Sequoia Capital

Venture Capital Active Menlo Park, United States Est. 1972
Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
78
in our dataset
Rounds participated
198
Rounds led
21
Rounds' value
$10.7B
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
B Round, Seed, D Round, E Round, A Round, F Round, G Round

About

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.

Portfolio · 78

Cyera
Cloud Native Data Security Platform
Led ★ 7 rounds $2.3B committed Latest: 2026-06
Decart.AI
AI Infrastructure for Scalable, Efficient Model Training
Led ★ 4 rounds $453.0M committed Latest: 2026-05
Kela AI Systems
Operating System for Military Systems
Led ★ 3 rounds $271.0M committed Latest: 2026-05
Oasis Security
Agentic Access Management Platform
Led ★ 3 rounds $190.0M committed Latest: 2026-03
Spirit Security
Cybersecurity Stealth Mode Startup
Led ★ 1 round $50.0M committed Latest: 2026-01
Eon
Cloud-native Data Recovery System
Led ★ 2 rounds $320.0M committed Latest: 2025-12
Zafran Security
Risk & Mitigation Platform
Led ★ 3 rounds $125.0M committed Latest: 2025-12
Irregular
AI-security Lab for Next GenAI Threats
Led ★ 1 round $80.0M committed Latest: 2025-09
Hopper Security
Open-source Risk Platform
1 round $7.6M committed Latest: 2025-04
Island
Enterprise Browser
4 rounds $560.0M committed Latest: 2025-03
Orasis Pharmaceuticals
Corrective Eye Drops for Presbyopia
4 rounds $121.0M committed Latest: 2024-10
Safe Superintelligence
Developing Safe AI Technologies
1 round $1.0B committed Latest: 2024-09
Cymphony Security
Human-centric Security Platform
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2024-08
Ora
Ora is an AI startup developing internet for AI agents.
Led ★ 1 round $10.0M committed Latest: 2024-06
Wiz
Cloud Security Platform
Led ★ 5 rounds $1.5B committed Latest: 2024-05
Apex Security
Real-time Detection, Investigation, and Response to Cyberattacks Targeting AI Platforms
Led ★ 1 round $7.0M committed Latest: 2024-05
Samplead
All-in-one Sales Engagement Optimization Solution
1 round $750K committed Latest: 2023-07
Blockaid
Enabling Builders to Protect Users from Fraud, Phishing and Hacks
2 rounds $39.0M committed Latest: 2023-02
Pyramid Analytics
Enterprise Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Software
4 rounds $186.5M committed Latest: 2022-05
Capitolis
Technology for Global Capital Markets
4 rounds $229.0M committed Latest: 2022-03
Salt Security
API Security Platform
Led ★ 3 rounds $240.0M committed Latest: 2022-02
Personetics Technologies
Personalization and Engagement Platform for Financial Services
3 rounds $103.0M committed Latest: 2022-01
StarkWare Industries
Zero-knowledge Proof System for Blockchains
Led ★ 3 rounds $155.0M committed Latest: 2021-11
Silk Technologies
Cloud Data Platform
5 rounds $238.0M committed Latest: 2021-07
Gong.io
Revenue Intelligence Platform
Led ★ 3 rounds $515.0M committed Latest: 2021-06
Vibrant Gastro
Drug-free Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
2 rounds $7.5M committed Latest: 2021-03
Oribi
Web Tracking and Analytics
3 rounds $27.9M committed Latest: 2021-02
SentinelOne
Autonomous AI Endpoint Security Platform
Led ★ 1 round $267.0M committed Latest: 2020-11
SafeBreach
Breach and Attack Simulation
4 rounds $53.0M committed Latest: 2020-04
BigPanda
IT Alert Consolidation
6 rounds $102.5M committed Latest: 2019-10
Armis
Cyber Exposure Management & Security
4 rounds $112.0M committed Latest: 2019-04
CB4 Analytics
Predictive Sales Analytics
2 rounds $22.0M committed Latest: 2019-03
Puls Technologies
On-demand Home Services Platform
4 rounds $93.0M committed Latest: 2018-08
Skyline AI
AI Real Estate Investment Platform
2 rounds $25.0M committed Latest: 2018-07
Indeni
Network Security Infrastructure Automation
3 rounds $24.0M committed Latest: 2018-05
Moovit
Live Transport App with Maps
3 rounds $128.0M committed Latest: 2018-02
Lemonade
