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 Recapitalization

Progcap

Series C in 2022
Progcap is a financial service company based in New Delhi, India, that focuses on providing financial opportunities to micro and small businesses, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes a blend of technology and a unique delivery model to underwrite credit, offering flexible and collateral-free working capital to underbanked retailers. Progcap's platform employs non-traditional ecosystem data for risk assessment, enabling the creation of credit scores for customers who are typically overlooked by conventional financial institutions. By leveraging advanced technology, Progcap aims to empower these businesses with affordable and timely credit solutions, thereby enhancing their financial accessibility and operational capabilities.

Trade Republic

Series C in 2022
Trade Republic Bank GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, operates as a mobile-only broker that offers commission-free trading services. Established in 2015, the company aims to make investing accessible and straightforward for a new generation of traders. Its platform allows users to engage in trading across various financial instruments, including stocks, derivatives, and options, through an intuitive and fast mobile application. By focusing on a seamless user experience, Trade Republic seeks to democratize access to capital markets and empower individuals to manage their investments effectively.

Finova Capital

Series D in 2022
Finova Capital Pvt Ltd is a non-banking financial company based in Jaipur, India, established in 2015. The company specializes in providing loans to financially excluded individuals and unorganized micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Finova Capital focuses on offering residential and commercial mortgage loans, as well as top-up loans, to support both urban and rural populations. Its mission is to enhance the lives of underserved communities by making finance accessible at reasonable costs while ensuring transparency in its operations. By empowering micro and small businesses, Finova Capital aims to facilitate economic growth and contribute to community transformation.

Capitolis

Series D in 2022
Capitolis Inc. is a technology provider that offers an online software-as-a-service platform designed for banks and financial institutions to enhance their capital management and improve economic performance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, Capitolis focuses on addressing constraints in capital markets, particularly in equities and foreign exchange. The platform enables financial institutions to optimize their balance sheets and improve liquidity by facilitating the sourcing of capital for trades from other institutions with substantial balance sheets. By connecting market participants, Capitolis seeks to transform business efficiency and create collaborative solutions that allow clients to leverage under-utilized capital, ultimately capturing new growth opportunities.

CaptivateIQ

Series C in 2022
CaptivateIQ, Inc. is a software company that specializes in managing and optimizing financial incentives for businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, it provides a sales commission platform that collects, organizes, and enhances data to facilitate the creation of incentive plans and payout processes. The platform also generates custom reports to support sales performance, payroll, and accounting functions. CaptivateIQ's automated solution aims to reduce processing errors and save time, ultimately improving team morale and enhancing overall company performance. By enabling businesses to design and measure effective incentive plans, CaptivateIQ helps ensure that teams remain aligned and motivated.

Drip Capital

Series C in 2021
Drip Capital Inc. provides credit to small businesses to fulfill their purchase/work orders. It offers invoice factoring, export finance, post shipment finance, receivables factoring, export factoring, invoice discounting, bill discounting, and trade finance products. Drip Capital Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Palo Alto, California with an additional office in Mumbai, India.

Progcap

Series C in 2021
Progcap is a financial service company based in New Delhi, India, that focuses on providing financial opportunities to micro and small businesses, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes a blend of technology and a unique delivery model to underwrite credit, offering flexible and collateral-free working capital to underbanked retailers. Progcap's platform employs non-traditional ecosystem data for risk assessment, enabling the creation of credit scores for customers who are typically overlooked by conventional financial institutions. By leveraging advanced technology, Progcap aims to empower these businesses with affordable and timely credit solutions, thereby enhancing their financial accessibility and operational capabilities.

axio

Venture Round in 2021
Capital Float is an online platform that provides working capital finance to SMEs in India. It offers flexible, short-term loans that can be used to purchase inventory, service new orders or optimize cash cycles. Borrowers can apply online in minutes, select desired repayment terms and receive funds in their bank accounts in 7 days with minimal hassle. Capital Float was founded in 2013 by Gaurav Hinduja and Sashank Rishyasringa.

