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 Electric Vehicle

Beam

Series B in 2022
Beam Mobility Holdings Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that specializes in the rental of electronic scooters. Established in 2018, Beam operates through a mobile application that facilitates the rental process for users. The company promotes responsible parking by incentivizing customers to return e-scooters to designated parking spots, thereby reducing street congestion and enhancing urban mobility. Beam aims to provide a convenient and eco-friendly transportation alternative for urban dwellers.

HT Aero

Series A in 2021
HT Aero aspires to be the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM) and is dedicated to producing safe and intelligent electric flying vehicles. which combine automotive and aerospace technologies to realize domestic air-travel usage at scale.

AgileX

Venture Round in 2021
AgileX Robotics (Dongguan) CO., Ltd designs and manufactures mobile robot products. It offers Unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), automated guided vehicle (AGV), and steering-by-wire modified electric vehicles. It serves logistics transportation, security patrolling, and agricultural and animal husbandry industries. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Dongguan, China with an additional office in Shenzhen, China.

LocoNav

Series B in 2021
We are bringing together the power of our proprietary technology and wide reach to change India's vehicle landscape. Vehicle owners, Businesses, and Transporters in India are forced to run vehicles with extreme inefficiency and poor security. We're determined to change that.

Enjoy Move Technology

Series A in 2021
Shanghai Enjoy Move Technology Co., Ltd. develops products and system services solutions in the field of intelligent connected cars. The company offers domain controller, intelligent driving operating system, visual data annotation, and intelligent connected car vocational education training. It also provides intelligent driving control decision algorithm. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Shanghai, China.

SemiDrive

Series A in 2020
Nanjing SemiDrive Technology Ltd. is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing and manufacturing core processor chips for automotive applications. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Nanjing, China, the company develops high-performance chips tailored for various automotive functions, including the X9 chip for eCockpit applications, the V9 chip for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving, and the G9 chip for vehicle central gateway connections. SemiDrive also offers research and development services focused on intelligent core processors, catering to the growing demand for smart driving technology. The company’s products are utilized in areas such as intelligent cabin systems, in-car entertainment, and automatic controllers, positioning it as a key player in the automotive semiconductor market.

Xpeng Motors

Series C in 2020
Xiaopeng Motors is an electric vehicle and technology company that designs and manufactures smart cars. Xiaopeng Motors focuses on local needs and the consumer experience, while also integrating autonomous driving and internet electronic technologies, their vehicles are greater than the sum of their parts. Xpeng Motors is not only dedicated to serving every family with technology but also to become a companion that truly understands you. Xpeng is equipped with experts from top companies in the field such as Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Ford, Mazda, GAC Motor, Alibaba Group, Tencent, Huawei, P&G and Mi, and more. Electric cars, the Internet, and cross-border brand-retail and internet integration have made Xpeng the main pioneer of this industry.

Beam

Series A in 2020
Beam Mobility Holdings Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that specializes in the rental of electronic scooters. Established in 2018, Beam operates through a mobile application that facilitates the rental process for users. The company promotes responsible parking by incentivizing customers to return e-scooters to designated parking spots, thereby reducing street congestion and enhancing urban mobility. Beam aims to provide a convenient and eco-friendly transportation alternative for urban dwellers.

BYD

Venture Round in 2020
BYD Company Limited, headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a diversified enterprise engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and distribution of various products, primarily focusing on rechargeable batteries, automobiles, and mobile phone components. The company operates through three main segments: rechargeable batteries and photovoltaic products, mobile handset components and assembly services, and automobiles. BYD produces lithium-ion and nickel batteries for portable electronic devices, along with components such as casings and keypads for mobile phones. In the automotive sector, BYD offers a wide range of vehicles, including passenger cars, buses, taxis, and specialized vehicles for logistics and construction. Additionally, the company is involved in property development and management services. Founded in 1995, BYD has established itself as a key player in the global market for electric vehicles and renewable energy solutions.

Bird

Series D in 2019
Bird designs a vehicle sharing platform that provides affordable transportation solutions to communities across the world. The company's platform coordinates with cities to provide citizens with access to shared personal electric vehicles that can be picked up and dropped off anywhere, enabling users to receive sustainable and environment-friendly local transport.

LocoNav

Series B in 2019
We are bringing together the power of our proprietary technology and wide reach to change India's vehicle landscape. Vehicle owners, Businesses, and Transporters in India are forced to run vehicles with extreme inefficiency and poor security. We're determined to change that.

