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.

Michelle Bailhe

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Bogomil Balkansky

Partner

Julien Bek

Partner

Anas Biad

Partner

Isaiah Boone

Partner

Rosemarie Boyd

Partner

Romie Boyd

Partner

Konstantine Buhler

Partner

David Cahn

Partner

Luzhou Chen

Investor

Josephine Chen

Partner

W. M. Coughran

Founder's Coach and Partner

Charlie Curnin

Investor

Long Do

Analyst

Joe Dobrenski

Partner of Human Capital

Carl Eschenbach

Venture Partner

Helen Fan

Vice President

James Flynn

Partner

Caroline Fu

Vice President

Stacey Gerber

Partner, Operations and Experience

Jim Goetz

Partner

Patrick Grady

Partner

Christopher Graff

Partner, Global Equities

Trency Gu

Managing Director

Wayne Guo

Vice President

Ravi Gupta

Partner

Dannie Herzberg

Partner

Sonya Huang

Partner

Kais Khimji

Partner

Marie Klemchuk

CFO

Shailesh Lakhani

Managing Director - India

Jess Lee

Partner

Douglas Leone

Partner

Alfred Lin

Partner

Luciana Lixandru

Partner

Xiaobo Lu

Partner, China

Shaun Maguire

Partner

Cornelius Menke

Partner

Dean Meyer

Partner

Matthew Miller

Partner

Michael Moritz

Partner

Momo Ong

Scout

GV Ravishankar

Managing Director - India

Lauren Reeder

Partner

George Robson

Partner

Bryan Schreier

Partner

Harshjit Sethi

Managing Director

Thomas Stephenson

Special Limited Partner

Sam Sun

Partner

Glen Sun

Vice President, China

Teng Lei

Associate

Shraeyansh Thakur

Principal

Donald Valentine

Founder

Mike Vernal

Early-Stage Partner

Don Vieira

Global Chief Policy Officer and Partner

Fred Wang

Managing Director, China

Jeff Wang

Managing Partner of Sequoia Capital Global Equities

Cen Wang

Partner, China

Rock Wang

Managing Director

Lynn Yang

Managing Director, China

Skee Zhang

Managing Director

Jiajia Zou

Managing Director

Past deals in Design

Cove

Seed Round in 2024
Cove is a visual AI collaboration space that helps users and their AI collaborator to design and plan ideas.

DesignPro

Pre Seed Round in 2023
DesignPro is an AI-powered product optimization platform that assists creators in enhancing their products more efficiently. The company offers a tool that analyzes websites and applications in real-time, identifying usability issues and proposing targeted improvements to increase user adoption. In addition to product optimization, DesignPro provides business productivity software that facilitates feedback collection and alignment among stakeholders. Its platform allows users to gather requirements, share designs, and utilize intuitive workflows and annotation tools to obtain relevant feedback. By enabling effective collaboration among designers, DesignPro aims to improve overall productivity and the quality of product experiences.

Visual Electric

Seed Round in 2023
Visual Electric is a technology company that specializes in developing an AI-powered image generator designed specifically for designers. Their platform enables users to create customized, realistic images, serving as a generative canvas for exploring and bringing ideas to life, thereby saving time and enhancing creativity.

Dedalo

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Dedalo is an innovative startup that employs artificial intelligence to assist corporations and banks in minimizing their digital carbon footprint and making more impact-focused decisions.

Jitx

Series A in 2022
JITX Inc. is a technology company based in Berkeley, California, that specializes in providing electronic design as a service. Founded in 2016, JITX focuses on circuit board design, utilizing its proprietary technology to automate routine, error-prone tasks in the design process. This approach leverages artificial intelligence, optimization, compiler, and programming language techniques to enhance the quality and efficiency of custom circuit board designs. By streamlining the design workflow, JITX enables businesses to develop high-quality electronics more quickly and at a lower cost compared to traditional methods.

Baoxiao Box

Series A in 2022
Baoxiao Box provides 2D design, 3D definition rendering, packaging design tools, and an e-commerce printing service. They allow users to create, make edits, and connect with producers, providing designers with tools to create their packages.

Arcade

Seed Round in 2022
Arcade allows its users to create interactive bits of their product that they can share on their website, blog, or social media. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

PicsArt

Series C in 2021
PicsArt is a global digital creation platform offering AI-powered tools for photo and video editing, drawing, and sharing. It provides an extensive open-source content library, serving consumers, creators, and businesses alike through its mobile and web applications. PicsArt's enterprise solutions include APIs and SDKs for image editing and processing.

