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 Robotics

Kela Technologies

Seed Round in 2025
Kela Technologies specializes in providing a secure, open platform that facilitates the swift and seamless integration of commercial and military systems, catering to the needs of Western defense. This platform offers battle-tested technology, interoperability, and adaptability, empowering defense organizations to tackle contemporary warfare challenges and keep pace with emerging innovations.

Kela Technologies

Series A in 2025
Kela Technologies specializes in providing a secure, open platform that facilitates the swift and seamless integration of commercial and military systems, catering to the needs of Western defense. This platform offers battle-tested technology, interoperability, and adaptability, empowering defense organizations to tackle contemporary warfare challenges and keep pace with emerging innovations.

LeXiang Intelligence

Angel Round in 2024
LeXiang Intelligence is a robotics company that specializes in the development of intelligent consumer-grade robots.

AMP

Series D in 2024
AMP Robotics Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic systems for material recovery facilities and recycling operations, focusing on automating the identification, sorting, and processing of complex waste streams. The company's flagship product, AMP Cortex, utilizes advanced robotics and computer vision technology to efficiently pick and sort recyclable materials, significantly lowering sorting costs. Additionally, AMP Neuron, a software solution, captures and analyzes material data to identify features in a manner similar to human perception. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, AMP Robotics enhances recycling processes for various waste types, including municipal solid waste and e-waste. The modular design of its systems allows for easy integration into existing infrastructure, minimizing disruption and capital investment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, AMP Robotics has formed strategic partnerships to further its mission of improving recycling rates and economic recovery of recyclables.

Physical Intelligence

Series A in 2024
Physical Intelligence is a technology company specializing in integrating artificial intelligence with robotics and physical devices. It develops foundational models and learning algorithms to enable robots and other physical devices to perform a wide range of tasks across various industries.

Trace Machina

Seed Round in 2024
Trace Machina is a technology company that develops and maintains open-source simulation infrastructure. It focuses on advanced technologies such as AI, robotics, and autonomous mobility to reduce simulation costs for safety-critical systems, making it more affordable for builders to create and test futuristic technologies using existing infrastructure and tools.

Collaborative Robotics

Series B in 2024
Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. A future in which robots are trustworthy extensions of the environment. They operate, adapt, and react in response.

Physical Intelligence

Seed Round in 2024
Physical Intelligence is a technology company specializing in integrating artificial intelligence with robotics and physical devices. It develops foundational models and learning algorithms to enable robots and other physical devices to perform a wide range of tasks across various industries.

RobCo

Series B in 2024
RobCo is a developer of innovative modular industrial robots aimed at transforming production processes across various industries. The company's robotic platform is designed for automation, enabling companies to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve product quality. RobCo's modular configuration allows for versatile applications, allowing robots to be tailored to individual requirements and easily integrated into existing production systems. Utilizing cloud-based software, the platform suggests optimal robot configurations based on user inputs and facilitates further customization through digital twin technology, which simulates real-world environments. This approach not only increases operational efficiency but also supports employees by automating repetitive tasks.

Collaborative Robotics

Series A in 2023
Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. A future in which robots are trustworthy extensions of the environment. They operate, adapt, and react in response.

RobCo

Seed Round in 2022
RobCo is a developer of innovative modular industrial robots aimed at transforming production processes across various industries. The company's robotic platform is designed for automation, enabling companies to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve product quality. RobCo's modular configuration allows for versatile applications, allowing robots to be tailored to individual requirements and easily integrated into existing production systems. Utilizing cloud-based software, the platform suggests optimal robot configurations based on user inputs and facilitates further customization through digital twin technology, which simulates real-world environments. This approach not only increases operational efficiency but also supports employees by automating repetitive tasks.