Leapmotor

Series A in 2018
Zhejiang Zero Run Technology Co., Ltd. (LEAPMOTOR) is an innovative intelligent electric vehicle enterprise jointly invested by Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. and its main founders. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Hangzhou Binjiang High-tech Development Zone. The company's business scope covers intelligent electric vehicle design, R&D, intelligent driving, motor electronic control, battery system development, and cloud computing-based car networking solutions. Relying on the strong financial strength of Dahua and its mature experience in technology research and development, process system and quality management, the company emphasizes the culture of engineers and has the ultimate pursuit of technological innovation, industrial design, and process quality.

Beam

Seed Round in 2018
Beam Mobility Holdings Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that specializes in the rental of electronic scooters. Established in 2018, Beam operates through a mobile application that facilitates the rental process for users. The company promotes responsible parking by incentivizing customers to return e-scooters to designated parking spots, thereby reducing street congestion and enhancing urban mobility. Beam aims to provide a convenient and eco-friendly transportation alternative for urban dwellers.

Bird

Series C in 2018
Bird designs a vehicle sharing platform that provides affordable transportation solutions to communities across the world. The company's platform coordinates with cities to provide citizens with access to shared personal electric vehicles that can be picked up and dropped off anywhere, enabling users to receive sustainable and environment-friendly local transport.

Leapmotor

Seed Round in 2018
Zhejiang Zero Run Technology Co., Ltd. (LEAPMOTOR) is an innovative intelligent electric vehicle enterprise jointly invested by Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. and its main founders. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Hangzhou Binjiang High-tech Development Zone. The company's business scope covers intelligent electric vehicle design, R&D, intelligent driving, motor electronic control, battery system development, and cloud computing-based car networking solutions. Relying on the strong financial strength of Dahua and its mature experience in technology research and development, process system and quality management, the company emphasizes the culture of engineers and has the ultimate pursuit of technological innovation, industrial design, and process quality.

WM Motor

Corporate Round in 2017
WM Motor is an automotive company that designs, manufactures, develops, and markets energy and battery-operated vehicles. It provides energy vehicle products and travel solutions to its customers. The company aims to conserve electronic vehicles in addition to intelligent data hardware, enabling consumers to utilize smart cars that are efficient and energy conserving. WM Motor’s products are built with three core technologies, the Living Motion electric powertrain, the Living Pilot intelligent driving assistance system, and the Living Engine operating system, which offers industry-leading smart connectivity and interactive features.

LocoNav

Series A in 2017
We are bringing together the power of our proprietary technology and wide reach to change India's vehicle landscape. Vehicle owners, Businesses, and Transporters in India are forced to run vehicles with extreme inefficiency and poor security. We're determined to change that.

NIO

Series B in 2016
NIO Limited is a prominent player in the electric vehicle market, specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of premium smart electric SUVs in various regions, including China, Hong Kong, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The company offers a range of models, including five, six, and seven-seater electric SUVs, and emphasizes user experience through innovative charging solutions and services. NIO provides several charging options, such as home charging solutions, battery swapping services, and mobile charging through dedicated trucks. In addition to vehicle sales, the company offers comprehensive after-sales services, including insurance, maintenance, roadside assistance, and data packages. NIO has formed strategic partnerships for the development of autonomous driving technologies and collaborates with manufacturers for model production. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shanghai, NIO aims to redefine the user experience in the electric vehicle sector while driving advancements in connectivity and artificial intelligence.

Niu Technologies

Series A in 2016
Niu Technologies is a team of technologists, industrial designers, engineers, and creatives that specializes in lithium electric scooters. NIU is designing electric scooters that will be essential to the future of urban mobility. NIU believes that its vehicles will forever change the way that urbanites live, work, and socialize in their favorite cities. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shanghai, China.

NIO

Series A in 2015
NIO Limited is a prominent player in the electric vehicle market, specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of premium smart electric SUVs in various regions, including China, Hong Kong, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The company offers a range of models, including five, six, and seven-seater electric SUVs, and emphasizes user experience through innovative charging solutions and services. NIO provides several charging options, such as home charging solutions, battery swapping services, and mobile charging through dedicated trucks. In addition to vehicle sales, the company offers comprehensive after-sales services, including insurance, maintenance, roadside assistance, and data packages. NIO has formed strategic partnerships for the development of autonomous driving technologies and collaborates with manufacturers for model production. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shanghai, NIO aims to redefine the user experience in the electric vehicle sector while driving advancements in connectivity and artificial intelligence.

iCarsClub

Venture Round in 2014
iCarsclub Pte Ltd. operates an online platform that supports peer to peer car sharing in Singapore. Its platform enables car owners to list their vehicle to monetize their idle car time, and car drivers to rent a car nearby at an hourly or day rate. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Singapore.

