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 Search Engine

SiEngine Technology

Series A in 2022
SiEngine technology creates vehicle electronic chips.

Glean

Series C in 2022
Scio is a search engine that aims to help in the finding of any piece of data via any tool in any company. The company's software integrates with multiple platforms to find precise data points and provide relevant search results, allowing employees to find required data points based on keywords.

Seaplane IO

Series A in 2022
Seaplane IO Inc. is a company that specializes in serverless cloud software systems tailored for modern enterprises. Founded in 2020 and based in Mountain View, California, Seaplane IO enables customers to deploy their functions across various environments, including both on-premises and cloud server deployments. The company's innovative solutions aim to streamline operations and enhance flexibility for businesses looking to leverage cloud technologies.

Espresso Systems

Seed Round in 2022
Espresso Systems focuses on scaling and privacy solutions for Web 3 applications, specifically within the blockchain sector. The company specializes in "shared sequencing," a process where sequencers verify and batch transactions on layer-2 blockchains before relaying them to a layer-1 chain, such as Ethereum, for settlement. In addition to its blockchain expertise, Espresso Systems offers a robust infrastructure for online transaction technology, catering to the needs of clients in the online payment industry. This infrastructure enables efficient transaction processing and interaction, supporting the development of a more scalable and privacy-focused third generation of the World Wide Web.

Knowde

Series B in 2021
Knowde is an online marketing platform and marketplace focused on the chemicals and ingredients sector. It facilitates connections between suppliers and customers by allowing users to create product pages that enhance visibility in search engine results. The platform leverages advanced technologies, including deep learning, to streamline the trading process for chemicals, polymers, and industrial ingredients. By enabling clients to search, filter, sample, quote, and purchase products conveniently, Knowde aims to simplify the sourcing experience, making it easier for customers to compare offerings from various suppliers worldwide. The service is designed to be user-friendly, allowing businesses to build their product pages quickly and begin their marketing efforts at no initial cost.

ENIGMABOT

Series A in 2021
ENIGMABOT is a programming education service robot developer, mainly engaged in the development, production and sales of programming education service robots.

Neeva

Series B in 2021
Neeva, Inc. develops and operates software as a service (SaaS) based an ad-free search engine that helps users to find online content. Its platform search for information on the web as well as personal files like emails and other documents. Neeva, Inc. was formerly known as Anamika Inc and changed its name to Neeva, Inc. in March 2019. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Sourcegraph

Series C in 2020
Sourcegraph, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in universal code search solutions, enhancing code discovery, intelligence, and change management. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sourcegraph enables developers to efficiently navigate and understand extensive codebases across various repositories, languages, and file formats. Its platform allows for seamless code exploration in web browsers, facilitating improved developer productivity through contextual insights that aid in code reviews and onboarding processes. Additionally, Sourcegraph automates large-scale code changes, helping teams manage complex codebases more effectively. The company's services cater to a diverse clientele, including startups, enterprises, developers, DevOps teams, and engineering leaders, all aimed at minimizing the challenges associated with code management. Sourcegraph is supported by prominent investors, highlighting its significant market presence and potential for growth.

Yuan Planet

Series A in 2020
Youdi is a second-hand auto parts trading platform.

Audyo

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Intelligent audio for the internet. In just one line of code, Audyo makes any publication listenable.

Neeva

Series A in 2020
Neeva, Inc. develops and operates software as a service (SaaS) based an ad-free search engine that helps users to find online content. Its platform search for information on the web as well as personal files like emails and other documents. Neeva, Inc. was formerly known as Anamika Inc and changed its name to Neeva, Inc. in March 2019. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Knowde

Series A in 2020
Knowde is an online marketing platform and marketplace focused on the chemicals and ingredients sector. It facilitates connections between suppliers and customers by allowing users to create product pages that enhance visibility in search engine results. The platform leverages advanced technologies, including deep learning, to streamline the trading process for chemicals, polymers, and industrial ingredients. By enabling clients to search, filter, sample, quote, and purchase products conveniently, Knowde aims to simplify the sourcing experience, making it easier for customers to compare offerings from various suppliers worldwide. The service is designed to be user-friendly, allowing businesses to build their product pages quickly and begin their marketing efforts at no initial cost.

Yuan Planet

Angel Round in 2020
Youdi is a second-hand auto parts trading platform.

Rizhiyi

Series B in 2019
Rizhiyi specializes in developing and operating an intelligent big data analytic platform tailored for enterprise management. The company focuses on simplifying the search and analysis of complex logs within enterprise information systems, transforming them into user-friendly search engines. Its platform offers a range of services, including the collection, cleaning, sorting, searching, and analysis of log data. By providing these capabilities, Rizhiyi enables businesses to enhance their IT operations and make informed decisions based on valuable insights derived from their data.

Zhuge.com

Series C in 2019
Zhuge is the leading real estate big data and real estate artificial intelligence startup company in China,providing users with real estate information search services in their cities. Zhuge's self-developed real estate big data search engine (Zhuge-HBSE System) can clean and reorganize the entire website data every 10 minutes to ensure the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the listing. Therefore, Beijing Zhugefangfang Information Technology Co., Ltd. can gain insight into the changes in each listing data from the micro-level and then see the trend of understanding the entire real estate market.

