Sequoia Capital

Founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California, Sequoia Capital is a leading venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early to growth stage companies across various sectors, including energy, financial services, healthcare, internet, mobile, and technology. The firm aims to collaborate with a select number of ambitious founders to help them build transformative companies. Sequoia Capital typically invests between $100,000 and $1 million in startups at the seed stage, $1 million to $10 million in early-stage companies, and $10 million to $100 million in growth-stage firms. With a strong preference for being the first investor in profitable and rapidly growing companies, Sequoia seeks to partner with teams that have demonstrated successful products or services. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a global perspective, with significant allocations in markets such as China, India, and Israel.

Rohit Agarwal

Vice President / Principal

Abheek Anand

Managing Director

Michelle (Bailhe) Fradin

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Bogomil Balkansky

Partner

Mohit Bhatnagar

Managing Director - India

Anas Biad

Partner

Isaiah Boone

Partner

Rosemarie Boyd

Partner

David Cahn

Partner

Vipin Chamakkala

Director, Customer Partnerships

Josephine Chen

Partner

W. M. Coughran

Founder's Coach and Partner

Charlie Curnin

Partner

Joe Dobrenski

Partner of Human Capital

Christian Edler

Scout Partner

Carl Eschenbach

Venture Partner

Helen Fan

Vice President

James Flynn

Partner

Caroline Fu

Vice President

Stacey Gerber

VP, Operations and Experiences

Mike Goguen

Partner

Patrick Grady

Partner

Christopher Graff

Partner, Global Equities

Trency Gu

Managing Director

Wayne Guo

Vice President

Ravi Gupta

Partner

Steven Ji

Partner, China

Wenji Jin

Managing Director

Kais Khimji

Partner

Marie Klemchuk

CFO

Shailesh Lakhani

Managing Director - India

Jess Lee

Partner, Seed / Early

Douglas Leone

Global Managing Partner

Shmil Levy

Partner, Israel

Alfred Lin

Partner

Luciana Lixandru

Partner

Xiaobo Lu

Partner, China

Shaun Maguire

Partner

Cornelius Menke

Partner

Dean Meyer

Partner, Seed / Early

Abhishek Mohan

Principal

Michael Moritz

Managing Partner

GV Ravishankar

Managing Director - India

Andrew Reed

General Partner

Anandamoy Roychowdhary

Principal

Bryan Schreier

Partner

Yoav Shaked

Partner, Israel

Thomas Stephenson

Special Limited Partner

Glen Sun

Vice President, China

Mike Vernal

Partner

Jeff Wang

Managing Partner

Fred Wang

Managing Director, China

Cen Wang

Partner, China

Rock Wang

Managing Director

Lynn Yang

Managing Director, China

Stephanie Zhan

Partner

Skee Zhang

Managing Director

Qingsheng Zheng

Partner, China

Kui Zhou

Partner, China

Jiajia Zou

Managing Director

Roelof Botha

Partner

Past deals in Washington

Temporal

Series C in 2025
Temporal Technologies Inc. is a software company based in Bellevue, Washington, established in 2019. It develops an open-source microservices orchestration engine that enables developers to create and manage scalable distributed applications, workflow functions, and data pipelines. The platform supports seamless execution of development, debugging, and testing processes, along with resource provisioning and monitoring tools. It also offers solutions for financial transactions. Temporal's technology is designed to ensure the reliable completion of workflows of any size and complexity, incorporating features such as built-in support for exponential activity retries and compensation logic through the native saga pattern. Additionally, the company provides cloud services to enhance its offerings.

Harvey

Series B in 2023
Harvey is an artificial intelligence technology service provider for knowledge workers. It uses AI to answer legal questions and lands cash from OpenAI. The product provides lawyers with a natural language interface for their existing legal workflow. It offers a unified and intuitive interface for all legal workflows, allowing lawyers to describe tasks in plain English instead of using a suite of complex and specialized tools for niche tasks. Harvey was founded in 2022 and is based in Washington, DC.

