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 Healthcare and Biotech

ProfoundBio

Series A in 2022
ProfoundBio is an oncology biotherapeutics company focused on the development of novel antibody-based therapeutics with curative potential for patients with cancer.
Cellular Biomedicine Group is a biomedicine firm engaged in the development of new treatments for degenerative and cancerous diseases utilizing proprietary cell therapy technologies. It is the result of the acquisition, transfer, commercialization, and advancement of thirty years of research and human treatment experience in cellular medicine. Its cellular research and development is the result of collaboration among scientists and doctors from the US, England, and China.

ProfoundBio

Series A in 2021
ProfoundBio is an oncology biotherapeutics company focused on the development of novel antibody-based therapeutics with curative potential for patients with cancer.

neoX BIOTECH

Venture Round in 2021
neoX BIOTECH is a biotechnology company that develops antigen-based cancer vaccine through a deep understanding of biophysics and the use of artificial intelligence. It develops a neoantigen prediction and TCR screening platform. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Beijing, China.

MoonBiotech

Series B in 2021
Guangzhou Based Healthcare Start up.

Analytical Biosciences

Series A in 2021
Analytical Biosciences is a single-cell genome developer that aims to create and apply accurate maps of human diseases. In collaboration with medical research institutions, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies, we are committed to exploiting the application of single-cell genomics and bioinformatics in the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. Through large-scale systematic disease single-cell mapping, big data intelligence mining is carried out to help a wide range of partners discover new therapeutic targets and develop new treatment strategies.

Qihan Biotech

Series A in 2021
Qihan Biotech is a biomedical company based on genetic technology. Kaixin Bio ’s mission is to create a new world where patients do n’t have to wait for organ transplants. We are committed to using the world's advanced gene editing technology to produce safe and effective cells, tissues and organs that can be used for human transplantation, and to solve the serious shortage of organ transplant donors in China and the world.

neoX BIOTECH

Series A in 2021
neoX BIOTECH is a biotechnology company that develops antigen-based cancer vaccine through a deep understanding of biophysics and the use of artificial intelligence. It develops a neoantigen prediction and TCR screening platform. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Beijing, China.

Visen Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2021
Visen Pharmaceuticals is a biotech company focused on developing and commercializing innovative endocrine drugs that address significant unmet needs for patients in Greater China.

D3 Bio

Series A in 2020
D3 Bio Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2020 and based in China. It specializes in the development and registration of innovative medicines, primarily focusing on oncology and immunology. The company adopts a unique approach to medicine development by first identifying significant unmet patient and market needs, particularly in areas where current treatments are inadequate. This understanding informs their research and guides the selection of appropriate scientific and technological methods to define their drug development strategy. Through this differentiated approach, D3 Bio aims to address critical health challenges and improve clinical outcomes for patients.

Biofourmis

Series C in 2020
Biofourmis is a biotechnology company that augments personalized care and therapies using digital therapeutics. The company discovers, develops, and delivers clinically validated software-based therapeutics to enable better outcomes for patients. These solutions include advanced tools for clinicians to deliver personalized care and cost-effective solutions for payers. Biofourmis was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

neoX BIOTECH

Venture Round in 2020
neoX BIOTECH is a biotechnology company that develops antigen-based cancer vaccine through a deep understanding of biophysics and the use of artificial intelligence. It develops a neoantigen prediction and TCR screening platform. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Beijing, China.

Nuanwa Technology

Series A in 2020
Nuanwa Technology is a health insurance technology platform. The company is positioned in the field of health insurance technology, mainly serving insurance companies and Internet platforms, providing products customization services, risk control, claims services, system services and other solutions for its health insurance business. Medical ecology and health insurance, open up barriers to medical data information.

Qihan Biotech

Series A in 2019
Qihan Biotech is a biomedical company based on genetic technology. Kaixin Bio ’s mission is to create a new world where patients do n’t have to wait for organ transplants. We are committed to using the world's advanced gene editing technology to produce safe and effective cells, tissues and organs that can be used for human transplantation, and to solve the serious shortage of organ transplant donors in China and the world.