ThousandEyes

Series D in 2019
ThousandEyes empowers businesses to see, understand and improve connected experiences everywhere. The ThousandEyes cloud platform offers unmatched vantage points throughout the global Internet and provides immediate visibility into experience for every user and application over any network, so companies can deliver superior digital experiences, modernize their enterprise WAN, and successfully migrate to the cloud. ThousandEyes is central to the global operations of the world’s largest and fastest growing brands, including Comcast, eBay, HP, 100+ of the Global 2000, 60+ of the Fortune 500, 5 of the 6 top US banks, and 20 of the 25 top SaaS companies.

Dailyhunt

Series E in 2019
DailyHunt develops a mobile application software that gives updates on trending topics. It offers online news, books, and magazines. DailyHunt serves customers in India. Virendra Gupta founded it in 2007, with its headquarters in Bangalore in India.

ImageDT

Series A in 2018
Developer of image recognition and semantic analysis technology designed to focus on providing business intelligence for enterprises. The company's technology offers offline inventory, e-commerce monitoring and online public opinion insight, enabling businesses to identify growth opportunities.

Zhuge.com

Series B in 2018
Zhuge is the leading real estate big data and real estate artificial intelligence startup company in China,providing users with real estate information search services in their cities. Zhuge's self-developed real estate big data search engine (Zhuge-HBSE System) can clean and reorganize the entire website data every 10 minutes to ensure the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the listing. Therefore, Beijing Zhugefangfang Information Technology Co., Ltd. can gain insight into the changes in each listing data from the micro-level and then see the trend of understanding the entire real estate market.

Baidu Literature

Series A in 2017
A literary brand launched by Baidu.

HealthEngine

Series C in 2017
HealthEngine Pty Ltd is an Australian online healthcare platform established in 2006 and headquartered in Perth. It provides a comprehensive online booking system that allows patients to find, book, and manage their appointments with various healthcare providers, including general practitioners, dentists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, and psychologists. The platform also features an online health directory to help users navigate the healthcare landscape, as well as HealthEngine recalls, which centralizes and manages patient recalls. Accessible via both a website and a smartphone app, HealthEngine serves over a million Australians monthly, facilitating millions of appointments each year. By connecting patients with healthcare professionals, the platform enhances the patient experience and allows practitioners to manage their appointments effectively.

VerSe Innovation

Series D in 2016
VerSe Innovation is a local language technology company that develops a discovery platform to consume and socialize with media. Its platform facilitates the curation of content and tracks user preferences through its vertical search and recommendation tools that provide users with personalized content and notifications.

Tower

Series A in 2016
Tower is an Internet company that focuses on user experience research and specializes in Internet product design and development.

ThousandEyes

Series C in 2016
ThousandEyes empowers businesses to see, understand and improve connected experiences everywhere. The ThousandEyes cloud platform offers unmatched vantage points throughout the global Internet and provides immediate visibility into experience for every user and application over any network, so companies can deliver superior digital experiences, modernize their enterprise WAN, and successfully migrate to the cloud. ThousandEyes is central to the global operations of the world’s largest and fastest growing brands, including Comcast, eBay, HP, 100+ of the Global 2000, 60+ of the Fortune 500, 5 of the 6 top US banks, and 20 of the 25 top SaaS companies.

BOOM

Series A in 2016
Content Promotion and Content Marketing Software

Rizhiyi

Series A in 2015
Rizhiyi specializes in developing and operating an intelligent big data analytic platform tailored for enterprise management. The company focuses on simplifying the search and analysis of complex logs within enterprise information systems, transforming them into user-friendly search engines. Its platform offers a range of services, including the collection, cleaning, sorting, searching, and analysis of log data. By providing these capabilities, Rizhiyi enables businesses to enhance their IT operations and make informed decisions based on valuable insights derived from their data.

EverString

Series B in 2015
EverString Technology Inc. operates a cloud-based predictive analytics platform designed for B2B companies to identify and engage with customer prospects. Founded in 2012 and based in San Mateo, California, the platform utilizes advanced analytics to track various features of prospects and analyze user data to identify customer characteristics. It offers predictive scoring, demand generation, and advertisement targeting, allowing clients to build new pipelines and improve conversion rates. The platform is tailored for sales and marketing professionals, providing tools to drive pipeline growth, close new customers, expand into new markets, and prioritize accounts through actionable insights. As of November 2020, EverString operates as a subsidiary of ZoomInfo Technologies Inc.

VerSe Innovation

Series C in 2015
VerSe Innovation is a local language technology company that develops a discovery platform to consume and socialize with media. Its platform facilitates the curation of content and tracks user preferences through its vertical search and recommendation tools that provide users with personalized content and notifications.

GirnarSoft

Series B in 2015
Girnar Software (SEZ) Private Limited, established in 2007, is a mobile and web solutions development company that specializes in software development. With a team of over 900 skilled engineers and management professionals, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including product development, manual and automated testing, mobile application development, and custom software solutions. GirnarSoft also operates automotive portals and marketplaces, helping businesses achieve their IT objectives and enhance operational efficiency. The company is a member of several industry organizations, including the National Association of Software and Services Companies and Software Technology Parks of India, which underscores its commitment to quality and innovation in the technology sector.