Harvey

Series A in 2023
Harvey is an artificial intelligence technology service provider for knowledge workers. It uses AI to answer legal questions and lands cash from OpenAI. The product provides lawyers with a natural language interface for their existing legal workflow. It offers a unified and intuitive interface for all legal workflows, allowing lawyers to describe tasks in plain English instead of using a suite of complex and specialized tools for niche tasks. Harvey was founded in 2022 and is based in Washington, DC.

Temporal

Series B in 2023
Temporal Technologies Inc. is a software company based in Bellevue, Washington, established in 2019. It develops an open-source microservices orchestration engine that enables developers to create and manage scalable distributed applications, workflow functions, and data pipelines. The platform supports seamless execution of development, debugging, and testing processes, along with resource provisioning and monitoring tools. It also offers solutions for financial transactions. Temporal's technology is designed to ensure the reliable completion of workflows of any size and complexity, incorporating features such as built-in support for exponential activity retries and compensation logic through the native saga pattern. Additionally, the company provides cloud services to enhance its offerings.

Blues Wireless

Series A in 2023
Blues Wireless Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in manufacturing cellular embedded Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. Founded in 2018, the company offers a product called Notecard, which is a system-on-module (SOM) that integrates prepaid cellular connectivity, hardware design, and software integration. This all-in-one solution facilitates secure communications for cloud-based monitoring and connected operations, making cellular IoT more accessible and developer-friendly. Blues Wireless is focused on enhancing connectivity for individuals and businesses by leveraging the capabilities of cellular IoT technology.

Temporal

Series B in 2022
Temporal Technologies Inc. is a software company based in Bellevue, Washington, established in 2019. It develops an open-source microservices orchestration engine that enables developers to create and manage scalable distributed applications, workflow functions, and data pipelines. The platform supports seamless execution of development, debugging, and testing processes, along with resource provisioning and monitoring tools. It also offers solutions for financial transactions. Temporal's technology is designed to ensure the reliable completion of workflows of any size and complexity, incorporating features such as built-in support for exponential activity retries and compensation logic through the native saga pattern. Additionally, the company provides cloud services to enhance its offerings.

Blues Wireless

Series A in 2021
Blues Wireless Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in manufacturing cellular embedded Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. Founded in 2018, the company offers a product called Notecard, which is a system-on-module (SOM) that integrates prepaid cellular connectivity, hardware design, and software integration. This all-in-one solution facilitates secure communications for cloud-based monitoring and connected operations, making cellular IoT more accessible and developer-friendly. Blues Wireless is focused on enhancing connectivity for individuals and businesses by leveraging the capabilities of cellular IoT technology.

Rec Room

Series D in 2021
Rec Room Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, operates an online platform that serves as a virtual social club where users can create and play games with friends. The company focuses on augmented and virtual reality experiences, facilitating social interactions and multiplayer gameplay. Its application allows users to engage in a virtual environment, enabling them to chat, meet, and socialize with others globally. Rec Room aims to build a vibrant community centered around gaming and social engagement.

Rec Room

Series C in 2020
Rec Room Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, operates an online platform that serves as a virtual social club where users can create and play games with friends. The company focuses on augmented and virtual reality experiences, facilitating social interactions and multiplayer gameplay. Its application allows users to engage in a virtual environment, enabling them to chat, meet, and socialize with others globally. Rec Room aims to build a vibrant community centered around gaming and social engagement.

Temporal

Series A in 2020
Temporal Technologies Inc. is a software company based in Bellevue, Washington, established in 2019. It develops an open-source microservices orchestration engine that enables developers to create and manage scalable distributed applications, workflow functions, and data pipelines. The platform supports seamless execution of development, debugging, and testing processes, along with resource provisioning and monitoring tools. It also offers solutions for financial transactions. Temporal's technology is designed to ensure the reliable completion of workflows of any size and complexity, incorporating features such as built-in support for exponential activity retries and compensation logic through the native saga pattern. Additionally, the company provides cloud services to enhance its offerings.

