Sequoia Capital Israel

Sequoia Capital Israel is a venture capital firm that backs startups and growth companies across seed to late-stage rounds, with a focus on Israel. It invests across sectors including fintech, financial services, internet, mobile, technology, and healthcare, spanning banking, payments, advertising, ecommerce, data, security, software, and related enabling tech. Typical commitments range from 100,000 to 1 million in seed, 1 to 10 million in early venture, and 10 to 100 million in growth rounds. The firm is based in Tel Aviv and operates as part of Sequoia Capital's global network.

Rohit Agarwal

Vice President and Principal

Helen Fan

Vice President

Fu Xin

Partner

Marie Klemchuk

CFO

Shmil Levy

Investor

Past deals in Hospitality

ELIVAAS

Seed Round in 2023
ELIVAAS is a luxury apartment management startup that provides customers with a vacation home rental platform. Its platform helps owners monetize, monitor, and maintain their vacation rental homes.

Wobot Intelligence

Seed Round in 2020
Wobot Intelligence enhances operational efficiency by transforming existing CCTV cameras into AI-driven compliance tools. It offers industry-specific modules like hygiene and safety checks, benefiting sectors such as Food, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Retail, and Pharma. Wobot automatically identifies deviations from standard operating procedures, alerts stakeholders, and provides insights through a dashboard.

Qingzhu

Series B in 2020
Qingzhu is a hotel industry group integrating hotel management, information technology and procurement and trade. Its main business is to realize the chain of individual hotels through light franchise, and help hotels improve through brand, operation and system. Operating efficiency, increase revenue.

Hmlet

Series B in 2019
Hmlet is a co-living company that provides rooms and full apartments primarily for young working professionals and international talent. Established in 2016 in Singapore, Hmlet has expanded its operations to cities such as Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney, and Melbourne. The company aims to simplify housing for individuals relocating or residing in these urban areas by offering affordable accommodations and fostering a sense of community. Residents can share living spaces, participate in various monthly events like yoga classes and networking sessions, and engage in activities that promote collaboration and connection. Hmlet's focus on creating a safe and secure living environment enables its members to balance their lifestyles and finances effectively.

Qingzhu

Series A in 2019
Qingzhu is a hotel industry group integrating hotel management, information technology and procurement and trade. Its main business is to realize the chain of individual hotels through light franchise, and help hotels improve through brand, operation and system. Operating efficiency, increase revenue.

Hmlet

Series A in 2018
Hmlet is a co-living company that provides rooms and full apartments primarily for young working professionals and international talent. Established in 2016 in Singapore, Hmlet has expanded its operations to cities such as Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney, and Melbourne. The company aims to simplify housing for individuals relocating or residing in these urban areas by offering affordable accommodations and fostering a sense of community. Residents can share living spaces, participate in various monthly events like yoga classes and networking sessions, and engage in activities that promote collaboration and connection. Hmlet's focus on creating a safe and secure living environment enables its members to balance their lifestyles and finances effectively.

OYO

Series E in 2018
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company based in Ahmedabad, India, that was founded in 2013. The company specializes in owning and operating a network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, which are available for booking through its mobile application. OYO aims to provide affordable and comfortable accommodation options, catering to both budget-conscious travelers and those seeking premium experiences. By offering technology-driven solutions, OYO empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners in the hospitality sector, enhancing their operational efficiency and revenue potential. The company is a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited and is recognized for its commitment to delivering quality services comparable to those of five-star hotels while remaining accessible to a broader audience.

OYO

Series D in 2017
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company based in Ahmedabad, India, that was founded in 2013. The company specializes in owning and operating a network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, which are available for booking through its mobile application. OYO aims to provide affordable and comfortable accommodation options, catering to both budget-conscious travelers and those seeking premium experiences. By offering technology-driven solutions, OYO empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners in the hospitality sector, enhancing their operational efficiency and revenue potential. The company is a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited and is recognized for its commitment to delivering quality services comparable to those of five-star hotels while remaining accessible to a broader audience.

ixigo

Series B in 2017
ixigo is an AI-based travel app founded in 2007 by Aloke Bajpai and Rajnish Kumar, catering to over 150 million users in India. The platform enables travellers to organise, book, and track their trips through a network of more than 120 travel suppliers and online travel agencies, covering flights, trains, hotels, buses, and cabs. ixigo aims to provide trustworthy and personalised travel recommendations. It has gained recognition as one of the fastest-growing travel apps, ranking as the second most downloaded in India and the sixth globally on the Google Play Store as of 2018. The company has been at the forefront of innovation in the travel sector, leveraging advancements in AI, voice technology, and machine learning. ixigo has received multiple accolades, including the Phocuswright people's choice award for its AI-driven voice-based travel assistant, TARA, and the best UI/UX award for its flights app at the Google India App Summit in 2018.

ixigo

Venture Round in 2016
ixigo is an AI-based travel app founded in 2007 by Aloke Bajpai and Rajnish Kumar, catering to over 150 million users in India. The platform enables travellers to organise, book, and track their trips through a network of more than 120 travel suppliers and online travel agencies, covering flights, trains, hotels, buses, and cabs. ixigo aims to provide trustworthy and personalised travel recommendations. It has gained recognition as one of the fastest-growing travel apps, ranking as the second most downloaded in India and the sixth globally on the Google Play Store as of 2018. The company has been at the forefront of innovation in the travel sector, leveraging advancements in AI, voice technology, and machine learning. ixigo has received multiple accolades, including the Phocuswright people's choice award for its AI-driven voice-based travel assistant, TARA, and the best UI/UX award for its flights app at the Google India App Summit in 2018.