ThousandEyes

Series B in 2014
ThousandEyes empowers businesses to see, understand and improve connected experiences everywhere. The ThousandEyes cloud platform offers unmatched vantage points throughout the global Internet and provides immediate visibility into experience for every user and application over any network, so companies can deliver superior digital experiences, modernize their enterprise WAN, and successfully migrate to the cloud. ThousandEyes is central to the global operations of the world’s largest and fastest growing brands, including Comcast, eBay, HP, 100+ of the Global 2000, 60+ of the Fortune 500, 5 of the 6 top US banks, and 20 of the 25 top SaaS companies.

HunterOn

Series B in 2014
HunterOn operates an online recruitment portal that connects headhunters with job seekers, focusing on medium to high-end job positions. Established in 2009 and based in Shanghai, the platform is developed by HunterOn Network Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. It serves approximately 1,300 headhunting firms across China, providing them with tools to efficiently manage their recruitment processes. Through this platform, over 10,000 headhunter consultants have successfully recommended nearly 1,000 candidates, facilitating swift and effective talent acquisition for around 1,000 enterprises. HunterOn's approach aims to streamline the hiring process, helping organizations find qualified employees while also supporting headhunters in their search for suitable candidates.

Dailyhunt

Series B in 2014
DailyHunt develops a mobile application software that gives updates on trending topics. It offers online news, books, and magazines. DailyHunt serves customers in India. Virendra Gupta founded it in 2007, with its headquarters in Bangalore in India.

EverString

Series A in 2014
EverString Technology Inc. operates a cloud-based predictive analytics platform designed for B2B companies to identify and engage with customer prospects. Founded in 2012 and based in San Mateo, California, the platform utilizes advanced analytics to track various features of prospects and analyze user data to identify customer characteristics. It offers predictive scoring, demand generation, and advertisement targeting, allowing clients to build new pipelines and improve conversion rates. The platform is tailored for sales and marketing professionals, providing tools to drive pipeline growth, close new customers, expand into new markets, and prioritize accounts through actionable insights. As of November 2020, EverString operates as a subsidiary of ZoomInfo Technologies Inc.

Relcy

Venture Round in 2014
Relcy, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing a search engine designed to enhance mobile search capabilities. Founded in 2013, Relcy's technology enables users to search across all content on their mobile devices, including applications and real-world information, in a more efficient manner. The search engine utilizes a knowledge graph comprising millions of real-world entities, offering a personalized and contextually aware search experience. By understanding users' locations and intentions, Relcy aims to streamline the process of finding information, making mobile searches faster and more intuitive.

Skai

Series F in 2014
Skai, formerly known as Kenshoo, is a global leader in agile marketing software, providing solutions that empower marketers to build brands and generate demand across various media channels. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools for management and optimization, audience targeting, measurement, and forecasting, enabling clients to effectively navigate the complexities of digital advertising. Skai's platform is utilized by brands, agencies, and developers to manage nearly $350 billion in annual client sales revenue through search, social, mobile, and display advertising. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, education, financial services, and retail, and has established partnerships with major platforms such as Facebook and Google. With a presence in over 190 countries and numerous international offices, Skai caters to many prominent clients, including several Fortune 50 companies and leading global advertising agencies. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tel-Aviv, Israel, Skai continues to drive innovation in the marketing technology sector.

GirnarSoft

Series A in 2013
Girnar Software (SEZ) Private Limited, established in 2007, is a mobile and web solutions development company that specializes in software development. With a team of over 900 skilled engineers and management professionals, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including product development, manual and automated testing, mobile application development, and custom software solutions. GirnarSoft also operates automotive portals and marketplaces, helping businesses achieve their IT objectives and enhance operational efficiency. The company is a member of several industry organizations, including the National Association of Software and Services Companies and Software Technology Parks of India, which underscores its commitment to quality and innovation in the technology sector.

Skyscanner

Venture Round in 2013
Skyscanner Limited is a prominent global travel search platform based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, founded in 2001. It enables users to compare millions of travel options, including flights, hotels, and car rentals, facilitating direct bookings at competitive prices. The platform is accessible in over 30 languages and 70 currencies, attracting around 60 million users monthly. Skyscanner operates transparently, never charging travelers commissions, and generates revenue primarily through partnerships with airlines and online travel agents, who may provide commissions for bookings or advertise on the site. The company's unique technology connects users directly to travel industry offerings, and its mobile app has been downloaded over 70 million times. With additional offices in key global locations, Skyscanner also supports over 1,200 partners through its Skyscanner for Business solutions, reinforcing its position as a trusted resource in the travel sector.

Kontera

Series D in 2013
Kontera Technologies specializes in Internet-based big data marketing solutions for marketers and publishers. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company has developed a content activation platform that analyzes over 400 million daily conversations and content views in real-time across 15,000 exclusive publishers and many of the most visited websites. This platform identifies current interest trends and activates brand content across Display, Mobile, and Social environments, allowing it to engage more than 170 million consumers each month. Prominent advertisers, including major automotive and consumer goods companies, utilize Kontera's services to create unique brand experiences. The company is supported by notable investors and maintains offices in several major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, and London.

ThousandEyes

Series A in 2013
ThousandEyes empowers businesses to see, understand and improve connected experiences everywhere. The ThousandEyes cloud platform offers unmatched vantage points throughout the global Internet and provides immediate visibility into experience for every user and application over any network, so companies can deliver superior digital experiences, modernize their enterprise WAN, and successfully migrate to the cloud. ThousandEyes is central to the global operations of the world’s largest and fastest growing brands, including Comcast, eBay, HP, 100+ of the Global 2000, 60+ of the Fortune 500, 5 of the 6 top US banks, and 20 of the 25 top SaaS companies.

