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.

Abheek Anand

Managing Director

Michelle Bailhe

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Bogomil Balkansky

Partner

Julien Bek

Partner

Past deals in Self-improvement

Meeno

Seed Round in 2023
Meeno is a technology company specializing in an AI-driven relationship mentoring app tailored for young adults, particularly Generation Z. It offers personalized coaching exercises and guidance to help users strengthen their close relationships and improve overall well-being.

WonderMind

Seed Round in 2022
Wondermind is a mental fitness ecosystem founded by Selena Gomez, Mandy Teefey, and Daniella Pierson, dedicated to democratizing and destigmatizing mental health. The company offers a platform that provides accessible and affordable mental health care through daily engaging content, consumer packaged goods, and storytelling. Users receive customized peer-to-peer support and resources designed to enhance their understanding of mental wellness. By focusing on practical and achievable methods for prioritizing mental fitness, Wondermind aims to empower individuals to improve their well-being and capitalize on their strengths.

Leap.Club

Seed Round in 2021
Leap.Club is a private network dedicated to the advancement of rising women leaders. It offers a paid membership that provides a range of benefits aimed at promoting professional growth and development. Key features of the platform include access to a curated network of peers, executive coaching, upskilling programs, and support for mental wellness. By focusing on these areas, Leap.Club enables women professionals to enhance their skills and increase their visibility, ultimately helping them secure senior leadership roles across various organizations.

Expectful

Seed Round in 2021
Expectful is a digital health and wellness platform focused on supporting women throughout their reproductive journey, including preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum stages. The platform offers a range of resources such as guided meditations, mindfulness exercises, and expert advice tailored to the unique needs of expectant and new mothers. By providing a non-pharmacologic and accessible approach to mental health, Expectful aims to reduce prenatal and postpartum stress, enhancing the overall well-being of both mothers and infants. The app is designed to make meditation easy and effective, helping users navigate the physical, mental, and emotional challenges associated with motherhood.

Elevate Labs

Series A in 2014
Elevate Labs designs mobile cognitive training tools to improve reading, writing, math, and related cognitive skills through engaging games. Its flagship Elevate app offers personalized exercises across memory, focus, processing, syntax, and communication; Balance is a meditation-focused app that helps reduce stress and improve sleep and focus. The company operates as a fully distributed organization and has built a broad global user base. Since its inception in 2014, Elevate Labs has earned recognition, including Apple’s App of the Year Award for Elevate and Google’s Best App of 2021 for Balance." The firm emphasizes accessible, evidence-informed learning experiences and ongoing development of its mobile offerings to help users lead healthier, more productive lives.
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