Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital, founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California, is a prominent venture capital firm that invests in early to growth stage companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer services. The firm specializes in supporting startups and emerging growth companies, typically investing between $100,000 and $1 million in seed companies, $1 million to $10 million in early ventures, and $10 million to $100 million in growth investments. Sequoia Capital operates globally, with a presence in regions such as Israel, China, and Southeast Asia, and has built a diverse portfolio that includes notable companies like Airbnb, Alibaba, and JD.com. The firm emphasizes a partnership approach with entrepreneurs, leveraging decades of experience to guide them from initial concept through to public offering and beyond.

Audrey Adeline

Analyst

Rohit Agarwal

Vice President / Principal

Rajan Anandan

Managing Director

Michelle Bailhe

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Anas Biad

Partner

Isaiah Boone

Partner

Roelof Botha

Partner

Romie Boyd

Partner

Rosemarie Boyd

Partner

Konstantine Buhler

Partner

David Cahn

Partner

Xi Cao

Partner, China

Vipin Chamakkala

Director, Customer Partnerships

Jiazhen Chen

Investor

Luzhou Chen

Investor

Josephine Chen

Partner

Sakshi Chopra

Managing Director

W. M. Coughran

Founder's Coach and Partner

Charlie Curnin

Partner

Long Do

Analyst

Joe Dobrenski

Partner of Human Capital

Helen Fan

Vice President

Shirley Feng

Managing Director

James Flynn

Partner

Caroline Fu

Vice President

Xiang Gao

Associate

Stacey Gerber

VP, Operations and Experiences

Mike Goguen

Partner

Christopher Graff

Partner, Global Equities

Wayne Guo

Managing Director

Kirstie Irmana

Analyst

Amit Jain

Managing Director

Pushpak Kedia

Associate

Pieter Kemps

Principal

Kais Khimji

Partner

Sunint Khurana

Analyst

Marie Klemchuk

Global CFO

Jess Lee

Partner

Jess Lee

Partner

Teng Lei

Associate

Douglas Leone

Global Managing Partner

Mei Li

Associate

Angie Shuyan Liu

Analyst

Luciana Lixandru

Partner

Xiaobo Lu

Partner, China

Alyssa Maharani

Analyst

Cornelius Menke

Partner

Dean Meyer

Partner

Ishaan Mittal

Managing Director

Abhishek Mohan

Principal

Che Pinjue

Partner, China

GV Ravishankar

Managing Director - India

Antara Raychaudhury

Analyst

Andrew Reed

General Partner

Lauren Reeder

Partner

George Robson

Partner

Haim Sadger

Partner, Israel

Bryan Schreier

Partner

Yoav Shaked

Partner, Israel

Prateek Sharma

VP

Neil Shen

Managing Partner

Shailendra Singh

Managing Director

Thomas Stephenson

Partner

Sam Sun

Partner

Glen Sun

Vice President, China

Johan Surani

Vice President

Jessica H. Tan

Analyst

Vedant Trivedi

Analyst

Aradhita Tuli

Analyst

Mike Vernal

Partner

Pavel Vyhnalek

Operating Partner

Jeff Wang

Managing Partner

Fred Wang

Managing Director

Cen Wang

Partner

Rock Wang

Managing Director

Kai Wang

Managing Director

Michael Xiong

Investor

Lynn Yang

Managing Director, China

Yu Yao

Managing Director

Stephanie Zhan

Partner

Skee Zhang

Managing Director

Qingsheng Zheng

Partner, China

Guo Zhenwei

Managing Director

Jiajia Zou

Managing Director

Past deals in Fuel Cell

Enpower

Series A in 2022
Enpower Japan is a company that designs and manufactures all-solid-state batteries with help of technology.

Energy Singularity

Venture Round in 2022
Energy Singularity is a nuclear fusion technology company dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions. The company specializes in developing controllable nuclear fusion technology, focusing on high-magnetic field, high-parameter, standardized high-temperature superconducting tokamak devices. These innovations have the potential for commercial power generation and are supported by sophisticated operation control software systems. By pursuing these objectives, Energy Singularity aims to contribute to achieving energy freedom for humanity.

HemaCell

Seed Round in 2022
HemaCell is a cell therapy company specializing in the in vitro regeneration of hematopoietic lineages, including blood and immune cells. Founded by experts with extensive experience in the field, the company utilizes advanced stem cell reprogramming and differentiation technologies to develop innovative solutions. HemaCell is focused on addressing the pressing demand for platelets in the treatment of various conditions, such as cancer, liver disease, critical illnesses, and hematological disorders. Additionally, the company is dedicated to creating new therapeutic drugs targeting diseases associated with platelet abnormalities, thereby offering effective treatment options for patients.

