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 PaaS

Paid

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Paid is a business platform for AI agents.

Caldera

Funding Round in 2023
Caldera offers a no-code Web3 infrastructure platform to help developers spin up layer-2 blockchains. It allows users to create, launch, and manage customizable blockchain rollups. It also provides customizable fee structures, or the removal of transaction fees entirely, generating project revenue via transaction, bridge fees, or MEV, and adding support for other programming languages.

Zeet

Seed Round in 2022
Zeet is a developer-focused application platform established in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California. The company simplifies the code deployment process by enabling users to deploy applications to various cloud providers, including AWS and GCP. Zeet's all-in-one DevOps software offers a cloud-native setup that allows clients to manage self-hosted open-source projects seamlessly. This functionality empowers developers to concentrate on product delivery rather than getting bogged down in complex deployment configurations.

Release

Series A in 2021
Release simplifies development by making the creation of environments easy. Environments are created based on a template that is automatically derived from a docker-compose file that defines the application. It allows creating any number of development, staging, demo, and production environments without ever having to deal with the underlying infrastructure. These environments can then be automatically generated and updated whenever you push a code change or create a PR. They can also be manually deployed via the Release user interface. It was founded by Tommy, David, and Erik in 2019.

Release

Seed Round in 2021
Release simplifies development by making the creation of environments easy. Environments are created based on a template that is automatically derived from a docker-compose file that defines the application. It allows creating any number of development, staging, demo, and production environments without ever having to deal with the underlying infrastructure. These environments can then be automatically generated and updated whenever you push a code change or create a PR. They can also be manually deployed via the Release user interface. It was founded by Tommy, David, and Erik in 2019.

Ascend.io

Series A in 2017
Ascend.io, based in Palo Alto, California, offers an advanced platform designed to streamline big data analytics and engineering workflows. The platform integrates essential capabilities such as data ingestion, transformation, delivery, orchestration, and observability into a unified solution, enabling data teams to operate significantly faster. By leveraging declarative configurations and automation, Ascend.io manages cloud infrastructure, optimizes data pipelines, and reduces maintenance throughout the data lifecycle. This innovative approach supports business managers in initiating projects and making informed decisions by simplifying connections to various applications. Recognized as a 2021 Gartner Cool Vendor, Ascend.io is supported by prominent venture capital firms and notable advisors in the tech industry.

IngageApp

Series D in 2017
Xiaoshouyi develops software solutions for customer relationship, sales force, and workforce management. IngageApp provides a next-generation CRM solution by leveraging mobile social platform and big data technologies. With its SaaS and PaaS framework, the solution empowers users to engage, sell and provide services to their customers through a seamlessly integrated end-to-end process from marketing automation, sales automation, partner relationship management, to customer and field services. Founded in 2011, in 2017 IngageApp became the first Chinese CRM vendor to be named in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation (SFA). More than 4,000 companies in over 20 industries use IngageApp to grow their business. Founded by Allan Shi, IngageApp is based in Beijing, China with offices across China and an R&D center in the Silicon Valley. IngageApp has raised several rounds of venture funding from leading investors like Sequoia, Tencent and Matrix Partners.

Ascend.io

Seed Round in 2015
Ascend.io, based in Palo Alto, California, offers an advanced platform designed to streamline big data analytics and engineering workflows. The platform integrates essential capabilities such as data ingestion, transformation, delivery, orchestration, and observability into a unified solution, enabling data teams to operate significantly faster. By leveraging declarative configurations and automation, Ascend.io manages cloud infrastructure, optimizes data pipelines, and reduces maintenance throughout the data lifecycle. This innovative approach supports business managers in initiating projects and making informed decisions by simplifying connections to various applications. Recognized as a 2021 Gartner Cool Vendor, Ascend.io is supported by prominent venture capital firms and notable advisors in the tech industry.

IngageApp

Series C in 2015
Xiaoshouyi develops software solutions for customer relationship, sales force, and workforce management. IngageApp provides a next-generation CRM solution by leveraging mobile social platform and big data technologies. With its SaaS and PaaS framework, the solution empowers users to engage, sell and provide services to their customers through a seamlessly integrated end-to-end process from marketing automation, sales automation, partner relationship management, to customer and field services. Founded in 2011, in 2017 IngageApp became the first Chinese CRM vendor to be named in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation (SFA). More than 4,000 companies in over 20 industries use IngageApp to grow their business. Founded by Allan Shi, IngageApp is based in Beijing, China with offices across China and an R&D center in the Silicon Valley. IngageApp has raised several rounds of venture funding from leading investors like Sequoia, Tencent and Matrix Partners.