Temporal

Seed Round in 2019
Temporal Technologies Inc. is a software company based in Bellevue, Washington, established in 2019. It develops an open-source microservices orchestration engine that enables developers to create and manage scalable distributed applications, workflow functions, and data pipelines. The platform supports seamless execution of development, debugging, and testing processes, along with resource provisioning and monitoring tools. It also offers solutions for financial transactions. Temporal's technology is designed to ensure the reliable completion of workflows of any size and complexity, incorporating features such as built-in support for exponential activity retries and compensation logic through the native saga pattern. Additionally, the company provides cloud services to enhance its offerings.

Leaftail Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Leaftail Labs Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, is a video game development company focused on creating innovative gaming experiences that integrate augmented reality and social interaction. The company aims to bridge the gap between engaging content and emerging technologies, crafting immersive games that connect players with their physical environments and enhance their daily routines. Leaftail Labs emphasizes the importance of storytelling and creativity, leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver unique gaming experiences that resonate with users. The founders bring extensive industry experience, having collaborated with some of the most prominent names in entertainment to explore new opportunities in the gaming space.

Rec Room

Seed Round in 2017
Rec Room Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, operates an online platform that serves as a virtual social club where users can create and play games with friends. The company focuses on augmented and virtual reality experiences, facilitating social interactions and multiplayer gameplay. Its application allows users to engage in a virtual environment, enabling them to chat, meet, and socialize with others globally. Rec Room aims to build a vibrant community centered around gaming and social engagement.

FutureAdvisor

Series B in 2014
FutureAdvisor, founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in investment advisory services aimed at simplifying wealth management for clients. The company offers a platform that provides personalized, data-driven recommendations to optimize 401(k) plans and IRAs. Its services include financial projections and individualized diversification strategies to enhance investment portfolios. Recognizing the challenges many investors face, FutureAdvisor leverages the principles of index investing, which historically outperforms many actively managed funds, to guide clients in making informed decisions. By focusing on low-cost investment options, FutureAdvisor seeks to make effective wealth management accessible to a broader audience. In 2015, FutureAdvisor became a subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., further strengthening its capabilities in the financial advisory sector.

Clustrix

Series D in 2013
Clustrix, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based distributed SQL relational database designed to support high-transaction workloads. The company's flagship product, ClustrixDB, is engineered specifically for e-commerce and other applications that require significant scalability, performance, and availability. It allows businesses to handle massive transactional volumes and perform real-time analytics, facilitating the management of unlimited users and data while automating fault tolerance. ClustrixDB is versatile, capable of running on commodity hardware and across various cloud environments. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including notable names like AOL, Flipkart, and Rakuten, processing over one trillion transactions monthly. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, Clustrix also has offices in Seattle, London, San Jose, and Seoul. As of 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of MariaDB Corporation Ab.

Clustrix

Series C in 2013
Clustrix, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based distributed SQL relational database designed to support high-transaction workloads. The company's flagship product, ClustrixDB, is engineered specifically for e-commerce and other applications that require significant scalability, performance, and availability. It allows businesses to handle massive transactional volumes and perform real-time analytics, facilitating the management of unlimited users and data while automating fault tolerance. ClustrixDB is versatile, capable of running on commodity hardware and across various cloud environments. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including notable names like AOL, Flipkart, and Rakuten, processing over one trillion transactions monthly. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, Clustrix also has offices in Seattle, London, San Jose, and Seoul. As of 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of MariaDB Corporation Ab.

FutureAdvisor

Series A in 2012
FutureAdvisor, founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in investment advisory services aimed at simplifying wealth management for clients. The company offers a platform that provides personalized, data-driven recommendations to optimize 401(k) plans and IRAs. Its services include financial projections and individualized diversification strategies to enhance investment portfolios. Recognizing the challenges many investors face, FutureAdvisor leverages the principles of index investing, which historically outperforms many actively managed funds, to guide clients in making informed decisions. By focusing on low-cost investment options, FutureAdvisor seeks to make effective wealth management accessible to a broader audience. In 2015, FutureAdvisor became a subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., further strengthening its capabilities in the financial advisory sector.