Prudent Energy

Series C in 2010
Prudent Energy is the designer, manufacturer, and integrator of the patented Vanadium Redox Battery Energy Storage System (VRB-ESS®), a long-life, advanced flow battery system. Prudent's VRB-ESS® allows utility customers to balance load, bridge generation, and regulate voltage and frequency in one low maintenance system. Prudent also sells or leases VRB® systems and services to commercial onsite generators and telecoms companies to reduce their operating expenses and provide backup power. Unlike other advanced battery systems, Prudent's VRB® system operates at room temperature, cycles at 100% without damage to power capacity, and uses an energy-storing electrolyte that never wears out.

Oorja Fuel Cells

Debt Financing in 2010
Oorja Fuel Cells (Oorja Protonics) is a global energy company working to enable the methanol economy. It designs, develops, and commercializes Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs) ranging in power from 0.5 to 100 kilowatts that have a wide range of applications across several industries such as telecommunications, vehicles and transportation, distributed energy, and microgrid. The company was founded in 2004 in Silicon Valley and is funded by leading global investors such as Sequoia Capital, Dag Ventures, Artis Capital Management, McKenna Ventures Management, and Mingxin China Growth Fund.

IAT-Auto

Series A in 2009
IAT Automobile Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2001, is a Chinese company that focuses on automobile design and development and engineering services. The company’s areas of expertise cover the design and development of electric vehicles; design and development of conventional vehicles, engine, and power train; product planning; show car construction; prototyping; concurrent engineering; jig and fixture design; vehicle testing; parts testing development; and consulting.

A123 Systems

Series D in 2007
A123 Systems is a prominent developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems. The company leverages innovative nanoscale materials initially developed at MIT to create its proprietary Nanophosphate electrode technology, which offers significant advantages over competing high-power technologies. A123's battery cells and electrode designs are engineered to reduce costs per watt and per watt-hour, while also providing higher voltage compared to other long-life battery systems. This results in lower overall pack costs and enhanced price-performance due to the batteries' long lifespan, which minimizes lifecycle costs. A123 Systems serves clients across various industries by delivering efficient power solutions that increase battery life and safety in electronic devices. Competitors in the space include Valence, Saft, and Lion Cells.

Oorja Fuel Cells

Series B in 2007
Oorja Fuel Cells (Oorja Protonics) is a global energy company working to enable the methanol economy. It designs, develops, and commercializes Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs) ranging in power from 0.5 to 100 kilowatts that have a wide range of applications across several industries such as telecommunications, vehicles and transportation, distributed energy, and microgrid. The company was founded in 2004 in Silicon Valley and is funded by leading global investors such as Sequoia Capital, Dag Ventures, Artis Capital Management, McKenna Ventures Management, and Mingxin China Growth Fund.

A123 Systems

Series C in 2007
A123 Systems is a prominent developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems. The company leverages innovative nanoscale materials initially developed at MIT to create its proprietary Nanophosphate electrode technology, which offers significant advantages over competing high-power technologies. A123's battery cells and electrode designs are engineered to reduce costs per watt and per watt-hour, while also providing higher voltage compared to other long-life battery systems. This results in lower overall pack costs and enhanced price-performance due to the batteries' long lifespan, which minimizes lifecycle costs. A123 Systems serves clients across various industries by delivering efficient power solutions that increase battery life and safety in electronic devices. Competitors in the space include Valence, Saft, and Lion Cells.

Oorja Fuel Cells

Series A in 2006
Oorja Fuel Cells (Oorja Protonics) is a global energy company working to enable the methanol economy. It designs, develops, and commercializes Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs) ranging in power from 0.5 to 100 kilowatts that have a wide range of applications across several industries such as telecommunications, vehicles and transportation, distributed energy, and microgrid. The company was founded in 2004 in Silicon Valley and is funded by leading global investors such as Sequoia Capital, Dag Ventures, Artis Capital Management, McKenna Ventures Management, and Mingxin China Growth Fund.

A123 Systems

Series B in 2006
A123 Systems is a prominent developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems. The company leverages innovative nanoscale materials initially developed at MIT to create its proprietary Nanophosphate electrode technology, which offers significant advantages over competing high-power technologies. A123's battery cells and electrode designs are engineered to reduce costs per watt and per watt-hour, while also providing higher voltage compared to other long-life battery systems. This results in lower overall pack costs and enhanced price-performance due to the batteries' long lifespan, which minimizes lifecycle costs. A123 Systems serves clients across various industries by delivering efficient power solutions that increase battery life and safety in electronic devices. Competitors in the space include Valence, Saft, and Lion Cells.