Clearpool

Seed Round in 2021
Clearpool is a decentralized capital markets ecosystem that enables institutional borrowers to create single borrower liquidity pools, allowing them to compete for uncollateralized liquidity from the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. The platform offers liquidity providers the opportunity to earn attractive yields, bolstered by additional rewards paid in Clearpool's utility and governance token. Users can compare and select borrower pools, supply liquidity, and receive cpTokens in return, which can be redeemed at any time without lock-up periods. This flexibility supports liquidity providers in managing their investments effectively. As more institutions recognize the benefits of DeFi, Clearpool aims to bridge the gap between traditional capital markets and the evolving DeFi landscape, supported by notable investors from both venture capital and blockchain sectors.

Harvest Capital Management

Funding Round in 2021
Harvest Capital Management, a subsidiary of Harvest Fund Management Co., Ltd., specializes in asset management services approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission. Established to leverage the professional expertise and risk management capabilities of its parent company, Harvest Capital offers tailored asset management solutions to specific clients. The firm emphasizes flexibility and a broad approach to securities investment management, aligning with the strategic goals of its parent organization. Additionally, Harvest Capital has connections to the private equity real estate sector through Harvest Real Estate Investments, a joint venture founded in 2012, which combines the strengths of Harvest Fund Management and Grosvenor Investment Management.

Progcap

Series B in 2021
Progcap is a financial service company based in New Delhi, India, that focuses on providing financial opportunities to micro and small businesses, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes a blend of technology and a unique delivery model to underwrite credit, offering flexible and collateral-free working capital to underbanked retailers. Progcap's platform employs non-traditional ecosystem data for risk assessment, enabling the creation of credit scores for customers who are typically overlooked by conventional financial institutions. By leveraging advanced technology, Progcap aims to empower these businesses with affordable and timely credit solutions, thereby enhancing their financial accessibility and operational capabilities.

Trade Republic

Series C in 2021
Trade Republic Bank GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, operates as a mobile-only broker that offers commission-free trading services. Established in 2015, the company aims to make investing accessible and straightforward for a new generation of traders. Its platform allows users to engage in trading across various financial instruments, including stocks, derivatives, and options, through an intuitive and fast mobile application. By focusing on a seamless user experience, Trade Republic seeks to democratize access to capital markets and empower individuals to manage their investments effectively.

CaptivateIQ

Series B in 2021
CaptivateIQ, Inc. is a software company that specializes in managing and optimizing financial incentives for businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, it provides a sales commission platform that collects, organizes, and enhances data to facilitate the creation of incentive plans and payout processes. The platform also generates custom reports to support sales performance, payroll, and accounting functions. CaptivateIQ's automated solution aims to reduce processing errors and save time, ultimately improving team morale and enhancing overall company performance. By enabling businesses to design and measure effective incentive plans, CaptivateIQ helps ensure that teams remain aligned and motivated.

Capitolis

Series C in 2021
Capitolis Inc. is a technology provider that offers an online software-as-a-service platform designed for banks and financial institutions to enhance their capital management and improve economic performance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, Capitolis focuses on addressing constraints in capital markets, particularly in equities and foreign exchange. The platform enables financial institutions to optimize their balance sheets and improve liquidity by facilitating the sourcing of capital for trades from other institutions with substantial balance sheets. By connecting market participants, Capitolis seeks to transform business efficiency and create collaborative solutions that allow clients to leverage under-utilized capital, ultimately capturing new growth opportunities.

Finova Capital

Series C in 2020
Finova Capital Pvt Ltd is a non-banking financial company based in Jaipur, India, established in 2015. The company specializes in providing loans to financially excluded individuals and unorganized micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Finova Capital focuses on offering residential and commercial mortgage loans, as well as top-up loans, to support both urban and rural populations. Its mission is to enhance the lives of underserved communities by making finance accessible at reasonable costs while ensuring transparency in its operations. By empowering micro and small businesses, Finova Capital aims to facilitate economic growth and contribute to community transformation.

