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

Rosemarie Boyd

Partner

Romie 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

Partner, Operations and Experience

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

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

Rock Wang

Managing Director

Fred Wang

Managing Director, China

Jeff Wang

Managing Partner of Sequoia Capital Global Equities

Cen Wang

Partner, China

Lynn Yang

Managing Director, China

Skee Zhang

Managing Director

Jiajia Zou

Managing Director

Past deals in Fashion

Purplle

Series E in 2024
Purplle is an online marketplace based in Mumbai, India, that specializes in cosmetics, skincare, hair care, fragrances, and personal hygiene products. Founded in 2011, the company offers a diverse range of beauty and wellness items, catering to individual preferences related to skin and hair types. Purplle's platform aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing personalized recommendations and a curated selection of products from various brands. Through its focus on customer needs, Purplle has established itself as a significant player in the beauty e-commerce sector.

Flagship

Series A in 2023
Flagship enables creators to set up their own curated boutiques, without having to deal with inventory, customer service, or sales tax. The company allows the cultural leaders of today to create their online boutiques, which we refer to as their Flagship shop. This platform serves as a space where they can effortlessly connect with their preferred brands to discover the finest products for their communities and receive a fair commission for each sale they generate.

Rappi

Series F in 2021
Rappi is a consumer tech company operating an on-demand delivery platform in Latin America. It connects consumers with local merchants and independent contractors, facilitating the delivery of prepared foods, groceries, clothing, pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other items directly to customers' doorsteps.

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.

MUSINSA

Venture Round in 2021
Musinsa Co., Ltd. is a fashion-focused company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2012. It operates both online and offline, offering a diverse range of products that include apparel, footwear, accessories, cosmetics, and more. Musinsa serves as a platform for various brands, including subculture, national, and global sports brands, providing customers with curated content, styling pictorials, and information on fashion trends. The company emphasizes customer engagement by allowing users to interact with brands and access personalized curation and storytelling. Additionally, Musinsa publishes an online fashion web magazine that showcases product information and brand highlights, further enriching the fashion culture and consumption experience in the Korean market.

Rappi

Series F in 2020
Rappi is a consumer tech company operating an on-demand delivery platform in Latin America. It connects consumers with local merchants and independent contractors, facilitating the delivery of prepared foods, groceries, clothing, pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other items directly to customers' doorsteps.

Trell

Seed Round in 2019
Trell Experiences Private Limited, established in 2016 and based in Mumbai, India, operates a mobile video blogging application designed for wanderers, foodies, and travelers. The platform serves as a community-based resource for discovering lifestyles through user-generated videos in various Indian languages. It allows users to create visual collections of their experiences, facilitating the sharing and discussion of favorite places and activities. By connecting people globally, Trell enables users to explore new destinations and learn about local experiences, enhancing their travel and lifestyle choices.

Dolls Kill

Series B in 2019
Dolls Kill, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in women's apparel and accessories, founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California. The company offers a diverse selection of clothing, including tops, bottoms, dresses, swimwear, and outerwear, as well as lingerie. In addition to apparel, Dolls Kill provides a variety of accessories such as bags, belts, jewelry, and beauty products, alongside footwear options that include flats, boots, and platform sneakers. The brand emerged as a response to the limitations of traditional online shopping, promoting a rebellious spirit and encouraging women to express their individuality through fashion. Dolls Kill aims to empower its customers by fostering personal freedom and experimentation in style, standing apart from conventional fashion norms. The company also operates a concept store in Los Angeles, further enhancing its unique retail presence.

MUSINSA

Venture Round in 2019
Musinsa Co., Ltd. is a fashion-focused company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2012. It operates both online and offline, offering a diverse range of products that include apparel, footwear, accessories, cosmetics, and more. Musinsa serves as a platform for various brands, including subculture, national, and global sports brands, providing customers with curated content, styling pictorials, and information on fashion trends. The company emphasizes customer engagement by allowing users to interact with brands and access personalized curation and storytelling. Additionally, Musinsa publishes an online fashion web magazine that showcases product information and brand highlights, further enriching the fashion culture and consumption experience in the Korean market.