EverString

Seed Round in 2013
EverString Technology Inc. operates a cloud-based predictive analytics platform designed for B2B companies to identify and engage with customer prospects. Founded in 2012 and based in San Mateo, California, the platform utilizes advanced analytics to track various features of prospects and analyze user data to identify customer characteristics. It offers predictive scoring, demand generation, and advertisement targeting, allowing clients to build new pipelines and improve conversion rates. The platform is tailored for sales and marketing professionals, providing tools to drive pipeline growth, close new customers, expand into new markets, and prioritize accounts through actionable insights. As of November 2020, EverString operates as a subsidiary of ZoomInfo Technologies Inc.

Skai

Series E in 2012
Skai, formerly known as Kenshoo, is a global leader in agile marketing software, providing solutions that empower marketers to build brands and generate demand across various media channels. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools for management and optimization, audience targeting, measurement, and forecasting, enabling clients to effectively navigate the complexities of digital advertising. Skai's platform is utilized by brands, agencies, and developers to manage nearly $350 billion in annual client sales revenue through search, social, mobile, and display advertising. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, education, financial services, and retail, and has established partnerships with major platforms such as Facebook and Google. With a presence in over 190 countries and numerous international offices, Skai caters to many prominent clients, including several Fortune 50 companies and leading global advertising agencies. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tel-Aviv, Israel, Skai continues to drive innovation in the marketing technology sector.

Just Dial

Series E in 2012
Just Dial Limited is a leading local search engine in India, offering a range of services that connect users with local businesses through various platforms, including its website, mobile apps, and voice services. The company provides local search and related services, enabling users to find products and services effortlessly. Just Dial has expanded its offerings to include online payment solutions through JD Pay, a business management tool for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) called JD Omni, and a social media platform known as JD Social. Additionally, it features an All-in-One mobile app that incorporates map-aided search, real-time chat, and multimedia content to enhance user engagement. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Mumbai, Just Dial maintains a comprehensive database of millions of listings and facilitates seamless communication between users and businesses. The company strives to deliver fast, reliable information while empowering businesses to enhance their online presence.

PeakLabs

Angel Round in 2012
Developer of web tools and mobile applications intended to increase productivity of users. The company's products are built based on meta-databases and knowledge maps, utilizing self-learning data extraction methods to provide solutions for their users. The company's main products are a web browser (Mammoth Browser), a keyboard input for mobile devices (Rasgueado Keyboard), and an information aggregation application (Zine Project).

Just Dial

Venture Round in 2011
Just Dial Limited is a leading local search engine in India, offering a range of services that connect users with local businesses through various platforms, including its website, mobile apps, and voice services. The company provides local search and related services, enabling users to find products and services effortlessly. Just Dial has expanded its offerings to include online payment solutions through JD Pay, a business management tool for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) called JD Omni, and a social media platform known as JD Social. Additionally, it features an All-in-One mobile app that incorporates map-aided search, real-time chat, and multimedia content to enhance user engagement. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Mumbai, Just Dial maintains a comprehensive database of millions of listings and facilitates seamless communication between users and businesses. The company strives to deliver fast, reliable information while empowering businesses to enhance their online presence.

Ganji

Series C in 2011
Ganji.com is a prominent Chinese domestic classified website that facilitates the exchange of local information among users. Launched in 2005, it serves as a web portal where individuals can post and browse various listings, including real estate for rent or sale, job opportunities, second-hand goods, used cars, pets, tickets, and educational services. Targeting the local business market, Ganji.com aims to create a comprehensive online community platform that caters to the needs of both users and local merchants. As of mid-2011, the platform had approximately 890,000 daily active users and has expanded its reach to over 343 cities across China, with operational offices in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. The company leverages intelligent technologies to enhance its recruitment services and provides features such as location-based advertising, corporate live broadcasts, and AI interview rooms, ensuring users have access to relevant local services and activities.

Cue

Series A in 2011
Cue (formerly Greplin) is a free service that helps people make the most of their day. Cue intelligently ties together and surfaces useful information at the right time from the accounts they use most, including email, contacts, and calendar. People can see their entire day at a glance or simultaneously search across all of their accounts with Cue.

ThousandEyes

Seed Round in 2011
ThousandEyes empowers businesses to see, understand and improve connected experiences everywhere. The ThousandEyes cloud platform offers unmatched vantage points throughout the global Internet and provides immediate visibility into experience for every user and application over any network, so companies can deliver superior digital experiences, modernize their enterprise WAN, and successfully migrate to the cloud. ThousandEyes is central to the global operations of the world’s largest and fastest growing brands, including Comcast, eBay, HP, 100+ of the Global 2000, 60+ of the Fortune 500, 5 of the 6 top US banks, and 20 of the 25 top SaaS companies.

2345.com

Series B in 2010
2345.com is an internet software platform that enhances users' online navigation by enabling them to find websites quickly without the need to remember complicated web addresses. Launched in September 2005, it has grown to become the second largest web directory in China. The platform offers various services, including access to search engines, practical inquiries, weather forecasts, group buying navigation, films and TV shows, city navigation, email login, and internet bookmarks, thereby catering to a wide range of user needs.