CaptivateIQ

Series A in 2020
CaptivateIQ, Inc. is a software company that specializes in managing and optimizing financial incentives for businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, it provides a sales commission platform that collects, organizes, and enhances data to facilitate the creation of incentive plans and payout processes. The platform also generates custom reports to support sales performance, payroll, and accounting functions. CaptivateIQ's automated solution aims to reduce processing errors and save time, ultimately improving team morale and enhancing overall company performance. By enabling businesses to design and measure effective incentive plans, CaptivateIQ helps ensure that teams remain aligned and motivated.

Rupeek

Series C in 2020
Rupeek Fintech Pvt Ltd. is a Bengaluru-based financial services company that specializes in providing gold loans through its online lending platform. Founded in 2015, Rupeek offers a streamlined process for securing loans against gold, featuring zero processing fees and on-demand pickup and return of collateral. The platform is designed for ease of use, requiring minimal paperwork, and allows consumers to apply for loans by submitting basic identity and address proof, facilitating quick verification. With a loan tenure of one year, Rupeek aims to promote financial inclusion by offering transparent and accessible lending solutions to a wide range of customers.

axio

Venture Round in 2020
Capital Float is an online platform that provides working capital finance to SMEs in India. It offers flexible, short-term loans that can be used to purchase inventory, service new orders or optimize cash cycles. Borrowers can apply online in minutes, select desired repayment terms and receive funds in their bank accounts in 7 days with minimal hassle. Capital Float was founded in 2013 by Gaurav Hinduja and Sashank Rishyasringa.

KredX

Series B in 2019
KredX is India’s leading invoice discounting marketplace helping businesses gain quick access to working capital in 24-72 hours by selling their unpaid receivables while providing investors with an opportunity to earn low-risk high returns through a unique Short-term investment. Backed by some of the biggest names from the VC world such as Sequoia Capital and Prime Venture Partners, KredX most recently raised series B funding for $26 Million led by Tiger Global Management.

Capitolis

Series B in 2019
Capitolis Inc. is a technology provider that offers an online software-as-a-service platform designed for banks and financial institutions to enhance their capital management and improve economic performance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, Capitolis focuses on addressing constraints in capital markets, particularly in equities and foreign exchange. The platform enables financial institutions to optimize their balance sheets and improve liquidity by facilitating the sourcing of capital for trades from other institutions with substantial balance sheets. By connecting market participants, Capitolis seeks to transform business efficiency and create collaborative solutions that allow clients to leverage under-utilized capital, ultimately capturing new growth opportunities.

Rupeek

Series B in 2019
Rupeek Fintech Pvt Ltd. is a Bengaluru-based financial services company that specializes in providing gold loans through its online lending platform. Founded in 2015, Rupeek offers a streamlined process for securing loans against gold, featuring zero processing fees and on-demand pickup and return of collateral. The platform is designed for ease of use, requiring minimal paperwork, and allows consumers to apply for loans by submitting basic identity and address proof, facilitating quick verification. With a loan tenure of one year, Rupeek aims to promote financial inclusion by offering transparent and accessible lending solutions to a wide range of customers.

Progcap

Series A in 2019
Progcap is a financial service company based in New Delhi, India, that focuses on providing financial opportunities to micro and small businesses, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes a blend of technology and a unique delivery model to underwrite credit, offering flexible and collateral-free working capital to underbanked retailers. Progcap's platform employs non-traditional ecosystem data for risk assessment, enabling the creation of credit scores for customers who are typically overlooked by conventional financial institutions. By leveraging advanced technology, Progcap aims to empower these businesses with affordable and timely credit solutions, thereby enhancing their financial accessibility and operational capabilities.

Drip Capital

Series B in 2019
Drip Capital Inc. provides credit to small businesses to fulfill their purchase/work orders. It offers invoice factoring, export finance, post shipment finance, receivables factoring, export factoring, invoice discounting, bill discounting, and trade finance products. Drip Capital Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Palo Alto, California with an additional office in Mumbai, India.

Finova Capital

Series B in 2019
Finova Capital Pvt Ltd is a non-banking financial company based in Jaipur, India, established in 2015. The company specializes in providing loans to financially excluded individuals and unorganized micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Finova Capital focuses on offering residential and commercial mortgage loans, as well as top-up loans, to support both urban and rural populations. Its mission is to enhance the lives of underserved communities by making finance accessible at reasonable costs while ensuring transparency in its operations. By empowering micro and small businesses, Finova Capital aims to facilitate economic growth and contribute to community transformation.