100 Thieves

Series B in 2019
100 Thieves is a U.S.-based esports organization founded in 2017, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company competes professionally in various gaming leagues and championships, with its teams participating in major titles such as League of Legends and Call of Duty. In addition to its competitive division, 100 Thieves operates an online store retailing sports apparel and merchandise, allowing fans to express their support for the organization through clothing items like t-shirts and jerseys.

Coupang

Private Equity Round in 2018
Coupang is an e-commerce company that specializes in a wide range of products, including apparel, electronics, footwear, food items, furniture, and nutritional supplements. The company operates primarily through two segments: Product Commerce and Developing Offerings. The Product Commerce segment, which is the main source of revenue, encompasses both core retail with owned inventory and marketplace offerings that feature third-party merchants. Additionally, Coupang offers Rocket Fresh, a service for fresh grocery products, along with advertising solutions linked to its product offerings. Through its diverse range of products and services, Coupang aims to enhance the online shopping experience for consumers in its market.

Dia&Co

Series C in 2018
Dia&Co is an e-commerce platform focused on providing clothing and accessories for women who wear plus-sized apparel. The company offers a unique try-on-at-home model, where customers complete an online survey to convey their style preferences. Based on this information, they receive a curated box containing five items, which they can try on at home. Customers can purchase the items they like and return the rest free of charge. Each box incurs a styling fee that can be applied as credit toward any purchase. Additionally, customers who choose to buy all items in a box are rewarded with a discount. Dia&Co aims to simplify the shopping experience for the plus-size community by offering a diverse range of apparel, including tops, denim, dresses, and outerwear, tailored to meet their style needs.

100 Thieves

Series A in 2018
100 Thieves is a U.S.-based esports organization founded in 2017, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company competes professionally in various gaming leagues and championships, with its teams participating in major titles such as League of Legends and Call of Duty. In addition to its competitive division, 100 Thieves operates an online store retailing sports apparel and merchandise, allowing fans to express their support for the organization through clothing items like t-shirts and jerseys.

Rappi

Series D in 2018
Rappi is a consumer tech company operating an on-demand delivery platform in Latin America. It connects consumers with local merchants and independent contractors, facilitating the delivery of prepared foods, groceries, clothing, pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other items directly to customers' doorsteps.

Hedone

Series A in 2018
Hedone is a company based in Shanghai, China, operating an e-commerce platform specializing in beauty and makeup products. Founded in 2014, Hedone caters primarily to Chinese millennials, offering a range of fashion and beauty items designed to embrace individuality.

Rappi

Series C in 2018
Rappi is a consumer tech company operating an on-demand delivery platform in Latin America. It connects consumers with local merchants and independent contractors, facilitating the delivery of prepared foods, groceries, clothing, pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other items directly to customers' doorsteps.

Dia&Co

Series B in 2018
Dia&Co is an e-commerce platform focused on providing clothing and accessories for women who wear plus-sized apparel. The company offers a unique try-on-at-home model, where customers complete an online survey to convey their style preferences. Based on this information, they receive a curated box containing five items, which they can try on at home. Customers can purchase the items they like and return the rest free of charge. Each box incurs a styling fee that can be applied as credit toward any purchase. Additionally, customers who choose to buy all items in a box are rewarded with a discount. Dia&Co aims to simplify the shopping experience for the plus-size community by offering a diverse range of apparel, including tops, denim, dresses, and outerwear, tailored to meet their style needs.

Zilingo

Series B in 2017
Zilingo is a technology-driven platform founded in 2015 by Ankiti Bose and Dhruv Kapoor, aimed at transforming the fashion supply chain through innovative trade solutions. By digitizing the fashion industry, Zilingo provides a marketplace that connects brands and merchants directly with factories, offering essential tools such as analytics, efficient logistics, and secure payment options. This approach enables entrepreneurs to thrive in a sector that has historically favored a select few, promoting accessibility, transparency, and connection within the fashion ecosystem. Zilingo's vision is to democratize fashion, making it possible for anyone with the right ideas to succeed in the industry.