Skai

Series C in 2010
Skai, formerly known as Kenshoo, is a global leader in agile marketing software, providing solutions that empower marketers to build brands and generate demand across various media channels. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools for management and optimization, audience targeting, measurement, and forecasting, enabling clients to effectively navigate the complexities of digital advertising. Skai's platform is utilized by brands, agencies, and developers to manage nearly $350 billion in annual client sales revenue through search, social, mobile, and display advertising. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, education, financial services, and retail, and has established partnerships with major platforms such as Facebook and Google. With a presence in over 190 countries and numerous international offices, Skai caters to many prominent clients, including several Fortune 50 companies and leading global advertising agencies. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tel-Aviv, Israel, Skai continues to drive innovation in the marketing technology sector.

Tower

Series A in 2010
Tower is an Internet company that focuses on user experience research and specializes in Internet product design and development.

Kontera

Series C in 2009
Kontera Technologies specializes in Internet-based big data marketing solutions for marketers and publishers. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company has developed a content activation platform that analyzes over 400 million daily conversations and content views in real-time across 15,000 exclusive publishers and many of the most visited websites. This platform identifies current interest trends and activates brand content across Display, Mobile, and Social environments, allowing it to engage more than 170 million consumers each month. Prominent advertisers, including major automotive and consumer goods companies, utilize Kontera's services to create unique brand experiences. The company is supported by notable investors and maintains offices in several major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, and London.

StrongView

Series D in 2009
StrongView, based in Redwood City, California, is a prominent provider of email and cross-channel marketing solutions that focus on enhancing customer relationship marketing through contextual understanding. The company offers tools that allow brands to recognize and respond to the evolving circumstances of consumers at each stage of engagement, thereby delivering more relevant and timely interactions. Recognized for its innovative approach, StrongView aims to challenge traditional marketing methods by prioritizing customer context as a crucial element in creating value for both brands and consumers. It operates as part of Selligent, further solidifying its position in the marketing technology landscape.

Skai

Series B in 2009
Skai, formerly known as Kenshoo, is a global leader in agile marketing software, providing solutions that empower marketers to build brands and generate demand across various media channels. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools for management and optimization, audience targeting, measurement, and forecasting, enabling clients to effectively navigate the complexities of digital advertising. Skai's platform is utilized by brands, agencies, and developers to manage nearly $350 billion in annual client sales revenue through search, social, mobile, and display advertising. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, education, financial services, and retail, and has established partnerships with major platforms such as Facebook and Google. With a presence in over 190 countries and numerous international offices, Skai caters to many prominent clients, including several Fortune 50 companies and leading global advertising agencies. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tel-Aviv, Israel, Skai continues to drive innovation in the marketing technology sector.

SearchMe

Series E in 2008
SearchMe, Inc. is a search engine solutions provider based in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2004 by Randy Adams and John Holland, the company launched its visual search engine into private beta in March 2008. SearchMe distinguishes itself by employing a visual interface that organizes search results into categories, aiming to enhance the user experience by minimizing irrelevant results. The concept originated when Mark Kvamme, the company's chairman, recognized the need for a more efficient search method after struggling to find specific motocross articles. This insight led to the development of a search engine that displays large images of web pages, allowing users to quickly identify relevant content. After over three years of research and development, SearchMe emerged as a solution designed to leverage the vastness of the Internet and the increasingly visual nature of online interactions.

SearchMe

Series D in 2008
SearchMe, Inc. is a search engine solutions provider based in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2004 by Randy Adams and John Holland, the company launched its visual search engine into private beta in March 2008. SearchMe distinguishes itself by employing a visual interface that organizes search results into categories, aiming to enhance the user experience by minimizing irrelevant results. The concept originated when Mark Kvamme, the company's chairman, recognized the need for a more efficient search method after struggling to find specific motocross articles. This insight led to the development of a search engine that displays large images of web pages, allowing users to quickly identify relevant content. After over three years of research and development, SearchMe emerged as a solution designed to leverage the vastness of the Internet and the increasingly visual nature of online interactions.

Skyrider

Series C in 2008
Skyrider, Inc. designs and markets Peer to Peer (P2P) networking solutions. Its platform enables online content delivery and publishing, data analysis, report generation, and online marketing and advertising services. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California with an additional office in Kfar Saba, Israel.

Skai

Series A in 2007
Skai, formerly known as Kenshoo, is a global leader in agile marketing software, providing solutions that empower marketers to build brands and generate demand across various media channels. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools for management and optimization, audience targeting, measurement, and forecasting, enabling clients to effectively navigate the complexities of digital advertising. Skai's platform is utilized by brands, agencies, and developers to manage nearly $350 billion in annual client sales revenue through search, social, mobile, and display advertising. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, education, financial services, and retail, and has established partnerships with major platforms such as Facebook and Google. With a presence in over 190 countries and numerous international offices, Skai caters to many prominent clients, including several Fortune 50 companies and leading global advertising agencies. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tel-Aviv, Israel, Skai continues to drive innovation in the marketing technology sector.

KAYAK

Series D in 2007
KAYAK helps millions of travelers around the globe make confident travel decisions. As one of the world’s leading travel search engines, KAYAK searches other sites to show travelers the information they need to find the right flights, hotels, rental cars and vacation packages. KAYAK offers a variety of tools and features such as KAYAK trips, explore, and price forecast. In addition, KAYAK also manages a portfolio of metasearch brands including: SWOODOO, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined that together process 6 billion queries across our platforms each year. KAYAK is part of Booking Holdings Inc. and operates sites in more than 60 countries and territories. KAYAK was launched in the US in 2004 by a team of industry leaders including Steve Hafner (CEO) a co-founder of Orbitz, Paul English (CTO) a former VP of technology at Intuit, Terrell Jones (Chairman), founder of Travelocity, and Greg Slyngstad (Director), a co-founder of Expedia.