Drip Capital

Series A in 2018
Drip Capital Inc. provides credit to small businesses to fulfill their purchase/work orders. It offers invoice factoring, export finance, post shipment finance, receivables factoring, export factoring, invoice discounting, bill discounting, and trade finance products. Drip Capital Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Palo Alto, California with an additional office in Mumbai, India.

CardUp

Seed Round in 2018
CardUp Pte Ltd. is an online card payment platform based in Singapore that facilitates cash management by allowing payments typically made through bank transfers to be shifted to credit cards, even when the recipients do not accept card payments. Founded in 2015, CardUp offers personal services for various expenses, including rent, insurance, car loans, taxes, and condominium fees. For businesses, the platform enables payment of rent, taxes, salaries, and supplies, as well as the collection of payments. By utilizing CardUp, users can earn credit card rewards on significant expenses that are usually paid by cash, cheque, or bank transfer, thereby optimizing working capital and supporting business growth.

Finova Capital

Series A in 2018
Finova Capital Pvt Ltd is a non-banking financial company based in Jaipur, India, established in 2015. The company specializes in providing loans to financially excluded individuals and unorganized micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Finova Capital focuses on offering residential and commercial mortgage loans, as well as top-up loans, to support both urban and rural populations. Its mission is to enhance the lives of underserved communities by making finance accessible at reasonable costs while ensuring transparency in its operations. By empowering micro and small businesses, Finova Capital aims to facilitate economic growth and contribute to community transformation.

Rupeek

Series A in 2018
Rupeek Fintech Pvt Ltd. is a Bengaluru-based financial services company that specializes in providing gold loans through its online lending platform. Founded in 2015, Rupeek offers a streamlined process for securing loans against gold, featuring zero processing fees and on-demand pickup and return of collateral. The platform is designed for ease of use, requiring minimal paperwork, and allows consumers to apply for loans by submitting basic identity and address proof, facilitating quick verification. With a loan tenure of one year, Rupeek aims to promote financial inclusion by offering transparent and accessible lending solutions to a wide range of customers.

Capitolis

Seed Round in 2017
Capitolis Inc. is a technology provider that offers an online software-as-a-service platform designed for banks and financial institutions to enhance their capital management and improve economic performance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, Capitolis focuses on addressing constraints in capital markets, particularly in equities and foreign exchange. The platform enables financial institutions to optimize their balance sheets and improve liquidity by facilitating the sourcing of capital for trades from other institutions with substantial balance sheets. By connecting market participants, Capitolis seeks to transform business efficiency and create collaborative solutions that allow clients to leverage under-utilized capital, ultimately capturing new growth opportunities.

axio

Series C in 2017
Capital Float is an online platform that provides working capital finance to SMEs in India. It offers flexible, short-term loans that can be used to purchase inventory, service new orders or optimize cash cycles. Borrowers can apply online in minutes, select desired repayment terms and receive funds in their bank accounts in 7 days with minimal hassle. Capital Float was founded in 2013 by Gaurav Hinduja and Sashank Rishyasringa.

Rupeek

Seed Round in 2017
Rupeek Fintech Pvt Ltd. is a Bengaluru-based financial services company that specializes in providing gold loans through its online lending platform. Founded in 2015, Rupeek offers a streamlined process for securing loans against gold, featuring zero processing fees and on-demand pickup and return of collateral. The platform is designed for ease of use, requiring minimal paperwork, and allows consumers to apply for loans by submitting basic identity and address proof, facilitating quick verification. With a loan tenure of one year, Rupeek aims to promote financial inclusion by offering transparent and accessible lending solutions to a wide range of customers.

