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 Ride Sharing

Bounce

Venture Round in 2023
Bounce (formerly known as Metro Bikes) is a smart mobility solution, with a mission of making daily commute stress-free, time-saving, reliable, and convenient. With a breakthrough technology that lets users access the bike with just an OTP, the Keyless bikes, have not only done away with keys, but the whole process of renting a bike has just become devoid of any physical or human intervention. With Bounce's new One Way Rental service, users can now pick up and drop the bike anywhere they need to and be done with the ride. This is aimed at providing a seamless first mile and last-mile connectivity to metro users. Founded in 2014, Bounce aims at decongesting the roads by encouraging commuters to choose public transport by delivering convenient options to rent bikes and reach their destinations from metro stations. It is based in Bangalore, India.

Bounce

Series D in 2020
Bounce (formerly known as Metro Bikes) is a smart mobility solution, with a mission of making daily commute stress-free, time-saving, reliable, and convenient. With a breakthrough technology that lets users access the bike with just an OTP, the Keyless bikes, have not only done away with keys, but the whole process of renting a bike has just become devoid of any physical or human intervention. With Bounce's new One Way Rental service, users can now pick up and drop the bike anywhere they need to and be done with the ride. This is aimed at providing a seamless first mile and last-mile connectivity to metro users. Founded in 2014, Bounce aims at decongesting the roads by encouraging commuters to choose public transport by delivering convenient options to rent bikes and reach their destinations from metro stations. It is based in Bangalore, India.

Bounce

Series C in 2019
Bounce (formerly known as Metro Bikes) is a smart mobility solution, with a mission of making daily commute stress-free, time-saving, reliable, and convenient. With a breakthrough technology that lets users access the bike with just an OTP, the Keyless bikes, have not only done away with keys, but the whole process of renting a bike has just become devoid of any physical or human intervention. With Bounce's new One Way Rental service, users can now pick up and drop the bike anywhere they need to and be done with the ride. This is aimed at providing a seamless first mile and last-mile connectivity to metro users. Founded in 2014, Bounce aims at decongesting the roads by encouraging commuters to choose public transport by delivering convenient options to rent bikes and reach their destinations from metro stations. It is based in Bangalore, India.

QuickRide

Series B in 2019
QuickRide is a ride-sharing application founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bangalore, India. The platform connects commuters traveling in the same direction in real time, allowing users to invite others to join their ride or accept invitations from fellow users. QuickRide's mobile application uses an algorithm to match riders and passengers based on their pickup and drop-off locations, enhancing the efficiency of daily commutes. The app offers features such as real-time location tracking, a live map for status updates, and a group chat option for seamless coordination among participants. Additionally, QuickRide facilitates cashless transactions and allows users to manage payments through a points system with fixed per-kilometer charges. By providing these services, QuickRide aims to reduce commuting costs, alleviate traffic congestion, and contribute to decreased air pollution.

Bounce

Series B in 2019
Bounce (formerly known as Metro Bikes) is a smart mobility solution, with a mission of making daily commute stress-free, time-saving, reliable, and convenient. With a breakthrough technology that lets users access the bike with just an OTP, the Keyless bikes, have not only done away with keys, but the whole process of renting a bike has just become devoid of any physical or human intervention. With Bounce's new One Way Rental service, users can now pick up and drop the bike anywhere they need to and be done with the ride. This is aimed at providing a seamless first mile and last-mile connectivity to metro users. Founded in 2014, Bounce aims at decongesting the roads by encouraging commuters to choose public transport by delivering convenient options to rent bikes and reach their destinations from metro stations. It is based in Bangalore, India.

Bounce

Series A in 2018
Bounce (formerly known as Metro Bikes) is a smart mobility solution, with a mission of making daily commute stress-free, time-saving, reliable, and convenient. With a breakthrough technology that lets users access the bike with just an OTP, the Keyless bikes, have not only done away with keys, but the whole process of renting a bike has just become devoid of any physical or human intervention. With Bounce's new One Way Rental service, users can now pick up and drop the bike anywhere they need to and be done with the ride. This is aimed at providing a seamless first mile and last-mile connectivity to metro users. Founded in 2014, Bounce aims at decongesting the roads by encouraging commuters to choose public transport by delivering convenient options to rent bikes and reach their destinations from metro stations. It is based in Bangalore, India.