Kontera

Series B in 2007
Kontera Technologies specializes in Internet-based big data marketing solutions for marketers and publishers. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company has developed a content activation platform that analyzes over 400 million daily conversations and content views in real-time across 15,000 exclusive publishers and many of the most visited websites. This platform identifies current interest trends and activates brand content across Display, Mobile, and Social environments, allowing it to engage more than 170 million consumers each month. Prominent advertisers, including major automotive and consumer goods companies, utilize Kontera's services to create unique brand experiences. The company is supported by notable investors and maintains offices in several major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, and London.

SearchMe

Series C in 2007
SearchMe, Inc. is a search engine solutions provider based in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2004 by Randy Adams and John Holland, the company launched its visual search engine into private beta in March 2008. SearchMe distinguishes itself by employing a visual interface that organizes search results into categories, aiming to enhance the user experience by minimizing irrelevant results. The concept originated when Mark Kvamme, the company's chairman, recognized the need for a more efficient search method after struggling to find specific motocross articles. This insight led to the development of a search engine that displays large images of web pages, allowing users to quickly identify relevant content. After over three years of research and development, SearchMe emerged as a solution designed to leverage the vastness of the Internet and the increasingly visual nature of online interactions.

StrongView

Series B in 2007
StrongView, based in Redwood City, California, is a prominent provider of email and cross-channel marketing solutions that focus on enhancing customer relationship marketing through contextual understanding. The company offers tools that allow brands to recognize and respond to the evolving circumstances of consumers at each stage of engagement, thereby delivering more relevant and timely interactions. Recognized for its innovative approach, StrongView aims to challenge traditional marketing methods by prioritizing customer context as a crucial element in creating value for both brands and consumers. It operates as part of Selligent, further solidifying its position in the marketing technology landscape.

Mahalo

Series B in 2007
Mahalo is a human-powered search engine founded by entrepreneur Jason Calacanis. It differentiates itself by generating search results through a team of profile builders who create detailed pages for approximately 10,000 unique queries, with plans to expand to 25,000 queries. The search results are non-algorithmic, resulting in deep and useful content, although the process is slower than automated engines. For queries without a dedicated page, Mahalo supplements results with information from Google. The layout combines elements of traditional search engines and Wikipedia, with factual information provided alongside categorized links. Users can submit their own links for consideration, which are voted on before publication. Despite its slow growth due to the manual curation process, Mahalo functions without revenue for several years, positioning itself as an alternative to major search engines and knowledge-sharing platforms.

Skyrider

Venture Round in 2006
Skyrider, Inc. designs and markets Peer to Peer (P2P) networking solutions. Its platform enables online content delivery and publishing, data analysis, report generation, and online marketing and advertising services. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California with an additional office in Kfar Saba, Israel.

Kontera

Series A in 2006
Kontera Technologies specializes in Internet-based big data marketing solutions for marketers and publishers. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company has developed a content activation platform that analyzes over 400 million daily conversations and content views in real-time across 15,000 exclusive publishers and many of the most visited websites. This platform identifies current interest trends and activates brand content across Display, Mobile, and Social environments, allowing it to engage more than 170 million consumers each month. Prominent advertisers, including major automotive and consumer goods companies, utilize Kontera's services to create unique brand experiences. The company is supported by notable investors and maintains offices in several major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, and London.

Insider Pages

Series A in 2006
Insider Pages, based in San Francisco, California, is a platform that enables users to read and post reviews about local services that are significant to parents and homeowners, such as healthcare providers, contractors, and educational institutions. Launched in 2004, the site features a comprehensive Doctor Finder tool, which allows users to search for medical professionals based on various criteria, including specialty, insurance accepted, patient ratings, and experience. Insider Pages has amassed over 2 million consumer reviews and provides detailed profiles on more than 900,000 doctors and dentists, enhancing the search experience for patients. The platform aims to facilitate informed decisions by leveraging community recommendations. Over the years, Insider Pages has faced challenges, including significant layoffs in 2007, but it continues to serve as a valuable resource for finding trusted local businesses.

Kavam.com

Series B in 2006
A web index, in construction, whose purpose is to provide a simple method for consumers to define their own search engines.

StrongView

Series B in 2006
StrongView, based in Redwood City, California, is a prominent provider of email and cross-channel marketing solutions that focus on enhancing customer relationship marketing through contextual understanding. The company offers tools that allow brands to recognize and respond to the evolving circumstances of consumers at each stage of engagement, thereby delivering more relevant and timely interactions. Recognized for its innovative approach, StrongView aims to challenge traditional marketing methods by prioritizing customer context as a crucial element in creating value for both brands and consumers. It operates as part of Selligent, further solidifying its position in the marketing technology landscape.

Guruji

Series A in 2006
Guruji.com is the first crawler based search engine developed completely in India and designed to make search simple for Indian users. Their proprietary algorithms automatically identify content on the web and organize it in such a way that Indian users get search results that are relevant to them. Started by two IIT-Delhi graduates Anurag Dod and Gaurav Mishra, Guruji.com now offers search verticals like Music, Finance, Image, City, Movie Timings besides web search. They also run a ad network under the adGuru banner.