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty

Venture Round in 2017
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in manufacturing a wide range of beauty products, including skincare, makeup, and beauty tools. Its skincare offerings encompass cleansers, moisturizers, primers, and eye makeup removers, while the makeup line features complexion products such as foundations, powders, and blushers, as well as a variety of eye and lip products, including mascaras, lipsticks, and glosses. The company also provides tools like brushes and makeup bags to enhance the customer experience. Established in 2012, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty serves its clientele through online platforms and department store counters, ensuring accessibility to its branded cosmetics and personal care items. As of June 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Puig Beauty & Fashion Group S.L.

Increff

Seed Round in 2016
Increff is a technology company specializing in data-driven solutions for fashion and lifestyle brands and retailers. The company focuses on enhancing inventory management through omnichannel retailing and intelligent merchandise planning. Increff's platform offers tools for merchandise planning, allocation, and warehousing, aimed at increasing sales and improving inventory efficiency. By identifying demand and enabling a responsive supply chain, Increff helps global retail and e-commerce brands achieve accurate inventory levels and efficient supply chains, ultimately addressing issues related to low margins and high working capital tied to inventory management.

Rappi

Series B in 2016
Rappi is a consumer tech company operating an on-demand delivery platform in Latin America. It connects consumers with local merchants and independent contractors, facilitating the delivery of prepared foods, groceries, clothing, pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other items directly to customers' doorsteps.

Rappi

Series A in 2016
Rappi is a consumer tech company operating an on-demand delivery platform in Latin America. It connects consumers with local merchants and independent contractors, facilitating the delivery of prepared foods, groceries, clothing, pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other items directly to customers' doorsteps.

Dia&Co

Venture Round in 2016
Dia&Co is an e-commerce platform focused on providing clothing and accessories for women who wear plus-sized apparel. The company offers a unique try-on-at-home model, where customers complete an online survey to convey their style preferences. Based on this information, they receive a curated box containing five items, which they can try on at home. Customers can purchase the items they like and return the rest free of charge. Each box incurs a styling fee that can be applied as credit toward any purchase. Additionally, customers who choose to buy all items in a box are rewarded with a discount. Dia&Co aims to simplify the shopping experience for the plus-size community by offering a diverse range of apparel, including tops, denim, dresses, and outerwear, tailored to meet their style needs.

Zilingo

Series A in 2016
Zilingo is a technology-driven platform founded in 2015 by Ankiti Bose and Dhruv Kapoor, aimed at transforming the fashion supply chain through innovative trade solutions. By digitizing the fashion industry, Zilingo provides a marketplace that connects brands and merchants directly with factories, offering essential tools such as analytics, efficient logistics, and secure payment options. This approach enables entrepreneurs to thrive in a sector that has historically favored a select few, promoting accessibility, transparency, and connection within the fashion ecosystem. Zilingo's vision is to democratize fashion, making it possible for anyone with the right ideas to succeed in the industry.

Zilingo

Seed Round in 2015
Zilingo is a technology-driven platform founded in 2015 by Ankiti Bose and Dhruv Kapoor, aimed at transforming the fashion supply chain through innovative trade solutions. By digitizing the fashion industry, Zilingo provides a marketplace that connects brands and merchants directly with factories, offering essential tools such as analytics, efficient logistics, and secure payment options. This approach enables entrepreneurs to thrive in a sector that has historically favored a select few, promoting accessibility, transparency, and connection within the fashion ecosystem. Zilingo's vision is to democratize fashion, making it possible for anyone with the right ideas to succeed in the industry.

Coupang

Venture Round in 2014
Coupang is an e-commerce company that specializes in a wide range of products, including apparel, electronics, footwear, food items, furniture, and nutritional supplements. The company operates primarily through two segments: Product Commerce and Developing Offerings. The Product Commerce segment, which is the main source of revenue, encompasses both core retail with owned inventory and marketplace offerings that feature third-party merchants. Additionally, Coupang offers Rocket Fresh, a service for fresh grocery products, along with advertising solutions linked to its product offerings. Through its diverse range of products and services, Coupang aims to enhance the online shopping experience for consumers in its market.

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.