KredX

Series A in 2016
KredX is India’s leading invoice discounting marketplace helping businesses gain quick access to working capital in 24-72 hours by selling their unpaid receivables while providing investors with an opportunity to earn low-risk high returns through a unique Short-term investment. Backed by some of the biggest names from the VC world such as Sequoia Capital and Prime Venture Partners, KredX most recently raised series B funding for $26 Million led by Tiger Global Management.

axio

Series B in 2016
Capital Float is an online platform that provides working capital finance to SMEs in India. It offers flexible, short-term loans that can be used to purchase inventory, service new orders or optimize cash cycles. Borrowers can apply online in minutes, select desired repayment terms and receive funds in their bank accounts in 7 days with minimal hassle. Capital Float was founded in 2013 by Gaurav Hinduja and Sashank Rishyasringa.

ZhenRongBao

Series B in 2015
Zhen Rong Bao is a one-stop (financial management) asset allocation platform for the general public. The Current Account includes one-yuan minimum investment, any-time deposit and withdrawal, etc.

axio

Series A in 2015
Capital Float is an online platform that provides working capital finance to SMEs in India. It offers flexible, short-term loans that can be used to purchase inventory, service new orders or optimize cash cycles. Borrowers can apply online in minutes, select desired repayment terms and receive funds in their bank accounts in 7 days with minimal hassle. Capital Float was founded in 2013 by Gaurav Hinduja and Sashank Rishyasringa.

Reocar

Series B in 2012
Guangdong Reocar Equity Co., Ltd. is a car rental service company based in Guangzhou, China, founded in 2009. Reocar offers an online platform that facilitates both long-term and short-term car rentals, providing users with a convenient and hassle-free travel experience. The company initially developed a set of car rental management systems to standardize its operational procedures. Utilizing an advanced e-commerce platform and GPS technology, Reocar operates under a chain business model, ensuring efficiency and consistency in its services.

Reocar

Series A in 2011
Guangdong Reocar Equity Co., Ltd. is a car rental service company based in Guangzhou, China, founded in 2009. Reocar offers an online platform that facilitates both long-term and short-term car rentals, providing users with a convenient and hassle-free travel experience. The company initially developed a set of car rental management systems to standardize its operational procedures. Utilizing an advanced e-commerce platform and GPS technology, Reocar operates under a chain business model, ensuring efficiency and consistency in its services.

First Republic Bank

Post in 2010
First Republic Bank, founded in 1985 and headquartered in San Francisco, offers a range of private banking and wealth management services to individuals and businesses across metropolitan areas in the United States. The bank provides deposit products, including checking and savings accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. Its lending portfolio encompasses various products such as residential mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, commercial real estate loans, and personal loans. The bank also specializes in wealth management services that include investment strategies, online investment management, trust and custody services, and financial planning. First Republic maintains a strong focus on relationship-based service, operating through numerous offices in key cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Boston. Additionally, the bank offers online and mobile banking, student loan refinancing, and a range of treasury services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes family offices, private equity firms, and non-profit organizations.

First Republic Bank

Post in 2009
First Republic Bank, founded in 1985 and headquartered in San Francisco, offers a range of private banking and wealth management services to individuals and businesses across metropolitan areas in the United States. The bank provides deposit products, including checking and savings accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. Its lending portfolio encompasses various products such as residential mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, commercial real estate loans, and personal loans. The bank also specializes in wealth management services that include investment strategies, online investment management, trust and custody services, and financial planning. First Republic maintains a strong focus on relationship-based service, operating through numerous offices in key cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Boston. Additionally, the bank offers online and mobile banking, student loan refinancing, and a range of treasury services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes family offices, private equity firms, and non-profit organizations.

Captura Software

Venture Round in 2002
Captura Software, established in September 1994, specializes in offering large companies comprehensive solutions for managing and reducing costs. The company focuses on Total Expense Management solutions that automate expense management through web-based technology, enabling organizations to capture crucial financial data for informed decision-making. These solutions can be deployed globally, accessible to users via standard web browsers with an Internet connection. Captura's applications are centrally hosted and maintained, providing flexibility in deployment options. To further enhance its offerings, Captura forms strategic alliances across various sectors, including finance, software, travel, and communications. These collaborations assist clients in designing and implementing integrated solutions for effective expense data capture and analysis across their enterprises.
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