SearchMe

Series B in 2006
SearchMe, Inc. is a search engine solutions provider based in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2004 by Randy Adams and John Holland, the company launched its visual search engine into private beta in March 2008. SearchMe distinguishes itself by employing a visual interface that organizes search results into categories, aiming to enhance the user experience by minimizing irrelevant results. The concept originated when Mark Kvamme, the company's chairman, recognized the need for a more efficient search method after struggling to find specific motocross articles. This insight led to the development of a search engine that displays large images of web pages, allowing users to quickly identify relevant content. After over three years of research and development, SearchMe emerged as a solution designed to leverage the vastness of the Internet and the increasingly visual nature of online interactions.

Mahalo

Series A in 2006
Mahalo is a human-powered search engine founded by entrepreneur Jason Calacanis. It differentiates itself by generating search results through a team of profile builders who create detailed pages for approximately 10,000 unique queries, with plans to expand to 25,000 queries. The search results are non-algorithmic, resulting in deep and useful content, although the process is slower than automated engines. For queries without a dedicated page, Mahalo supplements results with information from Google. The layout combines elements of traditional search engines and Wikipedia, with factual information provided alongside categorized links. Users can submit their own links for consideration, which are voted on before publication. Despite its slow growth due to the manual curation process, Mahalo functions without revenue for several years, positioning itself as an alternative to major search engines and knowledge-sharing platforms.

Skyrider

Series B in 2005
Skyrider, Inc. designs and markets Peer to Peer (P2P) networking solutions. Its platform enables online content delivery and publishing, data analysis, report generation, and online marketing and advertising services. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California with an additional office in Kfar Saba, Israel.

SearchMe

Series A in 2005
SearchMe, Inc. is a search engine solutions provider based in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2004 by Randy Adams and John Holland, the company launched its visual search engine into private beta in March 2008. SearchMe distinguishes itself by employing a visual interface that organizes search results into categories, aiming to enhance the user experience by minimizing irrelevant results. The concept originated when Mark Kvamme, the company's chairman, recognized the need for a more efficient search method after struggling to find specific motocross articles. This insight led to the development of a search engine that displays large images of web pages, allowing users to quickly identify relevant content. After over three years of research and development, SearchMe emerged as a solution designed to leverage the vastness of the Internet and the increasingly visual nature of online interactions.

Kontera

Venture Round in 2005
Kontera Technologies specializes in Internet-based big data marketing solutions for marketers and publishers. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company has developed a content activation platform that analyzes over 400 million daily conversations and content views in real-time across 15,000 exclusive publishers and many of the most visited websites. This platform identifies current interest trends and activates brand content across Display, Mobile, and Social environments, allowing it to engage more than 170 million consumers each month. Prominent advertisers, including major automotive and consumer goods companies, utilize Kontera's services to create unique brand experiences. The company is supported by notable investors and maintains offices in several major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, and London.

KAYAK

Series B in 2004
KAYAK helps millions of travelers around the globe make confident travel decisions. As one of the world’s leading travel search engines, KAYAK searches other sites to show travelers the information they need to find the right flights, hotels, rental cars and vacation packages. KAYAK offers a variety of tools and features such as KAYAK trips, explore, and price forecast. In addition, KAYAK also manages a portfolio of metasearch brands including: SWOODOO, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined that together process 6 billion queries across our platforms each year. KAYAK is part of Booking Holdings Inc. and operates sites in more than 60 countries and territories. KAYAK was launched in the US in 2004 by a team of industry leaders including Steve Hafner (CEO) a co-founder of Orbitz, Paul English (CTO) a former VP of technology at Intuit, Terrell Jones (Chairman), founder of Travelocity, and Greg Slyngstad (Director), a co-founder of Expedia.

StrongView

Series A in 2004
StrongView, based in Redwood City, California, is a prominent provider of email and cross-channel marketing solutions that focus on enhancing customer relationship marketing through contextual understanding. The company offers tools that allow brands to recognize and respond to the evolving circumstances of consumers at each stage of engagement, thereby delivering more relevant and timely interactions. Recognized for its innovative approach, StrongView aims to challenge traditional marketing methods by prioritizing customer context as a crucial element in creating value for both brands and consumers. It operates as part of Selligent, further solidifying its position in the marketing technology landscape.

iPhrase Technologies

Series B in 2001
Maximize your return on self-service system investments iPhrase® Technologies, Inc. is the leading provider of self-service search and navigation software for mission-critical applications. Their One Step™ platform simplifies access to all your high-value information. Through a unique combination of technologies, including natural language processing, multi-source retrieval, dynamic presentation, and in-depth analytics, One Step delivers an online search and navigation experience that is second to none. With One Step, your customers and employees will see a clear difference—with superior relevancy and usability in search results that leverage all your product, service, and information assets. Whether in data, documents, or applications, One Step covers all your information resources. With One Step, you will see a far better return on your technology investments with a self-service search solution that supports and works with your existing systems. The business results are clear—increased revenue, decreased costs, improved customer satisfaction, and increased productivity. Their goal is simple—they want to help you deliver an online experience that equals that found in person or through higher-cost channels, such as e-mail, chat, and phone. iPhrase is proud to deliver a powerful ROI for critical applications at such leading companies as Charles Schwab & Co., Neiman Marcus, LexisNexis and TD Waterhouse. Their investors include Charles River Ventures, Greylock, Reed Elsevier Ventures, Sequoia Capital, TD Capital Technology Ventures, and Bain Capital. Founded by former MIT researchers and business leaders, iPhrase has offices in Cambridge, MA and San Mateo, CA.