AMP

Series C in 2022
AMP Robotics Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic systems for material recovery facilities and recycling operations, focusing on automating the identification, sorting, and processing of complex waste streams. The company's flagship product, AMP Cortex, utilizes advanced robotics and computer vision technology to efficiently pick and sort recyclable materials, significantly lowering sorting costs. Additionally, AMP Neuron, a software solution, captures and analyzes material data to identify features in a manner similar to human perception. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, AMP Robotics enhances recycling processes for various waste types, including municipal solid waste and e-waste. The modular design of its systems allows for easy integration into existing infrastructure, minimizing disruption and capital investment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, AMP Robotics has formed strategic partnerships to further its mission of improving recycling rates and economic recovery of recyclables.

Hebin Intelligence

Seed Round in 2022
Hebin Intelligence is an AI ultrasonic medical robot company providing remote ultrasound autonomous ultrasound diagnosis robots.

Aurora

Post in 2021
Aurora Innovation develops advanced software and hardware products for self-driving vehicles, aiming to transform the movement of people and goods. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company operates additional offices in the Bay Area, Bozeman, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. Its primary offering, the Aurora Driver, is a scalable self-driving system capable of operating various vehicle types, including freight-hauling trucks and ride-hailing passenger vehicles. This technology supports Aurora's driver-as-a-service products, Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, catering to trucking and ride-hailing sectors. By integrating rigorous engineering with applied machine learning, Aurora Innovation seeks to create a comprehensive transportation ecosystem that connects automakers, logistics services, and mobility providers.

AMP

Series B in 2021
AMP Robotics Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic systems for material recovery facilities and recycling operations, focusing on automating the identification, sorting, and processing of complex waste streams. The company's flagship product, AMP Cortex, utilizes advanced robotics and computer vision technology to efficiently pick and sort recyclable materials, significantly lowering sorting costs. Additionally, AMP Neuron, a software solution, captures and analyzes material data to identify features in a manner similar to human perception. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, AMP Robotics enhances recycling processes for various waste types, including municipal solid waste and e-waste. The modular design of its systems allows for easy integration into existing infrastructure, minimizing disruption and capital investment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, AMP Robotics has formed strategic partnerships to further its mission of improving recycling rates and economic recovery of recyclables.

Mech-Mind Robotics

Series B in 2020
Mech-Mind Robotics Technologies is a prominent manufacturer based in Beijing, China, specializing in hardware and software solutions for the logistics industry. Founded in 2016, the company produces advanced smart cameras, including the Mech-Eye series, which are designed for tasks such as object recognition, depalletizing, assembly, sorting, and locating. Mech-Mind also develops AI-powered software that enables robotic cameras to identify and process objects of various shapes and sizes. With over 10,000 cameras deployed across more than 50 countries, Mech-Mind Robotics supports partners and system integrators in tackling complex automation challenges, including bin picking and assembly tasks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency in the e-commerce and logistics sectors. The company further extends its reach with an office in Munich, Germany, and a sales office in Shanghai, China.

AMP

Series A in 2019
AMP Robotics Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic systems for material recovery facilities and recycling operations, focusing on automating the identification, sorting, and processing of complex waste streams. The company's flagship product, AMP Cortex, utilizes advanced robotics and computer vision technology to efficiently pick and sort recyclable materials, significantly lowering sorting costs. Additionally, AMP Neuron, a software solution, captures and analyzes material data to identify features in a manner similar to human perception. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, AMP Robotics enhances recycling processes for various waste types, including municipal solid waste and e-waste. The modular design of its systems allows for easy integration into existing infrastructure, minimizing disruption and capital investment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, AMP Robotics has formed strategic partnerships to further its mission of improving recycling rates and economic recovery of recyclables.

Cobalt

Series B in 2019
Cobalt Robotics, Inc. designs and manufactures indoor security robots that collaborate with human security personnel. These robots are capable of patrolling various environments, including warehouses, schools, offices, hospitals, data centers, and museums, while detecting intruders and identifying anomalies. Equipped with advanced mapping and sensing technologies, as well as features for human-robot interaction, Cobalt's robots enhance security measures by providing real-time monitoring and response capabilities. Founded in 2016 by Erik Schluntz and Travis Deyle, the company is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Aurora

Series B in 2019
Aurora Innovation develops advanced software and hardware products for self-driving vehicles, aiming to transform the movement of people and goods. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company operates additional offices in the Bay Area, Bozeman, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. Its primary offering, the Aurora Driver, is a scalable self-driving system capable of operating various vehicle types, including freight-hauling trucks and ride-hailing passenger vehicles. This technology supports Aurora's driver-as-a-service products, Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, catering to trucking and ride-hailing sectors. By integrating rigorous engineering with applied machine learning, Aurora Innovation seeks to create a comprehensive transportation ecosystem that connects automakers, logistics services, and mobility providers.