EcoFlow

Series B in 2021
EcoFlow Technology Ltd. is a company that specializes in portable energy solutions, developing products such as portable charging stations, backup generators, and emergency batteries. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with an additional office in San Francisco, California, EcoFlow aims to provide mobile power to users both indoors and outdoors. Their products are designed to be versatile, rechargeable through solar, car, or wall chargers, and incorporate features that enhance safety and efficiency, such as temperature regulation and individual output port management. EcoFlow's mission extends beyond convenience, as it seeks to improve living standards in regions facing power shortages, thereby promoting economic growth and development. The company markets its products through online platforms and retail stores, contributing to a more sustainable and accessible energy future.

CALB

Series A in 2020
CALB is a technology enterprise that specializes in R&D, production, sales, and market application development of lithium batteries and battery materials, BMS, energy storage batteries, and related integrated products. It offers products that have passed many authoritative quality system certifications, such as IATF16949, and obtains international certifications including CE, UL, TUV, RoHS, and so on. The company was established in 2007 driven by a mission of continuous innovation for the benefit of mankind.

BYD

Venture Round in 2020
BYD Company Limited, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a prominent manufacturer engaged in the production of rechargeable batteries, photovoltaic products, mobile phone components, and automobiles. The company operates through three main segments: Rechargeable Battery and Photovoltaic Products, Mobile Handset Components and Assembly Services, and Automobiles and Related Products. BYD manufactures lithium-ion and nickel batteries for use in various portable electronic devices, as well as offers components for mobile phones, including casings and keypads. In the automotive sector, BYD focuses on new energy vehicles, having transitioned from internal combustion engine production in 2022. The company has captured a significant share of the Chinese passenger vehicle market, selling around 3 million new energy vehicles in 2023. Additionally, BYD engages in property development and provides management services. Through its diverse product offerings and commitment to innovation, BYD has established itself as a leader in the new energy vehicle market and related industries.

Achates Power

Series D in 2017
Achates Power, Inc. is a company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of internal combustion engines for various industries, including commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, military, maritime, and stationary power sectors. Founded in 2004, the company focuses on opposed-piston, two-stroke, and compression ignition engines designed to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Achates Power's engines utilize existing fuel infrastructure, allowing global equipment manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and emissions standards without incurring additional costs or complexity. The company also offers engineering services, assisting clients in engine design and providing technology licenses for access to proprietary designs, tools, and patents. Its experienced team employs advanced testing, simulation, and analysis techniques to further innovate in the field of combustion engine technology.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2017
Tula Technology, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, a cutting-edge powertrain technology designed to enhance fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines. By integrating digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls, Tula's system allows automotive manufacturers to optimize engine performance while meeting stringent fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions standards. The technology operates by enabling engines to run each cylinder at its most efficient point and activating only the necessary cylinders based on the driver's power and torque demands. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Tula Technology also has an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan. The company primarily serves clients in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and South Korea, and operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Technologies PLC.

Forerunner Medical

Series B in 2017
Forerunner Medical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures medical devices for minimally invasive treatment. It primarily develops and produces low-temperature plasma radiofrequency generators and electrodes for sport medicine, disk demo-pression, and ENT treatment applications. Its products include plasma radiofrequency systems; and electrodes for joint, spine, cervical, lumbar, transforaminal endoscopic operation, and ENT treatment applications. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Shanghai, China.

Nio

Series B in 2016
Nio Limited is a prominent electric vehicle manufacturer based in Shanghai, China, focusing on the premium segment of the market. Founded in 2014, the company designs, jointly manufactures, and sells smart electric vehicles, including five, six, and seven-seater SUVs. Nio is recognized for its innovative technology, including battery swapping and autonomous driving features, which enhance user experience. Its model lineup includes the ES8, a high-performance seven-seater SUV launched in 2018, the ES6 five-seater SUV, and the EC6 electric coupe SUV. The company also provides a range of charging solutions, such as home charging, battery swapping services, and mobile charging options, alongside value-added services like insurance and maintenance. In addition to its electric vehicle offerings, Nio collaborates with organizations like Mobileye N.V. to advance its technology. As of 2023, Nio has sold over 160,000 electric vehicles, capturing approximately 2% of the new energy vehicle market in China.