Nuanwa Technology

Angel Round in 2019
Nuanwa Technology is a health insurance technology platform. The company is positioned in the field of health insurance technology, mainly serving insurance companies and Internet platforms, providing products customization services, risk control, claims services, system services and other solutions for its health insurance business. Medical ecology and health insurance, open up barriers to medical data information.

Biofourmis

Series B in 2019
Biofourmis is a biotechnology company that augments personalized care and therapies using digital therapeutics. The company discovers, develops, and delivers clinically validated software-based therapeutics to enable better outcomes for patients. These solutions include advanced tools for clinicians to deliver personalized care and cost-effective solutions for payers. Biofourmis was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

BridgeBio

Series D in 2019
BridgeBio is a biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery, development, and delivery of medicines for genetic diseases. The company has a diverse pipeline of 20 development programs, which range from early discovery to late-stage clinical trials. Among its notable candidates are BBP-265, an oral small molecule targeting transthyretin amyloidosis currently in Phase 3 trials, and infigratinib, a selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor aimed at treating FGFR-driven cancers and achondroplasia. Additionally, BridgeBio is developing BBP-631, a preclinical gene therapy for congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and BBP-454, a program focused on small molecule inhibitors for KRAS-driven cancers. The company collaborates with several prestigious institutions, including Stanford University and Johns Hopkins University, to enhance its research and development efforts. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, BridgeBio aims to accelerate the development of therapies for Mendelian diseases, genetic dermatology, and oncology.

BrightGene

Venture Round in 2019
BrightGene Bio-medical technology Co.,Ltd., is a leading Chinese biopharmaceutical company in small molecules and nucleotide drugs areas. Advised by China-based venture capital fund Laurel Venture Capital, BrightGene invests in all stage therapeutics and innovations.

Phrase Health

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Phrase Health, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in software solutions for the healthcare sector. The company focuses on helping hospitals monitor and analyze the information available to doctors and nurses at the point of care, thereby enhancing the quality of care delivered to patients. Through its innovative technology, Phrase Health aims to streamline communication and improve clinical decision-making in healthcare settings.

Berkeley Lights

Series E in 2018
Berkeley Lights, Inc. is a digital cell biology company based in Emeryville, California, established in 2011. The company focuses on accelerating the development and commercialization of biotherapeutics and other cell-based products through its integrated platform. This platform includes proprietary consumables, such as OptoSelect chips and reagent kits, along with automation systems and workflow software. Utilizing micro-droplet technology, Berkeley Lights offers research and development services that transform how scientists study cell interactions, significantly enhancing the efficiency of cellular therapies. Their solutions cater to various sectors, including biotherapeutic discovery, cellular therapy manufacturing, synthetic biology, and agricultural biotechnology, helping clients meet the increasing demands of cell-based processes.

Qihan Biotech

Series A in 2018
Qihan Biotech is a biomedical company based on genetic technology. Kaixin Bio ’s mission is to create a new world where patients do n’t have to wait for organ transplants. We are committed to using the world's advanced gene editing technology to produce safe and effective cells, tissues and organs that can be used for human transplantation, and to solve the serious shortage of organ transplant donors in China and the world.

Eden Biologics

Convertible Note in 2018
Eden Biologics is a biopharmaceutical company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Zhubei City, Taiwan. The company specializes in contract development and manufacturing services aimed at accelerating the development programs of its partners in the biopharmaceutical sector. It offers a comprehensive range of services, including cell line development, process development, analytical services, formulation development, and cGMP manufacturing. Eden Biologics is committed to making high-quality biologic medicines affordable and accessible by leveraging advanced process and engineering technologies that simplify and reduce the costs associated with mammalian cell culture manufacturing. The company operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Asia, adhering to US, EU, and ICH cGMP regulations, and is led by a team of experienced professionals with backgrounds in leading biopharmaceutical companies.