Brud

Series A in 2018
Brud Inc. is a transmedia studio based in Los Angeles that specializes in the development of digital and robotic characters which are designed to engage audiences across various social platforms. Founded in 2014 and originally known as Miquela Media, the company focuses on creating virtual influencers and character-driven story worlds. Brud combines expertise in robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to enhance media experiences, enabling the creation of innovative and popular digital personalities. The company is dedicated to leveraging technology in creative ways to redefine storytelling in the digital age.

Cobalt

Series A in 2018
Cobalt Robotics, Inc. designs and manufactures indoor security robots that collaborate with human security personnel. These robots are capable of patrolling various environments, including warehouses, schools, offices, hospitals, data centers, and museums, while detecting intruders and identifying anomalies. Equipped with advanced mapping and sensing technologies, as well as features for human-robot interaction, Cobalt's robots enhance security measures by providing real-time monitoring and response capabilities. Founded in 2016 by Erik Schluntz and Travis Deyle, the company is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Pony.ai

Series A in 2018
Pony.ai, Inc. is a technology company specializing in autonomous driving solutions and artificial intelligence software for automated vehicle manufacturing. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and China, Pony.ai develops systems that utilize machine learning to navigate vehicles across diverse driving conditions. The company's technology focuses on accurately perceiving the vehicle's environment and predicting driver actions to enhance safety and functionality. In addition to its core development efforts, Pony.ai also operates a public-facing Robotaxi service, showcasing its advancements in autonomous mobility. Through collaborations with automotive manufacturers, Pony.ai aims to integrate its innovative technology into commercial vehicles, significantly contributing to the evolution of transportation.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2017
Tula Technology, Inc. is a developer and marketer of the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, which integrates digital signal processing with powertrain controls to create variable displacement engines. This innovative technology enables automotive manufacturers to enhance fuel efficiency and comply with CO2 emissions regulations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan, Tula serves a global clientele, primarily in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Korea. The company holds over 320 patents related to various technologies, with a strong focus on applications for passenger automobiles and commercial heavy-duty trucks powered by gasoline, diesel, alternative fuels, and electricity. Tula's unique approach emphasizes software solutions to improve efficiency, resulting in one million vehicles already utilizing its technologies to reduce emissions and increase fuel savings. The company is also exploring efficiency advancements in other sectors, including robotics, e-aviation, and industrial machinery.

Pony.ai

Seed Round in 2017
Pony.ai, Inc. is a technology company specializing in autonomous driving solutions and artificial intelligence software for automated vehicle manufacturing. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and China, Pony.ai develops systems that utilize machine learning to navigate vehicles across diverse driving conditions. The company's technology focuses on accurately perceiving the vehicle's environment and predicting driver actions to enhance safety and functionality. In addition to its core development efforts, Pony.ai also operates a public-facing Robotaxi service, showcasing its advancements in autonomous mobility. Through collaborations with automotive manufacturers, Pony.ai aims to integrate its innovative technology into commercial vehicles, significantly contributing to the evolution of transportation.

PlusAI

Seed Round in 2016
Plus is a global provider of automated and fully autonomous driving solutions, headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with operations in the U.S. and Germany. The company specializes in AI-based autonomous driving software, utilizing large AI models to deliver safe, high-performance, and cost-effective autonomous vehicles at scale. Plus’s open autonomy technology platform powers vehicles currently in commercial use and incorporates advanced sensing technologies such as radar, LiDAR, and cameras to create a comprehensive 360-degree sensing system for object detection. Collaborating with leading vehicle manufacturers, fleets, and technology companies worldwide, Plus is committed to enhancing the safety, comfort, and sustainability of driving. The company has received numerous accolades for its innovative technology and business progress from various industry organizations.

