Sequoia Capital

1972

Founded

1699

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Sequoia Capital is a prominent American venture capital firm founded in 1972 by Don Valentine. With nearly 50 years of experience, Sequoia has been instrumental in the growth of numerous technology companies, including Apple, Google, YouTube, Instagram, and Zoom. The firm focuses on a wide range of sectors, such as energy, financial services, enterprise software, healthcare, internet, and mobile startups.

Sequoia's investment philosophy emphasizes a long-term commitment to its portfolio companies, aiming to support them from inception through IPO and beyond. In 2021, Sequoia restructured its operations, transitioning from a traditional venture capital firm to a registered investment advisor, allowing it to broaden its investment scope to include public stocks and cryptocurrency assets. ( In June 2023, Sequoia announced a strategic split into three independent entities: Sequoia Capital for the U.S.

and Europe, Peak XV Partners for India and Southeast Asia, and HongShan for China. ( This restructuring aims to enhance focus and adaptability in each region. Sequoia's commitment to innovation and founder support continues to drive its success in the venture capital landscape.

Portfolio Companies

Apple, Google, YouTube, Instagram, Zoom, Airbnb, WhatsApp, Stripe, Nvidia, YouTube

Gepgraphic Focus

United States, Europe, India, Southeast Asia, China

Key Differentiators

Long-term commitment to portfolio companies, Broad investment scope including public stocks and cryptocurrency assets, Recent restructuring into independent regional entities

Thypical Investment Size

Varies by stage and sector

Total Funds Raised

$19.2 billion

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Advertising (AdTech)

ClimateTech & CleanTech

E-Commerce

FinTech

Marketing (MarTech)

SaaS

Menlo Park

Pre-Seed

Seed

Series A

Series B

Series C

Series D

United States