Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital, established in 1972, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The company focuses on investing in early to growth-stage companies across various sectors, including information technology, healthcare, financial services, and energy. Sequoia Capital provides capital and strategic support to a select group of daring founders, helping them build legendary companies and push technological boundaries. The firm typically invests between $100,000 and $100 million, with a preference for being the first investor in profitable, fast-growing companies with proven teams and products. Sequoia Capital also manages funds focused on specific regions and sectors, such as India and the technology sector.

Michelle (Bailhe) Fradin

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Julien Bek

Partner

Anas Biad

Partner

Isaiah Boone

Partner

Romie Boyd

Partner

Rosemarie Boyd

Partner

Konstantine Buhler

Partner

David Cahn

Partner

Josephine Chen

Partner

W. M. Coughran

Founder's Coach and Partner

Charlie Curnin

Partner

Joe Dobrenski

Partner of Human Capital

Helen Fan

Vice President

James Flynn

Partner

Caroline Fu

Vice President

Stacey Gerber

VP, Operations and Experiences

Christopher Graff

Partner, Global Equities

Trency Gu

Managing Director

Wayne Guo

Vice President

Ravi Gupta

Partner

Sonya Huang

Partner

Steven Ji

Partner, China

Kais Khimji

Partner

Marie Klemchuk

CFO

Shailesh Lakhani

Managing Director - India

Jess Lee

Partner, Seed / Early

Shmil Levy

Partner, Israel

Luciana Lixandru

Partner

Xiaobo Lu

Partner, China

Cornelius Menke

Partner

Dean Meyer

Partner, Seed / Early

Gili Raanan

General Partner

GV Ravishankar

Managing Director - India

Andrew Reed

Partner

Lauren Reeder

Partner

George Robson

Partner

Anandamoy Roychowdhary

Principal

Bryan Schreier

Partner

Harshjit Sethi

Managing Director

Shailendra Singh

Managing Director

Thomas Stephenson

Special Limited Partner

Sam Sun

Partner

Glen Sun

Vice President, China

Shraeyansh Thakur

Principal

Donald Valentine

Founder

Mike Vernal

Partner

Don Vieira

Global Chief Policy Officer and Partner

Jeff Wang

Managing Partner of Sequoia Capital Global Equities

Fred Wang

Managing Director, China

Cen Wang

Partner, China

Rock Wang

Managing Director

Lynn Yang

Managing Director, China

Skee Zhang

Managing Director

Jiajia Zou

Managing Director

Past deals in Drones

Neros Technologies

Series A in 2025
Neros Technologies specializes in autonomous drone services aimed at enhancing defense capabilities. The company has developed a technology-based platform that focuses on keeping personnel off the battlefield, addressing vulnerabilities faced by dismounted soldiers in combat situations. By leveraging advanced drone technology, Neros Technologies seeks to provide innovative solutions that empower clients in the defense sector, helping to improve safety and operational effectiveness against armored threats.

Stark Drones

Series A in 2024
Stark Drones is a developer of innovative drone technology focused on enhancing sensory networks and universal communications. The company has created a cost-effective Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) battery system, which is significantly cheaper than traditional lithium-ion batteries and can be charged in approximately 15 seconds. This technology, along with a distributed point-to-point connectivity module and an affordable alternative to expensive telecommunication projects, is designed to modernize existing grid, wireless transmission, and energy systems. Stark Drones aims to facilitate a more distributed and accessible internet while improving power and transmission infrastructure. Additionally, the company is involved in sustainability research, exploring alternatives to outdated technologies and addressing resource scarcity through advanced applications of its technologies.

Neros Technologies

Seed Round in 2024
Neros Technologies specializes in autonomous drone services aimed at enhancing defense capabilities. The company has developed a technology-based platform that focuses on keeping personnel off the battlefield, addressing vulnerabilities faced by dismounted soldiers in combat situations. By leveraging advanced drone technology, Neros Technologies seeks to provide innovative solutions that empower clients in the defense sector, helping to improve safety and operational effectiveness against armored threats.

Zipline

Series B in 2016
Zipline Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and operating drones for the delivery of essential medical supplies, including vaccines, medicines, and blood. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Half Moon Bay, the company aims to provide instant access to vital medical products for every individual globally. Since its inception, Zipline has developed a rapid delivery drone and an autonomous logistics network, allowing for efficient distribution to hospitals and health centers, particularly in remote areas. By leveraging its proprietary fixed-wing drone technology, Zipline facilitates timely deliveries that support the medical community and enhance patient care.

Zipline

Series A in 2015
Zipline Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and operating drones for the delivery of essential medical supplies, including vaccines, medicines, and blood. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Half Moon Bay, the company aims to provide instant access to vital medical products for every individual globally. Since its inception, Zipline has developed a rapid delivery drone and an autonomous logistics network, allowing for efficient distribution to hospitals and health centers, particularly in remote areas. By leveraging its proprietary fixed-wing drone technology, Zipline facilitates timely deliveries that support the medical community and enhance patient care.
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