AI-driven Insurance Provider
4 rounds $180.0M committed Latest: 2017-12
Mintigo
Intelligent Customer Engagement Platform
4 rounds $44.0M committed Latest: 2017-05
Signals Analytics
Data Analytics for Product Development
2 rounds $25.0M committed Latest: 2016-06
Alooma
Real-time Data Pipeline Integration Platform
2 rounds $14.7M committed Latest: 2016-03
Innovid
Comprehensive Video Advertising Platform
4 rounds $45.5M committed Latest: 2015-12
Eko
Interactive Video Solutions
3 rounds $37.5M committed Latest: 2015-12
EndoSpan
Stent Graft Systems for Aneurysms and Dissections
2 rounds $10.0M committed Latest: 2015-10
Behalf
Working Capital Financing for Small Businesses
2 rounds $129.0M committed Latest: 2015-07
Adallom
Cloud Access Security Solutions
3 rounds $49.5M committed Latest: 2015-04
StreamRail
Online Video-delivery Platform
1 round Latest: 2015-04
Ravello Systems
Cloud-based Testing and Development Solutions
3 rounds $54.0M committed Latest: 2015-01
Rounds
Social Hangout Platform
1 round $12.0M committed Latest: 2015-01
Taykey
Tracking Trending Content
4 rounds $32.0M committed Latest: 2015-01
Skai
An omnichannel marketing platform for performance advertising, helping marketers connect across retail media, paid search, paid social, and app marketing.
Led ★ 4 rounds $32.0M committed Latest: 2014-04
Adquant
Social Advertising Software Company
1 round $20.0M committed Latest: 2014-04
AcousticEye
Pipe Inspection Using Acoustic and Ultrasonic Pulses
3 rounds $13.0M committed Latest: 2013-12
Wilocity
Wireless Chipsets for the Notebook and Peripheral Markets
Led ★ 4 rounds $55.0M committed Latest: 2013-10
Seculert
Cyberattack Detection and Analytics Solution
1 round $10.0M committed Latest: 2013-07
Kontera Technologies
Digital Content Intelligence and Marketing Solutions
4 rounds $45.2M committed Latest: 2013-07
Scodix
Digital Print Enhancement Presses
2 rounds $14.0M committed Latest: 2013-01
Onavo
Save, Measure & Protect your Mobile Data
2 rounds $13.0M committed Latest: 2012-01
CloudShare
Cloud-based Platform for App Development and Testing
2 rounds $20.0M committed Latest: 2011-07
Cotendo
Cloud-based Acceleration Technologies
4 rounds $36.0M committed Latest: 2011-06
DensBits
Flash Memory Storage Systems
2 rounds $8.0M committed Latest: 2010-11
Snaptu
Improves the Way the World Uses Mobile Web
1 round $6.0M committed Latest: 2010-06
Sanrad
Sanrad Intelligence Storage Networks Ltd
2 rounds $11.0M committed Latest: 2010-01
Pontis
Customer Engagement Management
2 rounds $34.6M committed Latest: 2009-02
PlanPlatform
3D-drafting Tools
1 round $3.5M committed Latest: 2009-01
Nexxen
Cross-channel Digital Marketing Solutions
2 rounds $27.0M committed Latest: 2008-08
ScaleMP
Scalable Processing Solutions for Enterprise Networks
1 round $8.0M committed Latest: 2008-04
Storwize
Data Storage Optimization with Real-time Data Compression
2 rounds $28.0M committed Latest: 2008-04
Silent Communication
Visual Messaging and Call Management Mobile Solutions
1 round $5.0M committed Latest: 2007-11
Traiana
Trade Processing and Risk Management
1 round $15.0M committed Latest: 2007-10
Provigent
System-on a-Chip (SoC) Solutions
Led ★ 3 rounds $34.0M committed Latest: 2007-03
Qumranet
Desktop Virtualization Platform
2 rounds $20.0M committed Latest: 2007-01
Sansa Security
Mobile Device and Flash Memory Security
1 round $20.0M committed Latest: 2007-01
Operative
Business Management Solutions for the Media Industry
1 round $10.0M committed Latest: 2006-04
Topio
Data Protection Platform
Led ★ 3 rounds $21.0M committed Latest: 2005-04
Actona Technologies
Collaborative Commerce Solutions
3 rounds $29.0M committed Latest: 2004-03
Wavion
Outdoor WiFi Applications for Metro and Rural Areas
Led ★ 2 rounds $12.5M committed Latest: 2003-12
Unisfair
Virtual Event Solutions
1 round $22.0M committed Latest: 2001-01
G&G Biotechnology
Lightweight Breast Implants
1 round