Clustrix

Venture Round in 2012
Clustrix, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based distributed SQL relational database designed to support high-transaction workloads. The company's flagship product, ClustrixDB, is engineered specifically for e-commerce and other applications that require significant scalability, performance, and availability. It allows businesses to handle massive transactional volumes and perform real-time analytics, facilitating the management of unlimited users and data while automating fault tolerance. ClustrixDB is versatile, capable of running on commodity hardware and across various cloud environments. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including notable names like AOL, Flipkart, and Rakuten, processing over one trillion transactions monthly. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, Clustrix also has offices in Seattle, London, San Jose, and Seoul. As of 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of MariaDB Corporation Ab.

Clustrix

Series B in 2010
Clustrix, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based distributed SQL relational database designed to support high-transaction workloads. The company's flagship product, ClustrixDB, is engineered specifically for e-commerce and other applications that require significant scalability, performance, and availability. It allows businesses to handle massive transactional volumes and perform real-time analytics, facilitating the management of unlimited users and data while automating fault tolerance. ClustrixDB is versatile, capable of running on commodity hardware and across various cloud environments. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including notable names like AOL, Flipkart, and Rakuten, processing over one trillion transactions monthly. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, Clustrix also has offices in Seattle, London, San Jose, and Seoul. As of 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of MariaDB Corporation Ab.

FutureAdvisor

Seed Round in 2010
FutureAdvisor, founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in investment advisory services aimed at simplifying wealth management for clients. The company offers a platform that provides personalized, data-driven recommendations to optimize 401(k) plans and IRAs. Its services include financial projections and individualized diversification strategies to enhance investment portfolios. Recognizing the challenges many investors face, FutureAdvisor leverages the principles of index investing, which historically outperforms many actively managed funds, to guide clients in making informed decisions. By focusing on low-cost investment options, FutureAdvisor seeks to make effective wealth management accessible to a broader audience. In 2015, FutureAdvisor became a subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., further strengthening its capabilities in the financial advisory sector.

Clustrix

Series A in 2007
Clustrix, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based distributed SQL relational database designed to support high-transaction workloads. The company's flagship product, ClustrixDB, is engineered specifically for e-commerce and other applications that require significant scalability, performance, and availability. It allows businesses to handle massive transactional volumes and perform real-time analytics, facilitating the management of unlimited users and data while automating fault tolerance. ClustrixDB is versatile, capable of running on commodity hardware and across various cloud environments. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including notable names like AOL, Flipkart, and Rakuten, processing over one trillion transactions monthly. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, Clustrix also has offices in Seattle, London, San Jose, and Seoul. As of 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of MariaDB Corporation Ab.

Pacific Edge Software

Series C in 2004
Pacific Edge Software is a provider of IT governance solutions that focus on enhancing the performance of IT portfolios for organizations. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, the company offers software products, professional services, and a structured portfolio management process. Its offerings are designed to help organizations effectively plan, evaluate, and align IT initiatives with business objectives, thereby maximizing the return on technology investments. Pacific Edge Software has supported a diverse range of industries in developing and refining their governance practices. The company is privately held and emphasizes practical adoption of its solutions to deliver rapid value.

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.

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.

Pacific Edge Software

Series B in 2000
Pacific Edge Software is a provider of IT governance solutions that focus on enhancing the performance of IT portfolios for organizations. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, the company offers software products, professional services, and a structured portfolio management process. Its offerings are designed to help organizations effectively plan, evaluate, and align IT initiatives with business objectives, thereby maximizing the return on technology investments. Pacific Edge Software has supported a diverse range of industries in developing and refining their governance practices. The company is privately held and emphasizes practical adoption of its solutions to deliver rapid value.

Blues Wireless

Blues Wireless Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in manufacturing cellular embedded Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. Founded in 2018, the company offers a product called Notecard, which is a system-on-module (SOM) that integrates prepaid cellular connectivity, hardware design, and software integration. This all-in-one solution facilitates secure communications for cloud-based monitoring and connected operations, making cellular IoT more accessible and developer-friendly. Blues Wireless is focused on enhancing connectivity for individuals and businesses by leveraging the capabilities of cellular IoT technology.
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