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 Internet and social network

Reddit

Series E in 2021
A platform for online communities to submit links, create content, and have discussions about whatever topic that interests them

Bulbulshop

Series A in 2020
Bulbulshop is a purchasing e-commerce app that provides health, gadgets, beauty, cosmetics, apparel, jewelry, home, kitchen, and bags. It was founded on November 28, 2018, and is based in Delhi, India.

JAXIM Network Technology

Series A in 2019
Hangzhou Jaxim Network Technology Co., Ltd. develops a technology based on big data that optimizes the experience of user mobile phone information aggregation. It offers a content social application that creates a aggregation platform for user fragmentation information, thereby guiding user content sharing to enhance the user experience, construct a content-based social relationship chain, and form a closed-loop community. The company is based in Hangzhou, China.

Blueberry Technology

Series B in 2019
Beijing Blueberry Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2016 and based in China, specializes in developing a mobile application for social dating that leverages user photographs. The company's platform focuses on connecting individuals within youth culture by utilizing advanced user matching algorithms and analyzing user images, location data, and shared interests. This approach enables the app to facilitate connections among users with similar cultural beliefs and interests. Additionally, Blueberry Technology enhances user engagement by organizing offline activities, thereby bridging the gap between online interactions and real-world social experiences. As of late 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Inke Limited.

Reddit

Series D in 2019
A platform for online communities to submit links, create content, and have discussions about whatever topic that interests them

Flow

Series A in 2018
Flow is a social application based on photo editing and sharing.

Internet of Services

Initial Coin Offering in 2018
The Internet of Services (IOS) offers a secure & scalable infrastructure for online service providers. Its high TPS, scalable and secure blockchain, and privacy protection provide infinite possibilities for online service providers to serve their customer base. IOST has offices in Beijing and San Francisco.

Reddit

Series C in 2017
A platform for online communities to submit links, create content, and have discussions about whatever topic that interests them

Houseparty

Series C in 2016
Houseparty is an internet company that features an online platform that serves as a social network that brings empathy to online communication. The company specializes in the fields of internet, social network, and video chat. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

24tidy

Series B in 2014
Thai flute rookie network as the Internet industry, providing people with more clean living, so you every day: clean as new! Thai flute network using advanced Internet technology, the use of the washing plant type, to provide users with fast, convenient and high-quality cleaning services. Whether it is in the Thai flute net tops, culottes, or shoes, bags, leather, or home sofa cushion, carpet, or car seat, and we stop to help you clean and care as new.

Reddit

Series B in 2014
A platform for online communities to submit links, create content, and have discussions about whatever topic that interests them

Instagram

Series B in 2012
Instagram is a free photo-sharing application that allows users to capture, customize, and share photos and videos, utilizing various filters and editing tools. Founded by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger in 2010 in San Francisco, California, the platform quickly gained popularity and was acquired by Facebook in 2012. Users can share their content across multiple social networks, enhancing connectivity and engagement. Instagram also plays a role in various community interactions, serving as a space for users to find support groups, although it has faced challenges related to the presence of illegal activities on the platform. Despite these issues, Instagram remains a widely used application, particularly on iOS and Android devices.

Douban

Series C in 2011
Douban is a Chinese social networking service that offers ""lifestyle and culture"" products and services for white-collar urbanites and college students. Initially launched as a review sharing platform for books, movies, and music, Douban aims to help its users discover life using its desktop and mobile products. It generates income from advertising, interactive marketing, and channel fees from book e-commerce. Douban’s primary products include Douban FM, Douban Reading, and Douban Movie. Founded on March 6, 2005, Douban has raised over $60 million in three series of funding in 2006, 2009 and 2011. As of 2012, it has secured a user base of over 100 million users.

Meebo

Series D in 2010
Meebo is a consumer internet company headquartered in Mountain View, California, that focuses on enhancing user engagement across the web through its advertising-supported social media platform. The company's primary product, the Meebo Bar, is an embedded solution for websites that allows publishers and advertisers to integrate content engagement and brand experiences into users' online interactions. In addition to this, Meebo offers a web sharing tool that enables users to share multimedia content and articles across various social networks, such as Twitter and Facebook, while also providing metrics on the engagement of their shared links. Originally launched in September 2005 as an instant messenger aggregator by founders Sandy Jen, Seth Sternberg, and Elaine Wherry, Meebo has since expanded its operations to include multiple offices in major U.S. cities. The company is supported by several notable venture capital firms, including True Ventures and Sequoia Capital.