Horizon Robotics

Seed Round in 2015
Horizon Robotics is a prominent provider of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving solutions specifically designed for passenger vehicles. The company develops proprietary software and hardware that integrate advanced algorithms and specialized processing capabilities. These technologies form the foundation for enhanced driving automation, aiming to improve both safety and the overall experience for drivers and passengers. By focusing on innovative solutions, Horizon Robotics plays a key role in the evolution of assisted and autonomous driving.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2015
Tula Technology, Inc. is a developer and marketer of the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, which integrates digital signal processing with powertrain controls to create variable displacement engines. This innovative technology enables automotive manufacturers to enhance fuel efficiency and comply with CO2 emissions regulations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan, Tula serves a global clientele, primarily in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Korea. The company holds over 320 patents related to various technologies, with a strong focus on applications for passenger automobiles and commercial heavy-duty trucks powered by gasoline, diesel, alternative fuels, and electricity. Tula's unique approach emphasizes software solutions to improve efficiency, resulting in one million vehicles already utilizing its technologies to reduce emissions and increase fuel savings. The company is also exploring efficiency advancements in other sectors, including robotics, e-aviation, and industrial machinery.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2013
Tula Technology, Inc. is a developer and marketer of the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, which integrates digital signal processing with powertrain controls to create variable displacement engines. This innovative technology enables automotive manufacturers to enhance fuel efficiency and comply with CO2 emissions regulations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan, Tula serves a global clientele, primarily in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Korea. The company holds over 320 patents related to various technologies, with a strong focus on applications for passenger automobiles and commercial heavy-duty trucks powered by gasoline, diesel, alternative fuels, and electricity. Tula's unique approach emphasizes software solutions to improve efficiency, resulting in one million vehicles already utilizing its technologies to reduce emissions and increase fuel savings. The company is also exploring efficiency advancements in other sectors, including robotics, e-aviation, and industrial machinery.

kiwi666

Venture Round in 2013
Kiwi is a mobile internet application service brand focused on service field covering internet video, remote video, mobile video, wireless video, mobile phone video, and more. It has released home security products like web video server, KIWI 7 smart housekeeping robots, KIWI 5 phone shop-keeping robots, Qiquguo kiwi5/3G moving/car mounting/wireless video robot, Qiquguo kiwi5 normal housekeeping robots, and other home security products. Kiwi was created by Zhongshan Qianhong Communication Technology Company and launched in 2011 by Ma Yuting.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2012
Tula Technology, Inc. is a developer and marketer of the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, which integrates digital signal processing with powertrain controls to create variable displacement engines. This innovative technology enables automotive manufacturers to enhance fuel efficiency and comply with CO2 emissions regulations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan, Tula serves a global clientele, primarily in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Korea. The company holds over 320 patents related to various technologies, with a strong focus on applications for passenger automobiles and commercial heavy-duty trucks powered by gasoline, diesel, alternative fuels, and electricity. Tula's unique approach emphasizes software solutions to improve efficiency, resulting in one million vehicles already utilizing its technologies to reduce emissions and increase fuel savings. The company is also exploring efficiency advancements in other sectors, including robotics, e-aviation, and industrial machinery.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2008
Tula Technology, Inc. is a developer and marketer of the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, which integrates digital signal processing with powertrain controls to create variable displacement engines. This innovative technology enables automotive manufacturers to enhance fuel efficiency and comply with CO2 emissions regulations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan, Tula serves a global clientele, primarily in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Korea. The company holds over 320 patents related to various technologies, with a strong focus on applications for passenger automobiles and commercial heavy-duty trucks powered by gasoline, diesel, alternative fuels, and electricity. Tula's unique approach emphasizes software solutions to improve efficiency, resulting in one million vehicles already utilizing its technologies to reduce emissions and increase fuel savings. The company is also exploring efficiency advancements in other sectors, including robotics, e-aviation, and industrial machinery.
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