Sequoia Capital

Venture Capital Menlo Park, United States Est. 1972
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Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in incubation, seed-stage, early-stage, and growth-stage investments in private companies. It also invests in public companies. The firm seeks to invest in all sectors, with a focus on energy, financial, enterprise, healthcare, internet, and mobile start-ups.

Sequoia Capital was founded by Don Valentine in November 1972 and is based in Menlo Park, California. In September 2016, Sequoia Capital Israel, the firm's subsidiary, which raised five funds to invest specifically in Israeli startups, with the last two funds in the region of $200 million, announced it will make new investments only through its American fund, Sequoia Capital.

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What was a significant operational development for Sequoia Capital in Israel in September 2016?
In September 2016, Sequoia Capital Israel announced it would make new investments only through its American fund, Sequoia Capital, discontinuing its dedicated Israeli funds after raising five, with the last two being around $200 million each.
What is Sequoia Capital's primary investment focus based on its stated strategy?
Sequoia Capital specializes in incubation, seed-stage, early-stage, and growth-stage investments across all sectors, with a particular focus on energy, financial, enterprise, healthcare, internet, and mobile start-ups.
What notable investment did Sequoia Capital make in the AI sector in April 2026?
In April 2026, Sequoia Capital raised $7 billion to expand its AI bets, indicating a strong focus on artificial intelligence.
Which Israeli cyber startup did Sequoia Capital lead a significant Series A round for in March 2026?
In March 2026, Sequoia Capital led a $30 million Series A round for Edra, a New York-based startup that helps companies automate workflows using operational data.
What was a major exit for Sequoia Capital in March 2025?
In March 2025, Sequoia Capital saw a significant exit with the acquisition of its portfolio company Wiz by Google for $32 billion.
Which Israeli cybersecurity company did Sequoia Capital invest heavily in during 2024-2026?
Sequoia Capital made multiple investments in Cyera, including rounds of $300 million in April 2024, $540 million in June 2025, and $400 million in December 2025, totaling over $1.2 billion.
What was Sequoia Capital's investment strategy regarding Israel in late 2025?
In October 2025, Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire stated that the firm was accelerating investments in Israel despite the war, with a significant portion of a new fund allocated for Tel Aviv's tech scene.
What was the valuation of cyber startup Spirit three months after its launch, following a $50 million raise in January 2026, with Sequoia Capital's involvement?
In January 2026, just three months after its launch, cyber startup Spirit was valued at $400 million after raising $50 million, with Sequoia Capital participating in the round.
What was a significant acquisition involving a Sequoia Capital portfolio company in February 2019?
In February 2019, Alooma, a Sequoia Capital portfolio company, was acquired by Google.
What was the largest investment amount made by Sequoia Capital in a single round, according to startupim data?
According to startupim data, Sequoia Capital's largest single investment was $1 billion in Safe Superintelligence in September 2024.