Trulia

Series D in 2008
Trulia is an online platform dedicated to assisting buyers and renters in finding homes and neighborhoods across the United States. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, Trulia provides users with valuable resources such as local insights, recommendations, and detailed map overlays that highlight key information, including commute times, crime rates, school quality, and nearby businesses. The platform offers various products and services aimed at both consumers and real estate professionals. Notable features include Trulia Neighborhoods, which provides original photography and local reviews, and What Locals Say, allowing users to access resident opinions through polls and reviews. Additionally, Trulia offers information on local nondiscrimination laws through its Local Legal Protections service, enhancing the home-search experience for users. Trulia is owned by Zillow Group and continues to play a significant role in the online real estate market.

LinkedIn

Series D in 2008
LinkedIn is a leading professional networking platform that facilitates business connections, job searches, and client acquisition for its members. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, it enables users to build and engage with their professional networks while accessing shared knowledge and insights. The platform offers mobile applications across various operating systems, allowing users to connect on-the-go. LinkedIn provides a range of services, including talent solutions that help organizations find and hire qualified candidates, job advertising for enterprises, and premium subscriptions for individuals to manage their professional identities. Additionally, it features a self-service advertising platform for businesses to target and reach its members effectively. Through these offerings, LinkedIn supports professional networking and career development, making it a vital resource for both job seekers and employers.

Meebo

Series C in 2008
Meebo is a consumer internet company headquartered in Mountain View, California, that focuses on enhancing user engagement across the web through its advertising-supported social media platform. The company's primary product, the Meebo Bar, is an embedded solution for websites that allows publishers and advertisers to integrate content engagement and brand experiences into users' online interactions. In addition to this, Meebo offers a web sharing tool that enables users to share multimedia content and articles across various social networks, such as Twitter and Facebook, while also providing metrics on the engagement of their shared links. Originally launched in September 2005 as an instant messenger aggregator by founders Sandy Jen, Seth Sternberg, and Elaine Wherry, Meebo has since expanded its operations to include multiple offices in major U.S. cities. The company is supported by several notable venture capital firms, including True Ventures and Sequoia Capital.

51.com

Series B in 2007
51.com is a provider of social network application services and related technology, focusing on enhancing user experiences within online communities. The company offers a diverse range of products, including blogs, photo albums, music sharing, and a messaging software called Rainbow. In addition to these features, 51.com operates an online community platform tailored for game enthusiasts, integrating game development and operation with real-time dating, blog space, and entertainment content. The company's initiatives aim to foster the growth of social networks in China, providing users with various interactive and engaging experiences.

Trulia

Series C in 2007
Trulia is an online platform dedicated to assisting buyers and renters in finding homes and neighborhoods across the United States. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, Trulia provides users with valuable resources such as local insights, recommendations, and detailed map overlays that highlight key information, including commute times, crime rates, school quality, and nearby businesses. The platform offers various products and services aimed at both consumers and real estate professionals. Notable features include Trulia Neighborhoods, which provides original photography and local reviews, and What Locals Say, allowing users to access resident opinions through polls and reviews. Additionally, Trulia offers information on local nondiscrimination laws through its Local Legal Protections service, enhancing the home-search experience for users. Trulia is owned by Zillow Group and continues to play a significant role in the online real estate market.

Minglebox

Series A in 2007
Minglebox.com is India's leading campus and education network with a user base of students and young professionals across the country. Minglebox.com was started by a group of IIT/IIM alumni with deep business and technology experience, backed by leading global investors. Minglebox.com helps students find the best colleges and courses through online admission help and counselling services. These products are offered across segments like MBA, Engineering, Study Abroad, Vocational and IT courses as well as Bachelor's programmes in various disciplines. Minglebox.com is ranked the no.1 educational website in India and has the unique distinction of being the only educational site in India's top 150 websites ranked by Comscore* in 2009. Minglebox.com has students from over 250 cities. *Comscore is the world's leading internet traffic measurement agency and its rankings are widely accepted in the internet industry. It started as a concept similar to Facebook, creating customized networks for people on college campuses. The goal is for each network to be a close knit community, working like a college intranet. As with most other social networking sites, users can share videos, music, blogs, photos and events. [Orkut](http://www.orkut.com/) remains Minglebox's primary competitor as it has become a huge hit in India.

Mahalo

Series B in 2007
Mahalo is a human-powered search engine founded by entrepreneur Jason Calacanis. It differentiates itself by generating search results through a team of profile builders who create detailed pages for approximately 10,000 unique queries, with plans to expand to 25,000 queries. The search results are non-algorithmic, resulting in deep and useful content, although the process is slower than automated engines. For queries without a dedicated page, Mahalo supplements results with information from Google. The layout combines elements of traditional search engines and Wikipedia, with factual information provided alongside categorized links. Users can submit their own links for consideration, which are voted on before publication. Despite its slow growth due to the manual curation process, Mahalo functions without revenue for several years, positioning itself as an alternative to major search engines and knowledge-sharing platforms.