Brii Biosciences

Venture Round in 2018
Brii Biosciences is a developer of bio-pharmaceutical medicines intended to provide medical solutions to Chinese patients to fulfill their health and treatment needs. The company's medicines focuses on infectious disease drug development and commercialization in China and leverage technology and data to drive improvements to the Chinese healthcare system and outcomes for patients, enabling patients to get access to better treatments and cures for life-threatening diseases.

MabSpace Biosciences

Series B in 2018
MabSpace Biosciences, is a biotech company focused on discovery and development of innovative antibody based therapeutics for cancer and fibrotic diseases. It was founded in 2013 by indrustrial veterans and is located in Biobay Suzhou, an emerging bitech incubator in China. MabSpace employes its proprietary platform technology, immune tolerance breaking technology (IMBT), to generate lead antibodies with diverse epitopes. MabSpace has established multiple antibody discovery and co-development partnerships based on this technology. MabSpace raised 15 million USD from Lilly Asia Ventures in 2015 to advance its lead antibody program, a potentially best-in-class anti-PD-L1 antibody with unique pH-dependent binding and recycling property and significantly improved efficacy in animal models. It has also built a panel of 2nd generation immuno-oncology antibodies targeting different components of the tumor microenvironment,which enables the testing of combination therapeutic interventions with its PD-L1 antibody.

Vaccitech

Series A in 2018
Vaccitech Limited researches and develops T cell immunotherapeutic products and vaccines. The company offers hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human papillomavirus (HPV) therapeutic products and therapeutic vaccines for prostate cancer. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Oxford, United Kingdom.

Guardant Health

Series E in 2017
Guardant Health is committed to positively and significantly impacting patient health through technology breakthroughs that pointedly address long-standing unmet needs in oncology. Guardant is backed by Sequoia Capital, led by a seasoned management team comprising thought leaders and successful serial entrepreneurs in next-generation sequencing and rare-cell diagnostics and is closely advised by an oncologist-led medical steering committee from leading cancer centers across North America and abroad.

Zai Lab

Series B in 2016
Zai Lab Limited is a Shanghai-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 2013, dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative therapeutics for oncology, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. The company offers several proprietary products, including Niraparib for treating solid tumors, Optune for glioblastoma multiforme, and Ripretinib for KIT and PDGFRa-driven cancers. Additionally, Zai Lab develops other investigational therapies such as REGN1979, Margetuximab, INCMGA0012, Bemarituzumab, Omadacycline, and Durlobactam. With a focus on the Chinese market, Zai Lab has established partnerships with leading global biopharmaceutical firms to enhance its drug pipeline and improve access to transformative medicines. The company leverages its expertise in drug development and favorable regulatory conditions in China, along with in-house manufacturing capabilities, to support both clinical and commercial production. Zai Lab aims to expand its operations and build a specialized commercial team to effectively market its products in China and beyond.

Guardant Health

Series D in 2016
Guardant Health is committed to positively and significantly impacting patient health through technology breakthroughs that pointedly address long-standing unmet needs in oncology. Guardant is backed by Sequoia Capital, led by a seasoned management team comprising thought leaders and successful serial entrepreneurs in next-generation sequencing and rare-cell diagnostics and is closely advised by an oncologist-led medical steering committee from leading cancer centers across North America and abroad.

Berkeley Lights

Series C in 2015
Berkeley Lights, Inc. is a digital cell biology company based in Emeryville, California, established in 2011. The company focuses on accelerating the development and commercialization of biotherapeutics and other cell-based products through its integrated platform. This platform includes proprietary consumables, such as OptoSelect chips and reagent kits, along with automation systems and workflow software. Utilizing micro-droplet technology, Berkeley Lights offers research and development services that transform how scientists study cell interactions, significantly enhancing the efficiency of cellular therapies. Their solutions cater to various sectors, including biotherapeutic discovery, cellular therapy manufacturing, synthetic biology, and agricultural biotechnology, helping clients meet the increasing demands of cell-based processes.