Meilishuo

Series C in 2011
Meilishuo is a Chinese online platform that caters to fashion-conscious women by offering a Pinterest-like experience focused on personalized shopping for clothing, cosmetics, and accessories. Launched in November 2009, the platform allows users to search for expert advice, explore shops, and engage in group buying while sharing links to their favorite products. Meilishuo primarily aggregates listings from third-party sites, with a significant focus on Taobao, China's largest e-commerce platform. When users click on products, they are redirected to these external sites to complete their purchases, after which Meilishuo earns a commission. Since its launch, the platform has attracted 150 million registered users, with a daily user volume of 3.2 million and approximately 164 million daily page views. Meilishuo plays a notable role in driving traffic to Taobao, contributing around 700 million yuan to its monthly turnover. The company faces competition from other platforms, notably Mogujie, in the burgeoning market for fast fashion among young women in China.

Octmami

Series A in 2011
Octmami is a Chinese brand specializing in the design, development, and sale of maternity dresses. Founded in the 1990s, the company has established itself as a leader in the domestic maternity wear market, setting trends in product concepts and design. Octmami operates over 600 fashion shops worldwide, offering considerate service and maintaining a strong sales volume. The brand is known for its attention to the cultural aspects of pregnant women and infants, aiming to support healthy baby growth through its products.

Meilishuo

Series B in 2011
Meilishuo is a Chinese online platform that caters to fashion-conscious women by offering a Pinterest-like experience focused on personalized shopping for clothing, cosmetics, and accessories. Launched in November 2009, the platform allows users to search for expert advice, explore shops, and engage in group buying while sharing links to their favorite products. Meilishuo primarily aggregates listings from third-party sites, with a significant focus on Taobao, China's largest e-commerce platform. When users click on products, they are redirected to these external sites to complete their purchases, after which Meilishuo earns a commission. Since its launch, the platform has attracted 150 million registered users, with a daily user volume of 3.2 million and approximately 164 million daily page views. Meilishuo plays a notable role in driving traffic to Taobao, contributing around 700 million yuan to its monthly turnover. The company faces competition from other platforms, notably Mogujie, in the burgeoning market for fast fashion among young women in China.

Meilishuo

Series A in 2011
Meilishuo is a Chinese online platform that caters to fashion-conscious women by offering a Pinterest-like experience focused on personalized shopping for clothing, cosmetics, and accessories. Launched in November 2009, the platform allows users to search for expert advice, explore shops, and engage in group buying while sharing links to their favorite products. Meilishuo primarily aggregates listings from third-party sites, with a significant focus on Taobao, China's largest e-commerce platform. When users click on products, they are redirected to these external sites to complete their purchases, after which Meilishuo earns a commission. Since its launch, the platform has attracted 150 million registered users, with a daily user volume of 3.2 million and approximately 164 million daily page views. Meilishuo plays a notable role in driving traffic to Taobao, contributing around 700 million yuan to its monthly turnover. The company faces competition from other platforms, notably Mogujie, in the burgeoning market for fast fashion among young women in China.

PopSugar

Venture Round in 2011
POPSUGAR is a global women’s lifestyle brand that delivers inspiring and informative content across various categories, including entertainment, fashion, beauty, fitness, food, parenting, and news. Founded in April 2006 by a team that includes Andy Moss and Lisa Sugar, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, and New York. POPSUGAR targets women aged 18 to 40, offering original video series, live event coverage, and personalized celebrity and expert interviews. The brand enhances its media offerings by creating branded content and custom solutions that allow advertisers to connect with their audiences through diverse formats such as display, video, and mobile. By combining data, technology, and storytelling, POPSUGAR aims to empower women worldwide to look good, feel good, and do good.

Stella & Dot

Series A in 2011
Stella & Dot LLC is a company that designs and sells a variety of women's jewelry, handbags, and accessories. Its product offerings include necklaces, charms, watches, bracelets, earrings, rings, and collections for girls, along with bags, wallets, scarves, and travel accessories. The company utilizes a unique business model that combines direct sales through in-home trunk shows led by independent stylists with online sales, allowing for a flexible shopping experience. Founded in 2004 and based in San Bruno, California, Stella & Dot aims to provide entrepreneurial opportunities, particularly for women, by creating a supportive platform for independent sales representatives. The company has established a reputation for its appealing product line and innovative approach to sales, contributing to its status as a rapidly growing global brand.