Forerunner Medical

Series A in 2016
Forerunner Medical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures medical devices for minimally invasive treatment. It primarily develops and produces low-temperature plasma radiofrequency generators and electrodes for sport medicine, disk demo-pression, and ENT treatment applications. Its products include plasma radiofrequency systems; and electrodes for joint, spine, cervical, lumbar, transforaminal endoscopic operation, and ENT treatment applications. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Shanghai, China.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2015
Tula Technology, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, a cutting-edge powertrain technology designed to enhance fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines. By integrating digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls, Tula's system allows automotive manufacturers to optimize engine performance while meeting stringent fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions standards. The technology operates by enabling engines to run each cylinder at its most efficient point and activating only the necessary cylinders based on the driver's power and torque demands. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Tula Technology also has an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan. The company primarily serves clients in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and South Korea, and operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Technologies PLC.

Nio

Series A in 2015
Nio Limited is a prominent electric vehicle manufacturer based in Shanghai, China, focusing on the premium segment of the market. Founded in 2014, the company designs, jointly manufactures, and sells smart electric vehicles, including five, six, and seven-seater SUVs. Nio is recognized for its innovative technology, including battery swapping and autonomous driving features, which enhance user experience. Its model lineup includes the ES8, a high-performance seven-seater SUV launched in 2018, the ES6 five-seater SUV, and the EC6 electric coupe SUV. The company also provides a range of charging solutions, such as home charging, battery swapping services, and mobile charging options, alongside value-added services like insurance and maintenance. In addition to its electric vehicle offerings, Nio collaborates with organizations like Mobileye N.V. to advance its technology. As of 2023, Nio has sold over 160,000 electric vehicles, capturing approximately 2% of the new energy vehicle market in China.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2013
Tula Technology, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, a cutting-edge powertrain technology designed to enhance fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines. By integrating digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls, Tula's system allows automotive manufacturers to optimize engine performance while meeting stringent fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions standards. The technology operates by enabling engines to run each cylinder at its most efficient point and activating only the necessary cylinders based on the driver's power and torque demands. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Tula Technology also has an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan. The company primarily serves clients in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and South Korea, and operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Technologies PLC.

Achates Power

Series C in 2013
Achates Power, Inc. is a company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of internal combustion engines for various industries, including commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, military, maritime, and stationary power sectors. Founded in 2004, the company focuses on opposed-piston, two-stroke, and compression ignition engines designed to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Achates Power's engines utilize existing fuel infrastructure, allowing global equipment manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and emissions standards without incurring additional costs or complexity. The company also offers engineering services, assisting clients in engine design and providing technology licenses for access to proprietary designs, tools, and patents. Its experienced team employs advanced testing, simulation, and analysis techniques to further innovate in the field of combustion engine technology.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2012
Tula Technology, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, a cutting-edge powertrain technology designed to enhance fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines. By integrating digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls, Tula's system allows automotive manufacturers to optimize engine performance while meeting stringent fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions standards. The technology operates by enabling engines to run each cylinder at its most efficient point and activating only the necessary cylinders based on the driver's power and torque demands. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Tula Technology also has an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan. The company primarily serves clients in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and South Korea, and operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Technologies PLC.

Prudent Energy

Series C in 2010
Prudent Energy is the designer, manufacturer, and integrator of the patented Vanadium Redox Battery Energy Storage System (VRB-ESS®), a long-life, advanced flow battery system. Prudent's VRB-ESS® allows utility customers to balance load, bridge generation, and regulate voltage and frequency in one low maintenance system. Prudent also sells or leases VRB® systems and services to commercial onsite generators and telecoms companies to reduce their operating expenses and provide backup power. Unlike other advanced battery systems, Prudent's VRB® system operates at room temperature, cycles at 100% without damage to power capacity, and uses an energy-storing electrolyte that never wears out.

Achates Power

Series B in 2010
Achates Power, Inc. is a company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of internal combustion engines for various industries, including commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, military, maritime, and stationary power sectors. Founded in 2004, the company focuses on opposed-piston, two-stroke, and compression ignition engines designed to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Achates Power's engines utilize existing fuel infrastructure, allowing global equipment manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and emissions standards without incurring additional costs or complexity. The company also offers engineering services, assisting clients in engine design and providing technology licenses for access to proprietary designs, tools, and patents. Its experienced team employs advanced testing, simulation, and analysis techniques to further innovate in the field of combustion engine technology.

Oorja Fuel Cells

Debt Financing in 2010
Oorja Fuel Cells (Oorja Protonics) is a global energy company working to enable the methanol economy. It designs, develops, and commercializes Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs) ranging in power from 0.5 to 100 kilowatts that have a wide range of applications across several industries such as telecommunications, vehicles and transportation, distributed energy, and microgrid. The company was founded in 2004 in Silicon Valley and is funded by leading global investors such as Sequoia Capital, Dag Ventures, Artis Capital Management, McKenna Ventures Management, and Mingxin China Growth Fund.