Zai Lab

Series A in 2015
Zai Lab Limited is a Shanghai-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 2013, dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative therapeutics for oncology, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. The company offers several proprietary products, including Niraparib for treating solid tumors, Optune for glioblastoma multiforme, and Ripretinib for KIT and PDGFRa-driven cancers. Additionally, Zai Lab develops other investigational therapies such as REGN1979, Margetuximab, INCMGA0012, Bemarituzumab, Omadacycline, and Durlobactam. With a focus on the Chinese market, Zai Lab has established partnerships with leading global biopharmaceutical firms to enhance its drug pipeline and improve access to transformative medicines. The company leverages its expertise in drug development and favorable regulatory conditions in China, along with in-house manufacturing capabilities, to support both clinical and commercial production. Zai Lab aims to expand its operations and build a specialized commercial team to effectively market its products in China and beyond.

Guardant Health

Series C in 2015
Guardant Health is committed to positively and significantly impacting patient health through technology breakthroughs that pointedly address long-standing unmet needs in oncology. Guardant is backed by Sequoia Capital, led by a seasoned management team comprising thought leaders and successful serial entrepreneurs in next-generation sequencing and rare-cell diagnostics and is closely advised by an oncologist-led medical steering committee from leading cancer centers across North America and abroad.

Zai Lab

Series A in 2014
Zai Lab Limited is a Shanghai-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 2013, dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative therapeutics for oncology, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. The company offers several proprietary products, including Niraparib for treating solid tumors, Optune for glioblastoma multiforme, and Ripretinib for KIT and PDGFRa-driven cancers. Additionally, Zai Lab develops other investigational therapies such as REGN1979, Margetuximab, INCMGA0012, Bemarituzumab, Omadacycline, and Durlobactam. With a focus on the Chinese market, Zai Lab has established partnerships with leading global biopharmaceutical firms to enhance its drug pipeline and improve access to transformative medicines. The company leverages its expertise in drug development and favorable regulatory conditions in China, along with in-house manufacturing capabilities, to support both clinical and commercial production. Zai Lab aims to expand its operations and build a specialized commercial team to effectively market its products in China and beyond.

Guardant Health

Series B in 2014
Guardant Health is committed to positively and significantly impacting patient health through technology breakthroughs that pointedly address long-standing unmet needs in oncology. Guardant is backed by Sequoia Capital, led by a seasoned management team comprising thought leaders and successful serial entrepreneurs in next-generation sequencing and rare-cell diagnostics and is closely advised by an oncologist-led medical steering committee from leading cancer centers across North America and abroad.

Guardant Health

Series B in 2014
Guardant Health is committed to positively and significantly impacting patient health through technology breakthroughs that pointedly address long-standing unmet needs in oncology. Guardant is backed by Sequoia Capital, led by a seasoned management team comprising thought leaders and successful serial entrepreneurs in next-generation sequencing and rare-cell diagnostics and is closely advised by an oncologist-led medical steering committee from leading cancer centers across North America and abroad.

Guardant Health

Series A in 2014
Guardant Health is committed to positively and significantly impacting patient health through technology breakthroughs that pointedly address long-standing unmet needs in oncology. Guardant is backed by Sequoia Capital, led by a seasoned management team comprising thought leaders and successful serial entrepreneurs in next-generation sequencing and rare-cell diagnostics and is closely advised by an oncologist-led medical steering committee from leading cancer centers across North America and abroad.
Koncen BioScience was founded by a group of Chinese who returned to the country after completing their educations overseas. This high-technology biomedical enterprise offers integrated research and development, along with manufacturing and marketing services, all focused on blood purification technologies and products.