Letsdressup

Seed Round in 2021
LetsDressUp is an online clothing platform based in India that specializes in designing and customizing apparel for women. The company provides a unique service where customers can select their desired outfit from a catalog and specify their preferences and requirements for the garments. This tailored approach allows customers to receive personalized, stitched clothing delivered directly to their doorsteps, catering to individual tastes and needs. By offering customized fashion solutions, LetsDressUp aims to replicate the success of similar services in the United States, focusing on convenience and personalization in women's clothing.

Figma

Series E in 2021
Figma develops and provides a collaborative interface design tool accessible via the browser. It caters to product teams, enabling them to create, test, and ship designs efficiently. Founded in 2012, Figma aims to make design accessible to all, serving clients such as Airbnb, Slack, and Microsoft.

Figma

Series D in 2020
Figma develops and provides a collaborative interface design tool accessible via the browser. It caters to product teams, enabling them to create, test, and ship designs efficiently. Founded in 2012, Figma aims to make design accessible to all, serving clients such as Airbnb, Slack, and Microsoft.

Figma

Series C in 2019
Figma develops and provides a collaborative interface design tool accessible via the browser. It caters to product teams, enabling them to create, test, and ship designs efficiently. Founded in 2012, Figma aims to make design accessible to all, serving clients such as Airbnb, Slack, and Microsoft.

Houzz

Series E in 2017
Houzz Inc. is an online platform dedicated to home design and furnishings, connecting homeowners, design enthusiasts, and home improvement professionals globally. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Houzz offers a comprehensive range of services, enabling users to find design inspiration, hire professionals, and shop for home products, including kitchen, bath, and outdoor items. The platform features the largest residential design database in the world, facilitating the sharing of ideas and advice within a vibrant community. Additionally, Houzz Pro provides a Software-as-a-Service solution for professionals in the home remodeling and design sectors, helping them manage their businesses effectively. The company has expanded its reach with offices in key international locations, including London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow, and Tokyo.

D5 Render

Angel Round in 2016
D5 Render is a technology company focused on real-time ray-tracing rendering, primarily aimed at enhancing visualization and rendering capabilities for users. Utilizing Microsoft DXR and advanced ray tracing technologies, D5 Render effectively integrates the benefits of ray tracing and rasterization to optimize rendering speeds. Recognized as one of the top independent software vendors by NVidia at Siggraph 2019, the company has established itself as a leader in architectural software, achieving significant performance accolades in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, including a top ranking on G2 in 2021. In addition to its rendering solutions, D5 Render is also developing Augmented Reality (AR) technology targeted at the furniture manufacturing sector, aiming to innovate traditional home improvement processes through comprehensive technological solutions.

HomeLane

Series B in 2016
Founded in 2014, HomeLane is a Bangalore-based company specializing in personalized home interior solutions. With over 21,000 projects completed nationwide, they offer custom design services at no additional cost.

PicsArt

Series A in 2015
PicsArt is a global digital creation platform offering AI-powered tools for photo and video editing, drawing, and sharing. It provides an extensive open-source content library, serving consumers, creators, and businesses alike through its mobile and web applications. PicsArt's enterprise solutions include APIs and SDKs for image editing and processing.

PicsArt

Series A in 2015
PicsArt is a global digital creation platform offering AI-powered tools for photo and video editing, drawing, and sharing. It provides an extensive open-source content library, serving consumers, creators, and businesses alike through its mobile and web applications. PicsArt's enterprise solutions include APIs and SDKs for image editing and processing.

Houzz

Series D in 2014
Houzz Inc. is an online platform dedicated to home design and furnishings, connecting homeowners, design enthusiasts, and home improvement professionals globally. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Houzz offers a comprehensive range of services, enabling users to find design inspiration, hire professionals, and shop for home products, including kitchen, bath, and outdoor items. The platform features the largest residential design database in the world, facilitating the sharing of ideas and advice within a vibrant community. Additionally, Houzz Pro provides a Software-as-a-Service solution for professionals in the home remodeling and design sectors, helping them manage their businesses effectively. The company has expanded its reach with offices in key international locations, including London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow, and Tokyo.

