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 Music Streaming

STAGE

Seed Round in 2021
STAGE is an Indian language content platform for artist-led entertainment.

Callin

Series A in 2021
Callin operates as a social podcasting app that lets you create, discover, and enjoy live and recorded content all in one place.

Knocknock.TV

Venture Round in 2020
Knocknock.TV is a live streaming shopping platform that allows retailers to stream live from their store and sell now for free. As for the buyers, its platform allows them to ‘Window shop’ their favorite indie stores live-streaming from San Francisco + gain points when they livechat.

Three Commas

Series A in 2018
Three Commas is a mobile karaoke app developer.

Spotlite

Venture Round in 2017
Spotlite is a direct to fan app that caters to the artist. The platform offers the opportunity for any kind of musical talent, independent or up-and-coming artist to sing Karaoke, original and cover songs in every genre imaginable. Artists have the ability to gain exposure, fans and make money in the Spotlite. Best of all it's free! Launched in summer 2017, Spotlite is a music talent incubator. The first FREE, direct-to-fan singing app catering to the artist, the platform invites amateur and professional vocal talent to sing their original music, covers, and karaoke songs. Spotlite is the only singing app where artists can gain exposure, fans, and win money – a unique singing platform where fans can gift artists for their live-streamed or recorded performances. Spotlite currently averages more than 30,000 new users weekly and continues to add to their diverse catalog which features current hits from music’s biggest stars as well as classic favorites from various genres. Spotlite has already won support from investors such as Sequoia Capital and BlueRun Ventures, as well as the major music publishers including Sony/ATV, Universal Music Group, Warner/Chappell, BMG, and EMI. Spotlite’s development and tech teams are based in Beijing, China, while the Marketing, A&R, and Business Development teams are in Los Angeles, CA. Spotlite staff includes music industry executives from Google Music, Yahoo! Music, Microsoft, and Alibaba Group.

TuneIn

Series G in 2017
TuneIn lets people listen to the world's sports, new, talk, and music with over 100,000 real radio stations and four million on-demand programs streaming from every continent. TuneIn has over 50 million monthly active users, and is available on over 200 different connected devices, including all smartphone and tablet operating systems and 55 vehicle models. To date, TuneIn has raised venture funding from Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, General Catalyst Partners, and Jafco Ventures, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

TuneIn

Series F in 2015
TuneIn lets people listen to the world's sports, new, talk, and music with over 100,000 real radio stations and four million on-demand programs streaming from every continent. TuneIn has over 50 million monthly active users, and is available on over 200 different connected devices, including all smartphone and tablet operating systems and 55 vehicle models. To date, TuneIn has raised venture funding from Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, General Catalyst Partners, and Jafco Ventures, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Songkick

Series C in 2015
Songkick is a ticketing vendor and online database focused on concert discovery for music fans. Launched in 2007 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the platform allows users to track their favorite artists and discover local concerts. Songkick partners with over 500 artists and serves more than 10 million fans monthly, facilitating ticket sales for over 10,000 events worldwide each year.

StreamRail

Series A in 2015
StreamRail Ltd. provides a video player that enables publishers and advertising networks to deliver and monetize video on various devices. The company’s solution autoplays HD video and audio on mobile Web. Its product is used in desktop, mobile Web, iOS, and Android platforms. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tel-Aviv, Israel. As of June 30, 2016, StreamRail Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of ironSource Ltd.

TuneIn

Venture Round in 2013
TuneIn lets people listen to the world's sports, new, talk, and music with over 100,000 real radio stations and four million on-demand programs streaming from every continent. TuneIn has over 50 million monthly active users, and is available on over 200 different connected devices, including all smartphone and tablet operating systems and 55 vehicle models. To date, TuneIn has raised venture funding from Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, General Catalyst Partners, and Jafco Ventures, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

TuneIn

Series E in 2013
TuneIn lets people listen to the world's sports, new, talk, and music with over 100,000 real radio stations and four million on-demand programs streaming from every continent. TuneIn has over 50 million monthly active users, and is available on over 200 different connected devices, including all smartphone and tablet operating systems and 55 vehicle models. To date, TuneIn has raised venture funding from Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, General Catalyst Partners, and Jafco Ventures, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

TuneIn

Series D in 2012
TuneIn lets people listen to the world's sports, new, talk, and music with over 100,000 real radio stations and four million on-demand programs streaming from every continent. TuneIn has over 50 million monthly active users, and is available on over 200 different connected devices, including all smartphone and tablet operating systems and 55 vehicle models. To date, TuneIn has raised venture funding from Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, General Catalyst Partners, and Jafco Ventures, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Songkick

Series B in 2012
Songkick is a ticketing vendor and online database focused on concert discovery for music fans. Launched in 2007 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the platform allows users to track their favorite artists and discover local concerts. Songkick partners with over 500 artists and serves more than 10 million fans monthly, facilitating ticket sales for over 10,000 events worldwide each year.

Jigsee

Series A in 2011
Jigsee is a mobile application which gives consumers access to licensed audio and video content, free of charge. Jigsee applications run on a proprietary streaming platform, designed specifically to address network and handset deficiencies in developing countries. Jigsee's patent pending streaming technology allows for the delivery of continuous video and audio streams in dynamic, bandwidth-constrained environments. While the Jigsee streaming platform provides support for advanced devices, Jigsee focused initially on the development of j2me applications in order to make the service operational on feature phones, which make up the vast majority (>90%) of mobile devices in emerging markets. The combination of low-bandwidth streaming capabilities and feature-phone support provide Jigsee with the ability to deliver streamed audio and video content to a larger audience than any other digital platform. After significant field testing of its prototype platform in Bangladesh and India, Jigsee chose India as its first market. In early 2011, Jigsee raised its Series A round of financing from the Indian Angel Network and Sequoia capital with which Jigsee set up its Indian operations, and will soon be launching its service with several top-tier Indian content providers.

