Sequoia Capital
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Sequoia is one of the most storied venture firms, known for launching category-defining startups from seed through successful exits. Their global footprint spans the U.S., Europe, India, China, and SE Asia. They typically write early-stage chunks but also manage massive growth investments (~$2M average in growth fund). Their track record—Apple, YouTube, Stripe—demonstrates their knack for picking winners early.
Fund Size:
~$85 B AUM as of 2022
Average Check Size:
Roughly $500K–$50M, with the growth fund averaging ~$2M per deal
Location:
Menlo Park, California
Stage Focus:
Seed through growth stage (globally deployed across U.S., Europe, Asia)
Portfolio Focus:
Broad tech – consumer internet, enterprise software, fintech, healthcare, defense tech
Household Brands:
Apple, YouTube, Stripe, Instacart, WhatsApp
Contact:
Jess Lee (Partner) jess.lee@sequoiacap.com
Alfred Lin (Partner) alfred.lin@sequoiacap.com