Dexetra

Series A in 2013
Dexetra is a company focused on enhancing life experiences through innovative mobile applications. It is currently developing an Android application designed to help users capture various life events using their smartphones, effectively creating a digital journal that allows for easy searchability and organization of personal experiences. Additionally, the application incorporates analytics features that provide insights into call patterns throughout the day. With a commitment to augmenting human memory and facilitating self-discovery, Dexetra aims to create tools that support personal growth and improved daily living.

Houzz

Series C in 2013
Houzz Inc. is an online platform dedicated to home design and furnishings, connecting homeowners, design enthusiasts, and home improvement professionals globally. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Houzz offers a comprehensive range of services, enabling users to find design inspiration, hire professionals, and shop for home products, including kitchen, bath, and outdoor items. The platform features the largest residential design database in the world, facilitating the sharing of ideas and advice within a vibrant community. Additionally, Houzz Pro provides a Software-as-a-Service solution for professionals in the home remodeling and design sectors, helping them manage their businesses effectively. The company has expanded its reach with offices in key international locations, including London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow, and Tokyo.

Liebo

Series A in 2012
Liebo is a Chinese designer e-commerce brand that specializes in a diverse range of apparel, emphasizing emotion, movement, and color in its clothing products. Founded in November 2006 by designers Dafeng and Xiaofeng, the company has established itself as an original creative force in the fashion industry. Liebo offers its apparel through online platforms as well as retail stores, catering to a wide audience and enhancing accessibility to its distinctive designs. Headquartered in China, Liebo continues to innovate and expand its presence in the competitive fashion market.

Houzz

Series B in 2011
Houzz Inc. is an online platform dedicated to home design and furnishings, connecting homeowners, design enthusiasts, and home improvement professionals globally. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Houzz offers a comprehensive range of services, enabling users to find design inspiration, hire professionals, and shop for home products, including kitchen, bath, and outdoor items. The platform features the largest residential design database in the world, facilitating the sharing of ideas and advice within a vibrant community. Additionally, Houzz Pro provides a Software-as-a-Service solution for professionals in the home remodeling and design sectors, helping them manage their businesses effectively. The company has expanded its reach with offices in key international locations, including London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow, and Tokyo.

DianDian

Series A in 2011
DianDian is a leading light blog social community in China, designed to facilitate the easy and rapid sharing of content such as text, images, and videos. With over 6 million registered users, the platform emphasizes social interaction and content mobilization, catering to the growing demand for simplified blogging experiences. Users can express their interests and characteristics through various styles, making it a dynamic space for communication and engagement. By focusing on short and mixed-media content, DianDian enhances the blogging experience, allowing individuals to connect and interact with peers effectively.

IAT-Auto

Series A in 2009
IAT Automobile Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2001, is a Chinese company that focuses on automobile design and development and engineering services. The company’s areas of expertise cover the design and development of electric vehicles; design and development of conventional vehicles, engine, and power train; product planning; show car construction; prototyping; concurrent engineering; jig and fixture design; vehicle testing; parts testing development; and consulting.

Great Dream

Series D in 2009
Hunan Great Dream Cartoon Spread Limited Company is focused on the study of computer animation software, production animation, and development of cartoon derivative products. Its TV cartoon series, Hongmao and Lantu (Red Cat and Blue Rabbit), is the first domestic TV cartoon to meet Disney standards, which films at a rate of 24 frames per second. Great Dream was founded by Wang Hong, who serves as the company's national class one director. It is currently the biggest cartoon production and design base in China and uses the latest technology and large-scale production.

Great Dream

Series B in 2007
Hunan Great Dream Cartoon Spread Limited Company is focused on the study of computer animation software, production animation, and development of cartoon derivative products. Its TV cartoon series, Hongmao and Lantu (Red Cat and Blue Rabbit), is the first domestic TV cartoon to meet Disney standards, which films at a rate of 24 frames per second. Great Dream was founded by Wang Hong, who serves as the company's national class one director. It is currently the biggest cartoon production and design base in China and uses the latest technology and large-scale production.

Tera Systems

Series C in 2004
Tara Systems is a provider of front-end design planning technologies. The company is based in Campbell, California.

Tera Systems

Venture Round in 2003
Tara Systems is a provider of front-end design planning technologies. The company is based in Campbell, California.
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