Achates Power

Series A in 2009
Achates Power, Inc. is a company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of internal combustion engines for various industries, including commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, military, maritime, and stationary power sectors. Founded in 2004, the company focuses on opposed-piston, two-stroke, and compression ignition engines designed to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Achates Power's engines utilize existing fuel infrastructure, allowing global equipment manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and emissions standards without incurring additional costs or complexity. The company also offers engineering services, assisting clients in engine design and providing technology licenses for access to proprietary designs, tools, and patents. Its experienced team employs advanced testing, simulation, and analysis techniques to further innovate in the field of combustion engine technology.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2008
Tula Technology, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, a cutting-edge powertrain technology designed to enhance fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines. By integrating digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls, Tula's system allows automotive manufacturers to optimize engine performance while meeting stringent fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions standards. The technology operates by enabling engines to run each cylinder at its most efficient point and activating only the necessary cylinders based on the driver's power and torque demands. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Tula Technology also has an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan. The company primarily serves clients in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and South Korea, and operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Technologies PLC.

A123 Systems

Series D in 2007
A123 Systems is a prominent developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems. The company leverages innovative nanoscale materials initially developed at MIT to create its proprietary Nanophosphate electrode technology, which offers significant advantages over competing high-power technologies. A123's battery cells and electrode designs are engineered to reduce costs per watt and per watt-hour, while also providing higher voltage compared to other long-life battery systems. This results in lower overall pack costs and enhanced price-performance due to the batteries' long lifespan, which minimizes lifecycle costs. A123 Systems serves clients across various industries by delivering efficient power solutions that increase battery life and safety in electronic devices. Competitors in the space include Valence, Saft, and Lion Cells.

Oorja Fuel Cells

Series B in 2007
Oorja Fuel Cells (Oorja Protonics) is a global energy company working to enable the methanol economy. It designs, develops, and commercializes Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs) ranging in power from 0.5 to 100 kilowatts that have a wide range of applications across several industries such as telecommunications, vehicles and transportation, distributed energy, and microgrid. The company was founded in 2004 in Silicon Valley and is funded by leading global investors such as Sequoia Capital, Dag Ventures, Artis Capital Management, McKenna Ventures Management, and Mingxin China Growth Fund.

A123 Systems

Series C in 2007
A123 Systems is a prominent developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems. The company leverages innovative nanoscale materials initially developed at MIT to create its proprietary Nanophosphate electrode technology, which offers significant advantages over competing high-power technologies. A123's battery cells and electrode designs are engineered to reduce costs per watt and per watt-hour, while also providing higher voltage compared to other long-life battery systems. This results in lower overall pack costs and enhanced price-performance due to the batteries' long lifespan, which minimizes lifecycle costs. A123 Systems serves clients across various industries by delivering efficient power solutions that increase battery life and safety in electronic devices. Competitors in the space include Valence, Saft, and Lion Cells.

Accelergy

Series B in 2006
Accelergy is a global leader in producing a direct replacement, low carbon, synthetic distillate liquids, and transportation fuels at a lower cost to both the environment and to the consumer. Accelergy uses domestic, carbon-based resources such as natural gas and biomass to produce cost-competitive liquids with a reduced CO2 footprint compared to traditional petroleum-based products. They do this without the expensive infrastructure required by many other alternative synthetics technologies. The company was founded in 2003 and headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Oorja Fuel Cells

Series A in 2006
Oorja Fuel Cells (Oorja Protonics) is a global energy company working to enable the methanol economy. It designs, develops, and commercializes Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs) ranging in power from 0.5 to 100 kilowatts that have a wide range of applications across several industries such as telecommunications, vehicles and transportation, distributed energy, and microgrid. The company was founded in 2004 in Silicon Valley and is funded by leading global investors such as Sequoia Capital, Dag Ventures, Artis Capital Management, McKenna Ventures Management, and Mingxin China Growth Fund.

A123 Systems

Series B in 2006
A123 Systems is a prominent developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems. The company leverages innovative nanoscale materials initially developed at MIT to create its proprietary Nanophosphate electrode technology, which offers significant advantages over competing high-power technologies. A123's battery cells and electrode designs are engineered to reduce costs per watt and per watt-hour, while also providing higher voltage compared to other long-life battery systems. This results in lower overall pack costs and enhanced price-performance due to the batteries' long lifespan, which minimizes lifecycle costs. A123 Systems serves clients across various industries by delivering efficient power solutions that increase battery life and safety in electronic devices. Competitors in the space include Valence, Saft, and Lion Cells.
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