Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California. It invests in seed, early, and growth-stage companies across technology, energy, financial services, healthcare, internet, mobile, outsourcing, manufacturing, media, and retail sectors. The firm seeks ambitious founders and aims to help them build long-lasting, scalable businesses, often taking the lead or significant co-investor roles and providing strategic guidance, networks, and resources. It maintains an international footprint, including investments in India and other regions, reflecting a global approach to partnering with fast-growing companies. Sequoia emphasizes strong teams, innovative products or services, and the potential for rapid growth, positioning itself as a long-term partner for companies that redefine their markets.

Abheek Anand

Managing Director

Michelle Bailhe

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Bogomil Balkansky

Partner

Julien Bek

Partner

Past deals in Credits and Lending

Nuvo

Series A in 2025
Nuvo is a B2B platform that facilitates efficient customer onboarding and risk assessment for trade credit management. It streamlines processes by securely storing and actively monitoring critical credit information, enabling small and medium-sized businesses to manage their credit operations effectively.

Two

Series A in 2023
Two is a fintech startup that is building something akin to buy now, pay later for B2B purchases.

Mos

Series B in 2022
Mos is a financial services company that provides student-focused financial solutions, including checking accounts, debit cards, and access to financial aid advisors. Its platform helps students simplify the financial aid process, identify scholarship opportunities, and access a broad range of financial sources to fund their education. By guiding users through costs, discounts, and payment options, Mos aims to remove financial barriers and expand opportunities for students. The company combines budgeting tools with expert support to help students manage funds, reduce fees, and secure additional financial assistance throughout the college journey. Through its mission to make higher education more accessible, Mos focuses on empowering students to navigate financing with clarity and confidence.

ZET (Previously OneCode)

Series A in 2021
ZET, formerly OneCode, is a fintech platform enabling individuals to earn online by selling financial products.

Empower

Series B in 2021
Empower is a fintech company dedicated to improving access to affordable credit for everyday Americans. It offers innovative features such as instant cash advances, automatic savings plans, and low-cost credit lines to help users manage their finances effectively.

Two

Seed Round in 2021
Two is a fintech startup that is building something akin to buy now, pay later for B2B purchases.

FPL Technologies

Series B in 2021
FPL Technologies Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, focuses on providing innovative financial solutions for a digitally savvy younger population. The company has developed a proprietary technology platform that aims to enhance the credit card experience, capitalizing on the growing demand for consumption credit in India. With the recent surge in digital payment adoption, FPL recognizes the need for a more user-friendly approach to credit management. Their flagship product, the One Score app, launched to help users check and understand their credit scores, offers a secure and straightforward way to manage credit behavior. By integrating an intuitive mobile application with their credit card services, FPL Technologies seeks to meet the evolving needs of millennials and improve their overall financial literacy and credit experience.

Mos

Series A in 2020
Mos is a financial services company that provides student-focused financial solutions, including checking accounts, debit cards, and access to financial aid advisors. Its platform helps students simplify the financial aid process, identify scholarship opportunities, and access a broad range of financial sources to fund their education. By guiding users through costs, discounts, and payment options, Mos aims to remove financial barriers and expand opportunities for students. The company combines budgeting tools with expert support to help students manage funds, reduce fees, and secure additional financial assistance throughout the college journey. Through its mission to make higher education more accessible, Mos focuses on empowering students to navigate financing with clarity and confidence.

Empower

Series A in 2020
Empower is a fintech company dedicated to improving access to affordable credit for everyday Americans. It offers innovative features such as instant cash advances, automatic savings plans, and low-cost credit lines to help users manage their finances effectively.

Empower

Venture Round in 2018
Empower is a fintech company dedicated to improving access to affordable credit for everyday Americans. It offers innovative features such as instant cash advances, automatic savings plans, and low-cost credit lines to help users manage their finances effectively.

Empower

Seed Round in 2017
Empower is a fintech company dedicated to improving access to affordable credit for everyday Americans. It offers innovative features such as instant cash advances, automatic savings plans, and low-cost credit lines to help users manage their finances effectively.

Green Dot

Venture Round in 2008
Green Dot Corporation is a financial technology and bank holding company based in Pasadena, California, specializing in providing accessible financial services to consumers in the United States, particularly those with limited banking options. The company operates through three main segments: Consumer Services, Business to Business Services, and Money Movement Services. Green Dot offers a wide range of products including reloadable prepaid debit cards, checking accounts, gift cards, secured credit cards, and payroll debit cards. Their services extend to point-of-sale cash reloads, e-cash remittance, mobile banking, and instant payment solutions. Green Dot markets its offerings through major retailers such as Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS, with a presence in approximately 50,000 locations nationwide. The company has developed a robust technological infrastructure known as Green PlaNET, which facilitates real-time transactions and ensures compliance within its network. By leveraging innovative products, extensive retail partnerships, and proprietary technology, Green Dot aims to enhance financial inclusion and simplify money management for its customers.

ApnaPaisa

Series B in 2007
ApnaPaisa is India’s leading fintech platform distributing loans and mortgages. We provide assistance to help you decide the best product for your needs including personal, home & business loans. With our experienced team of experts who possess an acute understanding of the credit marketplace blended with the latest technology, we create a safe & secure environment where you can explore and exploit the best of everything.

ApnaPaisa

Venture Round in 2007
ApnaPaisa is India’s leading fintech platform distributing loans and mortgages. We provide assistance to help you decide the best product for your needs including personal, home & business loans. With our experienced team of experts who possess an acute understanding of the credit marketplace blended with the latest technology, we create a safe & secure environment where you can explore and exploit the best of everything.

Green Dot

Series B in 2006
Green Dot Corporation is a financial technology and bank holding company based in Pasadena, California, specializing in providing accessible financial services to consumers in the United States, particularly those with limited banking options. The company operates through three main segments: Consumer Services, Business to Business Services, and Money Movement Services. Green Dot offers a wide range of products including reloadable prepaid debit cards, checking accounts, gift cards, secured credit cards, and payroll debit cards. Their services extend to point-of-sale cash reloads, e-cash remittance, mobile banking, and instant payment solutions. Green Dot markets its offerings through major retailers such as Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS, with a presence in approximately 50,000 locations nationwide. The company has developed a robust technological infrastructure known as Green PlaNET, which facilitates real-time transactions and ensures compliance within its network. By leveraging innovative products, extensive retail partnerships, and proprietary technology, Green Dot aims to enhance financial inclusion and simplify money management for its customers.

Green Dot

Series A in 2003
Green Dot Corporation is a financial technology and bank holding company based in Pasadena, California, specializing in providing accessible financial services to consumers in the United States, particularly those with limited banking options. The company operates through three main segments: Consumer Services, Business to Business Services, and Money Movement Services. Green Dot offers a wide range of products including reloadable prepaid debit cards, checking accounts, gift cards, secured credit cards, and payroll debit cards. Their services extend to point-of-sale cash reloads, e-cash remittance, mobile banking, and instant payment solutions. Green Dot markets its offerings through major retailers such as Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS, with a presence in approximately 50,000 locations nationwide. The company has developed a robust technological infrastructure known as Green PlaNET, which facilitates real-time transactions and ensures compliance within its network. By leveraging innovative products, extensive retail partnerships, and proprietary technology, Green Dot aims to enhance financial inclusion and simplify money management for its customers.

NextCard

Venture Round in 1998
NextCard is a fintech company that offers the first true Internet Visa credit card, enabling users to manage credit online with digital convenience and security.
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