Sequoia Capital

Sequoia helps daring founders build legendary companies from idea to IPO and beyond. We aim to be the first true believers in tomorrow’s most valuable and enduring businesses. We partner with a few outliers each year and go all-in, providing them with the hands-on help required at every stage of the company building journey. Our expertise comes fro

Portfolio
109 companies
Tracked Valuation
$3.0T
Companies Valued
91 of 109
Location
Menlo Park, California, United States
Founded
1972
Team size
335

Investment focus

Sequoia Capital's portfolio on More Capital spans enterprise software, fintech, artificial intelligence, healthcare & biotech. The firm is based in Menlo Park, California, United States. Of the 109 portfolio companies tracked here, 91 have publicly reported valuations totaling approximately $3.0T.

If your company is backed by Sequoia Capital

Employees at companies backed by Sequoia Capital may encounter this fund's name on their cap table, in board communications, or in funding announcements. Understanding who invests in your employer can provide useful context when evaluating your equity.

What this means for your stock

Institutional investors like Sequoia Capital typically hold preferred shares with rights that differ from the common stock or options held by employees. In a liquidity event, preferred shareholders may have liquidation preferences, anti-dilution protections, or board-level governance rights that affect the value of common equity. The specific terms depend on each company's funding agreements.

Secondary market considerations

Some venture-backed companies allow employees to sell shares on secondary markets, while others restrict transfers. Whether your company permits secondary sales, and under what conditions, is typically governed by the company's equity plan and any applicable right-of-first-refusal provisions — not by the fund itself. However, the presence of institutional investors can sometimes signal the maturity and governance structure of the company.

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Sequoia Capital portfolio companies

109 companies tracked on More Capital, sorted by reported valuation. 18 companies do not have a publicly reported valuation.

Top holdings by valuation

By sector

Enterprise Software (24)

Fintech (15)

Artificial Intelligence (14)

Healthcare & Biotech (11)

Cybersecurity (10)

Blockchain & Web3 (5)

Data & Analytics (5)

Transportation & Logistics (4)

E-Commerce & Retail (4)

Aerospace & Defense (3)

Consumer & Social (3)

Clean Energy & Climate (3)

Real Estate & PropTech (2)

Semiconductors & Hardware (2)

Robotics & Automation (2)

Insurance & Insurtech (1)

Gaming & Entertainment (1)

Latest Sequoia Capital news

Venture Capital & Startup Funding Roundup, August 13, 2026: Blackstone, Coatue, Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, Thiel Capital & More
Venture Capital & Startup Funding Roundup, August 13, 2026: Blackstone, Coatue, Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, Thiel Capital & More
Venture dollars are again clustering around AI and infrastructure. Today’s biggest deal saw Databricks haul in a record-breaking $5 billion at a $190 billion valuation. That massive raise – led by Coatue, Blackstone, MGX, T. Rowe Price, and new backer Sixth Street Growth – underscores that enterprises remain willing to bankroll AI-first data platforms. Behind
TechStartups.comAug 13, 2026
Venture Capital & Startup Funding Roundup, August 12, 2026: Coatue, Franklin Templeton, CapitalG, Menlo Ventures, Sequoia Capital & More
Venture Capital & Startup Funding Roundup, August 12, 2026: Coatue, Franklin Templeton, CapitalG, Menlo Ventures, Sequoia Capital & More
The day’s deals underscore one clear theme: venture capital continues to pour into fundamental infrastructure and vertical AI playbooks, not consumer fluff. A massive $750M infusion into Form Energy’s iron-air battery plant leads the charge – a bet on long-duration storage as the grid faces tighter constraints – followed by a $400M round for Swedish
TechStartups.comAug 12, 2026
Venture Capital & Startup Funding Roundup, August 11, 2026: Bessemer Venture Partners, Citi, Sequoia Capital, Thiel Capital & More
Venture Capital & Startup Funding Roundup, August 11, 2026: Bessemer Venture Partners, Citi, Sequoia Capital, Thiel Capital & More
The big picture from today’s activity: investors are pouring money into industry-specific AI and hardware-infused sectors. We see a surge of capital into defense and aerospace startups (for example, drone-maker Neros and air-taxi maker Vertical Aerospace) alongside hefty bets on AI-driven life sciences and healthcare (rare-disease biotech Vaderis, AI‑drug-discovery firm Aureka, MSK health platform Flagler).
TechStartups.comAug 11, 2026

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Frequent co-investors

Funds that most frequently co-invest alongside Sequoia Capital in the same companies.

Last verified: 2026-08-26

Portfolio data compiled from public filings, press releases, and industry databases. Valuations are reported figures and may not reflect current market conditions. Not investment advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making financial decisions.