Investment activity

46 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software33
Cyber Security20
Fintech & Insurtech8
Industrial Technologies6
Health Tech & Life Sciences5
Media & Entertainment Technologies4
Undisclosed3
Retail Platforms2

Funds · 4

  • Late-Stage — $7B Apr 2026
  • Series A — $750M Oct 2025
  • Seed — $200M Oct 2025
  • 5 — $195M Jan 2023

Q&A

What was Sequoia Capital's most recent fundraise?
Sequoia Capital raised a $7 billion Late-Stage fund in April 2026.
What was a significant exit for Sequoia Capital in 2025?
In March 2025, Sequoia Capital saw Wiz, a cloud security platform, acquired by Google for $32 billion.
Which portfolio company did Sequoia Capital exit in May 2025?
Sequoia Capital exited Apex Security, a company focused on real-time detection and response to cyberattacks targeting AI platforms, in May 2025 when it was acquired by Tenable for $105 million.
What was a notable acquisition for Sequoia Capital in early 2026?
In February 2026, Sequoia Capital's portfolio company Pyramid Analytics, an enterprise business intelligence and data analytics software provider, was acquired by ServiceNow.
What is Sequoia Capital's investment focus by sector?
Sequoia Capital shows a strong focus on Business Software with 84 rounds, followed by Cyber Security with 55 rounds, and Fintech & Insurtech with 21 rounds.
Which stage does Sequoia Capital most frequently invest in?
Sequoia Capital has made 38 follow-on investments in B Round companies and 27 initial Seed investments, indicating a strong presence in early and growth stages.
What was Sequoia Capital's most recent Seed fundraise?
Sequoia Capital raised a $200 million Seed fund in October 2025.
What was a recent acquisition involving a Sequoia Capital portfolio company in the health tech sector?
In May 2026, Sequoia Capital's portfolio company EndoSpan, which develops stent graft systems, was acquired by Artivion for $335 million.
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External links

Websitesequoiacap.com/
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/11190
X / Twittertwitter.com/sequoia
Facebookfacebook.com/Sequoia-Capital-Israel-321495487889742
YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SequoiaCapital
Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequoia_Capital
Wikidatawikidata.org/wiki/Q1852025

Identifiers & details

Founded1972
Wikidata QIDQ1852025

Radar intelligence

Patents

EPO1

GitHub

Top reposbigquery_fdw, career-ladder, nfsserve, terraform-provider-postgresql, parse-server

App Store

AppRatingRatings
Sequoia Ampersand5

Web history (Wayback)

Domainsequoiacap.com

Wikidata

QIDQ1852025