Vendeo

Series C in 2000
Vendeo operates a comprehensive online platform that features classifieds for a variety of used products, including cars, property, and job listings. The platform caters to both individual sellers and buyers, facilitating transactions across multiple categories. In addition to its classifieds, Vendeo is associated with Vendio Services, which specializes in providing eCommerce software designed to assist small to medium-sized merchants in managing their online sales efficiently. This integrated solution enables merchants to sell across various channels, streamlining their operations and helping them reach a broader audience. The company is recognized for its user-friendly approach and has garnered a significant user base, contributing to a robust marketplace for second-hand goods and eCommerce services.

EventSource

Venture Round in 2000
EventSource, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Ohio, Illinois, specializes in providing a range of linen, furniture, and accessory rentals for events. The company also operates a business-to-business e-commerce networking platform designed for meeting planners globally. This platform serves as a comprehensive and unbiased resource for professionals, facilitating the planning of conferences, meetings, training sessions, and trade shows. EventSource enables users to research and book venues such as hotels, convention centers, and resorts, streamlining the event planning process.

iPhrase Technologies

Venture Round in 2000
Maximize your return on self-service system investments iPhrase® Technologies, Inc. is the leading provider of self-service search and navigation software for mission-critical applications. Their One Step™ platform simplifies access to all your high-value information. Through a unique combination of technologies, including natural language processing, multi-source retrieval, dynamic presentation, and in-depth analytics, One Step delivers an online search and navigation experience that is second to none. With One Step, your customers and employees will see a clear difference—with superior relevancy and usability in search results that leverage all your product, service, and information assets. Whether in data, documents, or applications, One Step covers all your information resources. With One Step, you will see a far better return on your technology investments with a self-service search solution that supports and works with your existing systems. The business results are clear—increased revenue, decreased costs, improved customer satisfaction, and increased productivity. Their goal is simple—they want to help you deliver an online experience that equals that found in person or through higher-cost channels, such as e-mail, chat, and phone. iPhrase is proud to deliver a powerful ROI for critical applications at such leading companies as Charles Schwab & Co., Neiman Marcus, LexisNexis and TD Waterhouse. Their investors include Charles River Ventures, Greylock, Reed Elsevier Ventures, Sequoia Capital, TD Capital Technology Ventures, and Bain Capital. Founded by former MIT researchers and business leaders, iPhrase has offices in Cambridge, MA and San Mateo, CA.

Vendeo

Series B in 1999
Vendeo operates a comprehensive online platform that features classifieds for a variety of used products, including cars, property, and job listings. The platform caters to both individual sellers and buyers, facilitating transactions across multiple categories. In addition to its classifieds, Vendeo is associated with Vendio Services, which specializes in providing eCommerce software designed to assist small to medium-sized merchants in managing their online sales efficiently. This integrated solution enables merchants to sell across various channels, streamlining their operations and helping them reach a broader audience. The company is recognized for its user-friendly approach and has garnered a significant user base, contributing to a robust marketplace for second-hand goods and eCommerce services.

Google

Series A in 1999
Google is a multinational corporation that specializes in a wide range of internet-related services and products. Its core offerings include Google Search, a leading search engine; Google Ads, an auction-based advertising program; and YouTube, a platform for video sharing and advertising. Google also provides various tools and services such as Google Drive for file storage and collaboration, Google Cloud for infrastructure and data management, and Android, an open-source mobile operating system. In addition, Google AI focuses on advancing artificial intelligence through research and product integration. The company is involved in philanthropic efforts through Google.org, which supports nonprofit organizations and innovative technological solutions to global challenges. Founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in Mountain View, California, Google continues to play a significant role in shaping the internet and technology landscape worldwide.

Yahoo

Series B in 1995
Yahoo operates as a comprehensive online web portal that delivers a wide array of content, including news on topics such as finance, lifestyle, entertainment, and travel. Founded in 1994 by Jerry Yang and David Filo, the company offers a variety of internet services and products, including email, instant messaging, and mobile blogging tools. Yahoo also features search products like Yahoo! Search, Yellow Pages, and Maps, along with information services and user engagement platforms. Additionally, Yahoo provides marketing and advertising solutions that utilize data and technology to help advertisers effectively reach their target audiences. With a workforce exceeding 12,000 employees, Yahoo serves over 500 million users globally.

Yahoo

Series A in 1995
Yahoo operates as a comprehensive online web portal that delivers a wide array of content, including news on topics such as finance, lifestyle, entertainment, and travel. Founded in 1994 by Jerry Yang and David Filo, the company offers a variety of internet services and products, including email, instant messaging, and mobile blogging tools. Yahoo also features search products like Yahoo! Search, Yellow Pages, and Maps, along with information services and user engagement platforms. Additionally, Yahoo provides marketing and advertising solutions that utilize data and technology to help advertisers effectively reach their target audiences. With a workforce exceeding 12,000 employees, Yahoo serves over 500 million users globally.
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