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 Restaurants

FAASOS

Series F in 2021
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

FAASOS

Series F in 2021
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

Momos

Seed Round in 2021
Momos is a company focused on enhancing the operational capabilities of restaurants through a comprehensive engagement platform. It provides cloud-based marketing and analytics tools that empower restaurants to manage their digital presence effectively. By utilizing AI-powered automation, Momos addresses key challenges faced by modern eateries, such as digital marketing management, reputation management, content management, and data analytics. This enables restaurants to analyze their performance across various online channels, ultimately helping them maximize revenue and foster growth. By modernizing the food and beverage industry, Momos supports restaurants in adapting to the digital landscape and improving their overall business strategies.

Wenheyou

Series B in 2021
Wenheyou operates a range of food and beverage brands.

Acelerate

Series A in 2021
Acelerate is an online food platform designed to assist restaurants in managing their digital presence. The company provides a comprehensive solution that allows restaurateurs to oversee their online storefronts and streamline operations, from food ordering to overall management. By connecting restaurants with new delivery-only brands, Acelerate enables them to diversify their offerings and enhance their online visibility. This integrated approach helps businesses efficiently manage their operations and promotes growth in the competitive food service market.

Wenheyou

Series A in 2021
Wenheyou operates a range of food and beverage brands.

FAASOS

Series D in 2019
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

FAASOS

Series D in 2019
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

FAASOS

Debt Financing in 2019
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

FAASOS

Series C in 2018
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

FAASOS

Series C in 2017
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

Yitaichang

Series A in 2017
Yitaichang is a traditional fast food brand that promotes traditional Chinese food culture with take away options. It was established in June 2011 as part of henzhen Yitai Chang Restaurant Management Co.

FAASOS

Series C in 2017
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

FAASOS

Series C in 2015
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

TinyOwl

Series C in 2015
TinyOwl develops location-based mobile application for ordering food. The company provides an Android application that enables users to find restaurants and order food. Its application can detect the user location and show restaurants in their vicinity.

TinyOwl

Series B in 2015
TinyOwl develops location-based mobile application for ordering food. The company provides an Android application that enables users to find restaurants and order food. Its application can detect the user location and show restaurants in their vicinity.

FAASOS

Series B in 2015
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

Line0

Series B in 2015
Line0 is a Nanjing-based food delivery company. The startup runs delivery services mostly for cheap franchise restaurants, guaranteeing a bowl of noodles or a Burger King Whopper to your door in less than one hour. It currently operates in five cities: Nanjing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Suzhou, and Wuhan.

TinyOwl

Series A in 2014
TinyOwl develops location-based mobile application for ordering food. The company provides an Android application that enables users to find restaurants and order food. Its application can detect the user location and show restaurants in their vicinity.

Line0

Series A in 2014
Line0 is a Nanjing-based food delivery company. The startup runs delivery services mostly for cheap franchise restaurants, guaranteeing a bowl of noodles or a Burger King Whopper to your door in less than one hour. It currently operates in five cities: Nanjing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Suzhou, and Wuhan.

FAASOS

Series A in 2013
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

Plateno Group

Venture Round in 2013
The Plateno Group is hospitality companies, and one of the most influential, innovative, customer-centric companies in the country. Their hotel portfolio comprises 14 brands, with over 3,000 hotels, in more than 300 cities, with over 50 million room bookings each year. They also hold interests in apartment communities, cafés, and even a non-profit platform that supports young artists.

FAASOS

Series A in 2011
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

Laiyaoyao

Series A in 2011
Iron Chef Shakes is a restaurant recommendation application that provides individualized recommendations of restaurants for users in China who have the problem of what and where to eat. Iron Chef Stakes ranks among the top 20 in Apple’s App Store free class list.
Country Style Cooking Restaurant Chain Co., Ltd. operates a quick service restaurant chain in China. The company specializes in serving Sichuan-style fast food over the counter. As of March 31, 2015, it owned and operated 344 restaurants. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Chongqing, China.

Tillster

Series D in 2006
Tillster is the global leader in customer engagement programs and self-service ordering for the quick service restaurant and casual dining industries. The company provides multi-channel, market-specific digital solutions for ordering, payment, loyalty and lifecycle management that integrate across online, mobile, tablet, kiosk and call center platforms. Tillster’s solutions allow consumers to engage seamlessly with their favorite restaurant brands whenever, wherever and on whichever device they choose. Tillster has enabled more than 35 million guest transactions for global and regional brands such as Boston Market, Burger King, California Pizza Kitchen, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Domino’s, Jack in the Box, KFC, McAlister’s Deli, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.

Tillster

Series C in 2004
Tillster is the global leader in customer engagement programs and self-service ordering for the quick service restaurant and casual dining industries. The company provides multi-channel, market-specific digital solutions for ordering, payment, loyalty and lifecycle management that integrate across online, mobile, tablet, kiosk and call center platforms. Tillster’s solutions allow consumers to engage seamlessly with their favorite restaurant brands whenever, wherever and on whichever device they choose. Tillster has enabled more than 35 million guest transactions for global and regional brands such as Boston Market, Burger King, California Pizza Kitchen, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Domino’s, Jack in the Box, KFC, McAlister’s Deli, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.

Tillster

Series B in 2003
Tillster is the global leader in customer engagement programs and self-service ordering for the quick service restaurant and casual dining industries. The company provides multi-channel, market-specific digital solutions for ordering, payment, loyalty and lifecycle management that integrate across online, mobile, tablet, kiosk and call center platforms. Tillster’s solutions allow consumers to engage seamlessly with their favorite restaurant brands whenever, wherever and on whichever device they choose. Tillster has enabled more than 35 million guest transactions for global and regional brands such as Boston Market, Burger King, California Pizza Kitchen, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Domino’s, Jack in the Box, KFC, McAlister’s Deli, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.