IngageApp

Series B in 2014
Xiaoshouyi develops software solutions for customer relationship, sales force, and workforce management. IngageApp provides a next-generation CRM solution by leveraging mobile social platform and big data technologies. With its SaaS and PaaS framework, the solution empowers users to engage, sell and provide services to their customers through a seamlessly integrated end-to-end process from marketing automation, sales automation, partner relationship management, to customer and field services. Founded in 2011, in 2017 IngageApp became the first Chinese CRM vendor to be named in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation (SFA). More than 4,000 companies in over 20 industries use IngageApp to grow their business. Founded by Allan Shi, IngageApp is based in Beijing, China with offices across China and an R&D center in the Silicon Valley. IngageApp has raised several rounds of venture funding from leading investors like Sequoia, Tencent and Matrix Partners.

Easemob

Series A in 2014
Easemob Technologies is a Beijing-based company that specializes in providing a PaaS platform for software developers. Founded in 2013 by Ji Fang, Jervis Liu, Strong Liu, and Johnson Ma, the company enables developers to integrate instant messaging, voice, and data services into their applications. Easemob offers open API and SDK packages that support Android, iOS, and web platforms, allowing for seamless incorporation of mobile messaging capabilities into various apps. By focusing on enterprise-level solutions, Easemob aims to enhance communication features for developers and their users.

IngageApp

Series A in 2013
Xiaoshouyi develops software solutions for customer relationship, sales force, and workforce management. IngageApp provides a next-generation CRM solution by leveraging mobile social platform and big data technologies. With its SaaS and PaaS framework, the solution empowers users to engage, sell and provide services to their customers through a seamlessly integrated end-to-end process from marketing automation, sales automation, partner relationship management, to customer and field services. Founded in 2011, in 2017 IngageApp became the first Chinese CRM vendor to be named in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation (SFA). More than 4,000 companies in over 20 industries use IngageApp to grow their business. Founded by Allan Shi, IngageApp is based in Beijing, China with offices across China and an R&D center in the Silicon Valley. IngageApp has raised several rounds of venture funding from leading investors like Sequoia, Tencent and Matrix Partners.

Calm.io

Series A in 2013
Calm.io is a provider of a platform designed to automate IT operations, specifically in the context of modern infrastructure such as containers, clouds, and microservices. The platform facilitates the deployment, management, and maintenance of distributed applications across both private and public cloud environments, supporting various technologies including Docker, virtual machines, and binaries. Its capabilities extend to any cloud or bare metal servers, streamlining system administration tasks traditionally handled by IT departments. Calm.io is backed by Sequoia Capital and has established offices in San Francisco, Bangalore, and Singapore.

Idc917

Venture Round in 2013
Jin Yun is IDC service provider focused on the research and development of high-tech, user-centered internet products and services that include host leasing, storage expansion, network acceleration, website foundations, database services and more. It also offers vertical cloud services for video cloud industries. Ji Yun’s core products include features such as customized services, elastic expansion, and more. In March 2013, Jin Yun declared to open beta version. The company is a public cloud platform developed by an independent R&D team after integrating the resources of Shaanixi Xipu Network. Shaanxi XiPu Internet Technology Company of Limited Liability was founded in 2008, with a registered capital of 10 million Yuan.

Appirio

Series D in 2012
Appirio Inc. is a cloud services provider that specializes in helping enterprises leverage cloud applications and platforms to enhance their operations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Porto, Portugal, Appirio offers a comprehensive suite of services, including strategy, implementation, integration, and development. The company also features unique tools such as Cloud Metrics for benchmarking enterprise cloud initiatives, CloudFactor for integrating salesforce.com data with Google Apps, and Cloud Sync for unified contact and calendar management. With a team of nearly 500 experts and access to a global community of over 70,000 cloud developers, Appirio has partnered with notable organizations like the City of Los Angeles, Facebook, and Home Depot. The company's innovative approach and technology-enabled professional services have garnered recognition from various industry leaders and institutions. Appirio's mission is to accelerate the cloud-powered business, enabling clients to achieve tangible results through effective use of cloud technology.

CloudShare

Venture Round in 2011
CloudShare Ltd. is a cloud computing company that provides a platform for developing and testing IT applications, software, and systems. Established in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, CloudShare offers various solutions tailored to different user needs, including CloudShare Enterprise for large teams and enterprises, CloudShare Labs for developers and IT professionals, and CloudShare ProPlus for individual users. These solutions enable users to build, manage, and share multiple environments on-demand, facilitating tasks such as virtual training, demos, and proofs-of-concept. The company's platform supports the migration of virtual machines and allows on-premise solutions and SaaS applications to leverage cloud capabilities seamlessly. CloudShare's offerings enhance productivity and collaboration for technology vendors, enterprises, and IT professionals. The company has established strategic partnerships with major industry players, further extending its reach and capabilities.