TuneIn

Series C in 2010
TuneIn lets people listen to the world's sports, new, talk, and music with over 100,000 real radio stations and four million on-demand programs streaming from every continent. TuneIn has over 50 million monthly active users, and is available on over 200 different connected devices, including all smartphone and tablet operating systems and 55 vehicle models. To date, TuneIn has raised venture funding from Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, General Catalyst Partners, and Jafco Ventures, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

imeem

Venture Round in 2009
imeem is an online music service that gives fans instant access to almost any song they want, for free.

imeem

Series B in 2008
imeem is an online music service that gives fans instant access to almost any song they want, for free.

Joost

Series A in 2007
Joost Operations SA is a web video streaming service that allows users to watch videos, music, TV shows, and movies over the Internet. Founded in 2006 and based in Luxembourg, with offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Joost offers a peer-to-peer on-demand video player featuring professional programming similar to traditional television. The service is free but includes video advertisements during programming. Joost has secured content partnerships with major media companies, including CBS, Viacom, CNN, and the NHL, enhancing its offerings with a variety of shows and films. Unlike many online platforms, Joost initially required users to download a desktop client, although it has since transitioned to streaming via Adobe Flash Player, compatible with multiple operating systems. Joost also provides interactive features, enabling users to chat with friends while watching and access behind-the-scenes content. The company aims to reduce streaming costs for content providers through its peer-to-peer technology and is exploring potential partnerships with hardware manufacturers to integrate its platform into TV set-top boxes.

Songbird

Series A in 2006
Songbird offers music lovers the ultimate social music discovery experience on their Android phone. Also on the Web and the desktop, (Windows, Mac). In 2011, Fast Company named Songbird as one of its "Top 10 Most Innovative Music Companies." Songbird has received funding from Atlas Ventures, Sequoia Capital and Philips Consumer Electronics. The Company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Songbird

Series A in 2006
Songbird offers music lovers the ultimate social music discovery experience on their Android phone. Also on the Web and the desktop, (Windows, Mac). In 2011, Fast Company named Songbird as one of its "Top 10 Most Innovative Music Companies." Songbird has received funding from Atlas Ventures, Sequoia Capital and Philips Consumer Electronics. The Company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

YouTube

Series B in 2006
YouTube is a video-sharing platform established in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees. It allows users to upload, view, and share a wide range of video content, including music videos, educational material, and personal vlogs. The platform supports both iOS and Android devices, making its content accessible to a broad audience. While unregistered users can watch videos, registered users can upload an unlimited number of videos, with certain content restricted to those over 18. YouTube collaborates with numerous media corporations and content creators, offering an ad-supported model alongside rental options for select movies. In addition to its core services, YouTube has launched initiatives like YouTube for Artists, which provides resources to help artists leverage their visibility on the platform. Acquired by Google in 2006, YouTube operates from San Bruno, California, and is available in 76 languages, fostering a global community for diverse expression and open dialogue.

YouTube

Series A in 2005
YouTube is a video-sharing platform established in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees. It allows users to upload, view, and share a wide range of video content, including music videos, educational material, and personal vlogs. The platform supports both iOS and Android devices, making its content accessible to a broad audience. While unregistered users can watch videos, registered users can upload an unlimited number of videos, with certain content restricted to those over 18. YouTube collaborates with numerous media corporations and content creators, offering an ad-supported model alongside rental options for select movies. In addition to its core services, YouTube has launched initiatives like YouTube for Artists, which provides resources to help artists leverage their visibility on the platform. Acquired by Google in 2006, YouTube operates from San Bruno, California, and is available in 76 languages, fostering a global community for diverse expression and open dialogue.

Gracenote

Series E in 2005
Gracenote is an entertainment data and technology provider for Music, Video and Sports. It powers the top music services, consumer electronics companies, automakers and cable and satellite operators in the world. At its core, Gracenote helps people find, discover and connect with the entertainment they love.

imeem

Series A in 2004
imeem is an online music service that gives fans instant access to almost any song they want, for free.

Gracenote

Series D in 2004
Gracenote is an entertainment data and technology provider for Music, Video and Sports. It powers the top music services, consumer electronics companies, automakers and cable and satellite operators in the world. At its core, Gracenote helps people find, discover and connect with the entertainment they love.

Gracenote

Series C in 2002
Gracenote is an entertainment data and technology provider for Music, Video and Sports. It powers the top music services, consumer electronics companies, automakers and cable and satellite operators in the world. At its core, Gracenote helps people find, discover and connect with the entertainment they love.

Rhapsody Networks

Series B in 2001
Rhapsody Networks is an online entertainment platform that streams music from phones, computers and home audio devices. The company provides on-demand streaming services and offline downloads of music in various genres, such as pop, rock, and more. Rhapsody Networks was founded in 2007 and is located in Seattle, Washington.

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.

Rhapsody Networks

Series A in 2000
Rhapsody Networks is an online entertainment platform that streams music from phones, computers and home audio devices. The company provides on-demand streaming services and offline downloads of music in various genres, such as pop, rock, and more. Rhapsody Networks was founded in 2007 and is located in Seattle, Washington.

Lipstream

Venture Round in 2000
Lipstream Networks, Inc. is the Internet voice service provider for eBusiness. Lipstream enables live voice communication for eCommerce, customer service, education and community applications. Customers include AltaVista, English First, Excite@Home, Kana Communications, Miadora, MyFamily.com, PeopleSupport and Quintus.