OYO

Series C in 2016
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company based in Ahmedabad, India, that was founded in 2013. The company specializes in owning and operating a network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, which are available for booking through its mobile application. OYO aims to provide affordable and comfortable accommodation options, catering to both budget-conscious travelers and those seeking premium experiences. By offering technology-driven solutions, OYO empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners in the hospitality sector, enhancing their operational efficiency and revenue potential. The company is a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited and is recognized for its commitment to delivering quality services comparable to those of five-star hotels while remaining accessible to a broader audience.

OYO

Series B in 2015
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company based in Ahmedabad, India, that was founded in 2013. The company specializes in owning and operating a network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, which are available for booking through its mobile application. OYO aims to provide affordable and comfortable accommodation options, catering to both budget-conscious travelers and those seeking premium experiences. By offering technology-driven solutions, OYO empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners in the hospitality sector, enhancing their operational efficiency and revenue potential. The company is a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited and is recognized for its commitment to delivering quality services comparable to those of five-star hotels while remaining accessible to a broader audience.

Tuniu Corporation

Post in 2015
Tuniu Corporation is a China-based online leisure travel company that offers a wide selection of packaged tours, including organized and self-guided itineraries, along with travel-related services for leisure travelers. Its offerings cover tickets to attractions, visa applications, accommodations, insurance, car rental, and hotel bookings, plus air, train, and bus tickets and advertising services to tourism boards and bureaus. The company serves customers through its online platform and mobile apps, a primary call center in Nanjing and regional centers in Suqian, and various offline retail locations in China. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Nanjing, it positions itself as a one-stop platform for Chinese consumers seeking leisure travel products and services, combining digital channels with an offline service network.

OYO

Series A in 2015
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company based in Ahmedabad, India, that was founded in 2013. The company specializes in owning and operating a network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, which are available for booking through its mobile application. OYO aims to provide affordable and comfortable accommodation options, catering to both budget-conscious travelers and those seeking premium experiences. By offering technology-driven solutions, OYO empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners in the hospitality sector, enhancing their operational efficiency and revenue potential. The company is a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited and is recognized for its commitment to delivering quality services comparable to those of five-star hotels while remaining accessible to a broader audience.

YaoChuFa

Series C in 2014
YaoChuFa, founded in October 2011, operates as a developer and operator of an online tourism service platform. The company focuses on providing comprehensive "travel around" package services centered around major cities and their neighboring areas, offering one-day tourism packages. These packages feature carefully curated boutique resorts, specialty restaurants, and tickets to popular tourist attractions, ensuring a high standard of quality with 4-5 star accommodations. YaoChuFa's offerings cater specifically to families and parents traveling with children, with packages starting at approximately 2000. By exploring a range of tourism products and services, YaoChuFa aims to deliver economic, convenient, and satisfying travel experiences for its customers.

OYO

Seed Round in 2014
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company based in Ahmedabad, India, that was founded in 2013. The company specializes in owning and operating a network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, which are available for booking through its mobile application. OYO aims to provide affordable and comfortable accommodation options, catering to both budget-conscious travelers and those seeking premium experiences. By offering technology-driven solutions, OYO empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners in the hospitality sector, enhancing their operational efficiency and revenue potential. The company is a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited and is recognized for its commitment to delivering quality services comparable to those of five-star hotels while remaining accessible to a broader audience.

Lvmama

Series C in 2011
Lvmama Tourism is a prominent e-tourism platform based in China, established in 2008. Specializing in both domestic and international travel services, it primarily functions as a business-to-consumer website that offers a range of DIY tour advisory and booking options. Lvmama has evolved into a comprehensive tourism resource, featuring discount tickets, free walkers, and resort hotels, alongside services such as group tours and long-distance travel. The platform lists over 6,000 scenic spots and resort hotels, as well as collaborations with numerous tourism bureaus and airline companies worldwide. It caters to travelers across all provinces and municipalities in China, covering destinations across five continents and over 50 countries and regions, thus providing users with a convenient and diverse travel experience.

Tuniu Corporation

Series C in 2011
Tuniu Corporation is a China-based online leisure travel company that offers a wide selection of packaged tours, including organized and self-guided itineraries, along with travel-related services for leisure travelers. Its offerings cover tickets to attractions, visa applications, accommodations, insurance, car rental, and hotel bookings, plus air, train, and bus tickets and advertising services to tourism boards and bureaus. The company serves customers through its online platform and mobile apps, a primary call center in Nanjing and regional centers in Suqian, and various offline retail locations in China. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Nanjing, it positions itself as a one-stop platform for Chinese consumers seeking leisure travel products and services, combining digital channels with an offline service network.

Lvmama

Series B in 2010
Lvmama Tourism is a prominent e-tourism platform based in China, established in 2008. Specializing in both domestic and international travel services, it primarily functions as a business-to-consumer website that offers a range of DIY tour advisory and booking options. Lvmama has evolved into a comprehensive tourism resource, featuring discount tickets, free walkers, and resort hotels, alongside services such as group tours and long-distance travel. The platform lists over 6,000 scenic spots and resort hotels, as well as collaborations with numerous tourism bureaus and airline companies worldwide. It caters to travelers across all provinces and municipalities in China, covering destinations across five continents and over 50 countries and regions, thus providing users with a convenient and diverse travel experience.
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