DataStax

Series A in 2010
DataStax, Inc. specializes in providing database software for cloud applications, catering to Fortune 100 companies globally. Its flagship product, DataStax Enterprise, is built on Apache Cassandra and designed for online applications requiring high performance and reliability. The company also offers various tools, including DataStax OpsCenter for database management, K8ssandra for deploying Cassandra on Kubernetes, and DataStax DevCenter for developing CQL queries. DataStax Astra is a database-as-a-service that significantly accelerates deployment times, while DataStax Constellation functions as a cloud data platform to streamline modern application development. Additionally, DataStax provides training, support, and consulting services to enterprises and government agencies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, DataStax has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Japan, France, Germany, Australia, and Ireland. The company has also ventured into tools for building generative AI applications, offering a vector database with real-time data processing capabilities.

Nimbula

Series B in 2010
Nimbula is a cloud infrastructure software company that enables enterprises and service providers to create private, public, or hybrid clouds. Its flagship product, Nimbula Director, offers a scalable and automated solution that allows users to maintain complete control over their cloud environments. Founded by Chris Pinkham and Willem van Biljon, key figures behind Amazon EC2, Nimbula has garnered support from prominent investors such as Accel Partners and Sequoia Capital. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with a development team located in South Africa. Nimbula has also joined the OpenStack Foundation to enhance its offerings within the cloud software space. The company's focus is on combining the flexibility and efficiency of public cloud services with the control and security typically associated with traditional data centers.

Nimbula

Series A in 2010
Nimbula is a cloud infrastructure software company that enables enterprises and service providers to create private, public, or hybrid clouds. Its flagship product, Nimbula Director, offers a scalable and automated solution that allows users to maintain complete control over their cloud environments. Founded by Chris Pinkham and Willem van Biljon, key figures behind Amazon EC2, Nimbula has garnered support from prominent investors such as Accel Partners and Sequoia Capital. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with a development team located in South Africa. Nimbula has also joined the OpenStack Foundation to enhance its offerings within the cloud software space. The company's focus is on combining the flexibility and efficiency of public cloud services with the control and security typically associated with traditional data centers.

CloudShare

Series B in 2009
CloudShare Ltd. is a cloud computing company that provides a platform for developing and testing IT applications, software, and systems. Established in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, CloudShare offers various solutions tailored to different user needs, including CloudShare Enterprise for large teams and enterprises, CloudShare Labs for developers and IT professionals, and CloudShare ProPlus for individual users. These solutions enable users to build, manage, and share multiple environments on-demand, facilitating tasks such as virtual training, demos, and proofs-of-concept. The company's platform supports the migration of virtual machines and allows on-premise solutions and SaaS applications to leverage cloud capabilities seamlessly. CloudShare's offerings enhance productivity and collaboration for technology vendors, enterprises, and IT professionals. The company has established strategic partnerships with major industry players, further extending its reach and capabilities.

Appirio

Series C in 2009
Appirio Inc. is a cloud services provider that specializes in helping enterprises leverage cloud applications and platforms to enhance their operations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Porto, Portugal, Appirio offers a comprehensive suite of services, including strategy, implementation, integration, and development. The company also features unique tools such as Cloud Metrics for benchmarking enterprise cloud initiatives, CloudFactor for integrating salesforce.com data with Google Apps, and Cloud Sync for unified contact and calendar management. With a team of nearly 500 experts and access to a global community of over 70,000 cloud developers, Appirio has partnered with notable organizations like the City of Los Angeles, Facebook, and Home Depot. The company's innovative approach and technology-enabled professional services have garnered recognition from various industry leaders and institutions. Appirio's mission is to accelerate the cloud-powered business, enabling clients to achieve tangible results through effective use of cloud technology.

Appirio

Series B in 2008
Appirio Inc. is a cloud services provider that specializes in helping enterprises leverage cloud applications and platforms to enhance their operations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Porto, Portugal, Appirio offers a comprehensive suite of services, including strategy, implementation, integration, and development. The company also features unique tools such as Cloud Metrics for benchmarking enterprise cloud initiatives, CloudFactor for integrating salesforce.com data with Google Apps, and Cloud Sync for unified contact and calendar management. With a team of nearly 500 experts and access to a global community of over 70,000 cloud developers, Appirio has partnered with notable organizations like the City of Los Angeles, Facebook, and Home Depot. The company's innovative approach and technology-enabled professional services have garnered recognition from various industry leaders and institutions. Appirio's mission is to accelerate the cloud-powered business, enabling clients to achieve tangible results through effective use of cloud technology.

Oracle

Venture Round in 1983
Oracle Corporation is a leading information technology company that specializes in developing and selling software, application, and database management systems. Founded in 1977, Oracle offers a comprehensive suite of cloud services, including software-as-a-service, platform-as-a-service, and infrastructure-as-a-service, aimed at maximizing the value of information through a data-driven approach. The company's solutions encompass database technology, enterprise resource planning, supply chain management, and customer relationship management, among others. With a global presence and a customer base of approximately 430,000 across 175 countries, Oracle supports its clients with various services, including consulting, training, and customer support. The company operates through multiple segments, including Cloud and Software, Hardware and Systems, and Service, and maintains a commitment to innovation through initiatives like its Startup Cloud program, which connects entrepreneurs with cloud resources and enterprise expertise.
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