51.com

Series A in 2006
51.com is a provider of social network application services and related technology, focusing on enhancing user experiences within online communities. The company offers a diverse range of products, including blogs, photo albums, music sharing, and a messaging software called Rainbow. In addition to these features, 51.com operates an online community platform tailored for game enthusiasts, integrating game development and operation with real-time dating, blog space, and entertainment content. The company's initiatives aim to foster the growth of social networks in China, providing users with various interactive and engaging experiences.

Mahalo

Series A in 2006
Mahalo is a human-powered search engine founded by entrepreneur Jason Calacanis. It differentiates itself by generating search results through a team of profile builders who create detailed pages for approximately 10,000 unique queries, with plans to expand to 25,000 queries. The search results are non-algorithmic, resulting in deep and useful content, although the process is slower than automated engines. For queries without a dedicated page, Mahalo supplements results with information from Google. The layout combines elements of traditional search engines and Wikipedia, with factual information provided alongside categorized links. Users can submit their own links for consideration, which are voted on before publication. Despite its slow growth due to the manual curation process, Mahalo functions without revenue for several years, positioning itself as an alternative to major search engines and knowledge-sharing platforms.

Meebo

Series A in 2005
Meebo is a consumer internet company headquartered in Mountain View, California, that focuses on enhancing user engagement across the web through its advertising-supported social media platform. The company's primary product, the Meebo Bar, is an embedded solution for websites that allows publishers and advertisers to integrate content engagement and brand experiences into users' online interactions. In addition to this, Meebo offers a web sharing tool that enables users to share multimedia content and articles across various social networks, such as Twitter and Facebook, while also providing metrics on the engagement of their shared links. Originally launched in September 2005 as an instant messenger aggregator by founders Sandy Jen, Seth Sternberg, and Elaine Wherry, Meebo has since expanded its operations to include multiple offices in major U.S. cities. The company is supported by several notable venture capital firms, including True Ventures and Sequoia Capital.

LinkedIn

Series A in 2003
LinkedIn is a leading professional networking platform that facilitates business connections, job searches, and client acquisition for its members. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, it enables users to build and engage with their professional networks while accessing shared knowledge and insights. The platform offers mobile applications across various operating systems, allowing users to connect on-the-go. LinkedIn provides a range of services, including talent solutions that help organizations find and hire qualified candidates, job advertising for enterprises, and premium subscriptions for individuals to manage their professional identities. Additionally, it features a self-service advertising platform for businesses to target and reach its members effectively. Through these offerings, LinkedIn supports professional networking and career development, making it a vital resource for both job seekers and employers.

LinkedIn

Series A in 2003
LinkedIn is a leading professional networking platform that facilitates business connections, job searches, and client acquisition for its members. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, it enables users to build and engage with their professional networks while accessing shared knowledge and insights. The platform offers mobile applications across various operating systems, allowing users to connect on-the-go. LinkedIn provides a range of services, including talent solutions that help organizations find and hire qualified candidates, job advertising for enterprises, and premium subscriptions for individuals to manage their professional identities. Additionally, it features a self-service advertising platform for businesses to target and reach its members effectively. Through these offerings, LinkedIn supports professional networking and career development, making it a vital resource for both job seekers and employers.

PartnerGate

Venture Round in 2002
Internet Wire, an Internet-based distributor of direct company news and online business communications materials.

Tonos Entertainment

Series B in 2000
The company operates an online community and music network geared towards the music industry and entertainment enthusiasts. The firm was founded in 1999 and is based in Culver City, California.

PartnerGate

Series A in 2000
Internet Wire, an Internet-based distributor of direct company news and online business communications materials.

Yahoo

Series B in 1995
Yahoo operates as a comprehensive online web portal that delivers a wide array of content, including news on topics such as finance, lifestyle, entertainment, and travel. Founded in 1994 by Jerry Yang and David Filo, the company offers a variety of internet services and products, including email, instant messaging, and mobile blogging tools. Yahoo also features search products like Yahoo! Search, Yellow Pages, and Maps, along with information services and user engagement platforms. Additionally, Yahoo provides marketing and advertising solutions that utilize data and technology to help advertisers effectively reach their target audiences. With a workforce exceeding 12,000 employees, Yahoo serves over 500 million users globally.

Yahoo

Series A in 1995
Yahoo operates as a comprehensive online web portal that delivers a wide array of content, including news on topics such as finance, lifestyle, entertainment, and travel. Founded in 1994 by Jerry Yang and David Filo, the company offers a variety of internet services and products, including email, instant messaging, and mobile blogging tools. Yahoo also features search products like Yahoo! Search, Yellow Pages, and Maps, along with information services and user engagement platforms. Additionally, Yahoo provides marketing and advertising solutions that utilize data and technology to help advertisers effectively reach their target audiences. With a workforce exceeding 12,000 employees, Yahoo serves over 500 million users globally.