Dadao

Series B in 2018
Car sharing platform

Dida Chuxing

Series D in 2017
Dida Chuxing operates an online travel platform offering taxi-hailing and carpooling services in China, with a focus on developing real rides and smart taxis to meet users' travel needs.

Ola

Series F in 2015
Ola is a mobile technology platform based in India that connects passengers with a variety of transportation options, including cabs, auto-rickshaws, bikes, and shuttle buses. Founded by Ankit Bhati and Bhavish Aggarwal in December 2010, the company operates its services through a mobile application available on Windows, Android, and iOS platforms. Ola's platform is designed to provide convenient and transparent ride-hailing services, enabling users to book city taxis, outstation travel, car rentals, and corporate travel. With its headquarters in Bengaluru and additional offices across the country, Ola aims to enhance urban mobility by offering a broad network of transportation solutions. Additionally, Ola Café focuses on delivering food from top-rated local restaurants to customers within 20 minutes, further diversifying the company’s offerings.

Tiantian Yongche

Series B in 2015
Tiantian Yongche is a carpool and ridesharing app. Tiantian Yongche currently operates in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Tianjin, Chengdu, and a handful of smaller cities.

Zoomcar

Series A in 2014
Zoomcar is an online car-sharing marketplace operating in emerging markets like India, Southeast Asia, and Egypt since 2013. It connects car owners ('Hosts') with individuals needing temporary vehicles ('Guests'), facilitating safe and convenient car sharing. Zoomcar offers over 20,000 cars across 50 cities, empowering Hosts to earn passive income while providing Guests with affordable driving experiences.

Haha Pinche

Series A in 2014
Haha Pinche is a Chinese carpooling app launched in January of 2014. Haha Pinche is not the first of its kind for China, but is the first with a potential to succeed. The service validates drivers and lets users schedule rides and make payments to the car owner. Haha Pinche is backed by a Chinese national insurance company which adds a great deal of clout to the startup’s relatively unknown brand name. Haha Pinche is easy to use for drivers and passengers. Drivers are able to sign up and input the details of their carpooling schedule including their vehicle information, route, and commute schedule. Passengers on the other hand include information about their location, their destination, and their time frame and the app connects them with a driver. Haha Pinche is an innovative solution to reducing China's congested roads and its polluted cities.

Ola

Series C in 2014
Ola is a mobile technology platform based in India that connects passengers with a variety of transportation options, including cabs, auto-rickshaws, bikes, and shuttle buses. Founded by Ankit Bhati and Bhavish Aggarwal in December 2010, the company operates its services through a mobile application available on Windows, Android, and iOS platforms. Ola's platform is designed to provide convenient and transparent ride-hailing services, enabling users to book city taxis, outstation travel, car rentals, and corporate travel. With its headquarters in Bengaluru and additional offices across the country, Ola aims to enhance urban mobility by offering a broad network of transportation solutions. Additionally, Ola Café focuses on delivering food from top-rated local restaurants to customers within 20 minutes, further diversifying the company’s offerings.

AutoNavi

Series A in 2006
AutoNavi Holdings Limited is a prominent Chinese provider of digital map content and navigation solutions, headquartered in Beijing. The company has developed a comprehensive mobile and internet location-based service platform that addresses a wide array of customer needs. This platform enables AutoNavi to operate under both B2B and B2C models, offering integrated navigation and location-based solutions tailored specifically for the Chinese market. Its services include automotive navigation, mobile and internet location-based applications, as well as solutions for public sector and enterprise use. Additionally, AutoNavi's offerings encompass bike sharing, taxi booking, real-time traffic updates, voice navigation, and preferred route services. The company has formed strategic alliances with notable organizations, enhancing its capabilities and market presence.
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