Cellworks

Series B in 2012
Cellworks Group Inc. is a life sciences technology company that develops a therapeutics platform aimed at predicting effective treatments for patients with oncology and immunology conditions. The company offers The Cellworks, a biosimulation platform that analyzes the genomic profiles of tumors to generate a Therapy Response Index, indicating patient responsiveness to approved therapies. Additionally, Cellworks provides solutions like Cellworks Singula, which helps clinicians determine responses to standard care therapies, and Cellworks Ventura, which suggests targeted therapeutic regimes tailored to individual tumor profiles. The company's technology also encompasses drug and biomarker discovery across various diseases, including inflammatory conditions and neurodegenerative disorders. Founded in 2005, Cellworks is headquartered in South San Francisco, California, with a research and development facility in Bangalore, India, serving a diverse clientele that includes physicians, payers, and biopharma companies.

Glocal Healthcare

Corporate Round in 2012
Glocal Healthcare is focused on enhancing healthcare delivery through a technology-enabled platform that utilizes apps, digital dispensaries, and hospitals. The company operates a chain of hospitals aimed at providing comprehensive treatment services in rural areas, including outpatient, inpatient, operation theater, emergency, and obstetric care. Glocal's telemedicine solutions, which include 250 IoT-based digital clinics, allow patients to access healthcare services remotely, facilitating quicker treatment initiation and improving the likelihood of successful outcomes. The company offers two applications, hellolyf and hellolyf Dr, available on Google Play, which further enhance accessibility to healthcare services. By leveraging technology, Glocal Healthcare is committed to making healthcare more affordable, accessible, and accountable, particularly in regions where traditional healthcare systems struggle to reach.

Glocal Healthcare

Seed Round in 2011
Glocal Healthcare is focused on enhancing healthcare delivery through a technology-enabled platform that utilizes apps, digital dispensaries, and hospitals. The company operates a chain of hospitals aimed at providing comprehensive treatment services in rural areas, including outpatient, inpatient, operation theater, emergency, and obstetric care. Glocal's telemedicine solutions, which include 250 IoT-based digital clinics, allow patients to access healthcare services remotely, facilitating quicker treatment initiation and improving the likelihood of successful outcomes. The company offers two applications, hellolyf and hellolyf Dr, available on Google Play, which further enhance accessibility to healthcare services. By leveraging technology, Glocal Healthcare is committed to making healthcare more affordable, accessible, and accountable, particularly in regions where traditional healthcare systems struggle to reach.

Newsummitbio

Venture Round in 2011
Shanghai Newsummit Biopharma is a Chinese provider of comprehensive pharmaceuticals industrialization, modularization, standardization, and large-scale R&D services. Newsummit is focused on the optimization and integration of industrial resources through the alliance of governance, production, education, research and capital, to serve scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and the government. These services include assisting the scientists to facilitate the achievements of new medicine and realize the industrialization; providing entrepreneurs with achievements with industrial value and industry incubation; helping investors to shorten investment cycle and reduce investment risk; serving the government by integrating resources from China's New Medicines Public Service Platform; and strengthening the international competitiveness of China's New Medicines' self-research and development.

BioSpace

Series B in 2000
BioSpace, Inc. operates an online community for industry news and careers for life science professionals. The company operates BioSpace.com, which provides an online job board, daily biotech news feeds, and community features that connect recruiters, job seekers, and life science professionals. Its community offers recruitment and job seeking opportunities for professionals; and accelerates communication and discovery among business and scientific leaders. The company also provides career events for life science recruiting professionals in the United States and Canada. It serves professionals in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical device, diagnostic, clinical research, academic, and biomedical industries. The company is based in Englewood, Colorado with an additional office in San Francisco, California. BioSpace, Inc. is a former subsidiary of DHI Group, Inc.

Vical

Venture Round in 1988
Vical's core technology grew out of a chance discovery and provided the cornerstones for two new biopharmaceutical industry sectors: DNA vaccines and non-viral gene therapy. Vical's management systematically leveraged that technology into a broad portfolio of independent and partnered product development programs. The first products for animal health are on the market. The first human products are approaching.