OkBuy.com

Series B in 2010
OkBuy.com is a Chinese online retail platform that specializes in selling certified shoes and clothing. The company integrates innovative e-commerce practices with traditional retail methods, utilizing a network platform and call center as key components of its service. OkBuy.com offers a wide range of products, including discount clothing, outdoor gear, sportswear, footwear, and lighting products, all sourced from multiple brands, allowing customers to find various items at competitive prices from a single location. By employing a direct selling and delivery model, OkBuy.com aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers while leveraging both domestic and international partnerships.

PopSugar

Series C in 2009
POPSUGAR is a global women’s lifestyle brand that delivers inspiring and informative content across various categories, including entertainment, fashion, beauty, fitness, food, parenting, and news. Founded in April 2006 by a team that includes Andy Moss and Lisa Sugar, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, and New York. POPSUGAR targets women aged 18 to 40, offering original video series, live event coverage, and personalized celebrity and expert interviews. The brand enhances its media offerings by creating branded content and custom solutions that allow advertisers to connect with their audiences through diverse formats such as display, video, and mobile. By combining data, technology, and storytelling, POPSUGAR aims to empower women worldwide to look good, feel good, and do good.

LAFASO

Venture Round in 2008
Lefeng is a Chinese large-scale online shopping website for females. It provides solutions related to female fashion. Lefeng provides various kinds of information on fashion news, lifestyles, shopping enjoyment, and more. All presented merchandises are strictly selected by beauty trainers. These products include essential oils, dietary supplements, cosmetics and skincare products, makeup, perfumes, environment-friendly fashion products, beauty books, and more. Lefeng was founded by Lijing in 2008, who is a famous presenter, producer, and the founder of Oriental Popular Media Group.

PopSugar

Series B in 2007
POPSUGAR is a global women’s lifestyle brand that delivers inspiring and informative content across various categories, including entertainment, fashion, beauty, fitness, food, parenting, and news. Founded in April 2006 by a team that includes Andy Moss and Lisa Sugar, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, and New York. POPSUGAR targets women aged 18 to 40, offering original video series, live event coverage, and personalized celebrity and expert interviews. The brand enhances its media offerings by creating branded content and custom solutions that allow advertisers to connect with their audiences through diverse formats such as display, video, and mobile. By combining data, technology, and storytelling, POPSUGAR aims to empower women worldwide to look good, feel good, and do good.

PopSugar

Series A in 2006
POPSUGAR is a global women’s lifestyle brand that delivers inspiring and informative content across various categories, including entertainment, fashion, beauty, fitness, food, parenting, and news. Founded in April 2006 by a team that includes Andy Moss and Lisa Sugar, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, and New York. POPSUGAR targets women aged 18 to 40, offering original video series, live event coverage, and personalized celebrity and expert interviews. The brand enhances its media offerings by creating branded content and custom solutions that allow advertisers to connect with their audiences through diverse formats such as display, video, and mobile. By combining data, technology, and storytelling, POPSUGAR aims to empower women worldwide to look good, feel good, and do good.

Stardoll

Series B in 2006
Stardoll AB, established in 2002 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, operates an online community platform primarily for teenage girls and tweens. The company enables users to create and customize avatars, engage in social interactions, express creativity through fashion and design, and shop for virtual and real-world products. Stardoll's offerings include a wide range of fashion, décor, and beauty items, catering to a global audience aged 9-17.

Zappos

Series E in 2005
Zappos is an online retailer based in Henderson, Nevada, specializing in shoes, clothing, handbags, eyewear, watches, and accessories for both men and women. The company derives its name from the Spanish word "zapatos," meaning shoes. In addition to its extensive online offerings, Zappos operates a small number of brick-and-mortar outlet stores and maintains a warehouse in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Known for its customer-centric approach, Zappos provides services such as free shipping and returns, enhancing the shopping experience for its customers.

Zappos

Series D in 2004
Zappos is an online retailer based in Henderson, Nevada, specializing in shoes, clothing, handbags, eyewear, watches, and accessories for both men and women. The company derives its name from the Spanish word "zapatos," meaning shoes. In addition to its extensive online offerings, Zappos operates a small number of brick-and-mortar outlet stores and maintains a warehouse in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Known for its customer-centric approach, Zappos provides services such as free shipping and returns, enhancing the shopping experience for its customers.
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