and financial planning. First Republic maintains a strong focus on relationship-based service, operating through numerous offices in key cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Boston. Additionally, the bank offers online and mobile banking, student loan refinancing, and a range of treasury services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes family offices, private equity firms, and non-profit organizations.

Ujjivan

Venture Round in 2008
Ujjivan Financial Services Limited, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, specializes in providing a comprehensive range of financial services aimed at economically active poor individuals in urban and semi-urban areas. The company offers a variety of products, including micro and rural finance, housing loans, personal and vehicle loans, and loans for micro and small businesses. Additionally, Ujjivan provides group and individual insurance products. Its subsidiary, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited, was established in 2016 and focuses on serving financially unserved and underserved segments through banking products, including savings and current accounts, fixed deposits, and an array of loan offerings such as agricultural, educational, and personal loans. Ujjivan operates a significant network of banking outlets and ATMs, reflecting its commitment to financial inclusion in India.