Sequoia Capital Portfolio: Complete List of Companies (2026)
A deep dive into Sequoia Capital's investments — from Apple and Google to today's fastest-growing startups.
Overview of Sequoia Capital
Sequoia Capital is arguably the most storied venture capital firm in the world. Founded by Don Valentine in 1972 in Menlo Park, California, Sequoia has backed more category-defining technology companies than any other investor — from Apple and Oracle in the 1970s and 1980s to Google, YouTube, and WhatsApp in the 2000s, to Stripe, Airbnb, and DoorDash in the 2010s.
The firm's motto — "We help the daring build legendary companies" — reflects a philosophy that has remained consistent for over fifty years: find exceptional founders early, support them deeply, and hold for the long term.
Sequoia Capital at a Glance
Founded: 1972
Headquarters: Menlo Park, California
Founder: Don Valentine
Managing Partner: Roelof Botha
Total Companies Backed: 1,000+
Combined Portfolio Value: $3.3 trillion+ (public companies alone)
Investment Stages: Seed through growth
Global Presence: US/Europe, India/Southeast Asia, China
In 2021, Sequoia made a landmark structural change, converting from traditional closed-end funds into an open-ended fund structure called "The Sequoia Capital Fund." This allows Sequoia to hold public stock indefinitely rather than distributing shares to LPs at IPO, aligning the firm even more closely with a long-term partnership model.
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Key Stats and Notable Exits
Sequoia's track record is unmatched in venture capital. The firm has participated in some of the most valuable technology companies ever created, generating returns that have defined the industry.
Landmark Exits
Apple (1978): Don Valentine led Sequoia's investment in Apple's seed round. Apple went public in 1980 and is now the world's most valuable company at over $3 trillion in market capitalization.
Google (1999): Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins co-led Google's Series A. Alphabet is now worth over $2 trillion and dominates internet search, cloud computing, and digital advertising.
YouTube (2005): Sequoia invested $11.5M in YouTube's Series A. YouTube was acquired by Google for $1.65 billion just 18 months later — one of the fastest and most lucrative venture exits in history.
WhatsApp (2011): Sequoia invested $8M in WhatsApp's Series A and followed on with $52M more. Facebook acquired WhatsApp for $19 billion in 2014, generating an estimated $3 billion return for Sequoia on an initial $60M investment.
Airbnb (2009): Sequoia participated in Airbnb's early funding rounds. Airbnb went public in December 2020 at a $47 billion valuation and now trades at a $75B+ market cap.
Investment Thesis and Focus Areas
Sequoia invests across a broad range of technology sectors, but has historically gravitated toward companies that have the potential to become "category-defining" — the dominant player in a large and growing market. The firm looks for:
Current Focus Areas
- AI & Machine Learning: Foundation models, AI infrastructure, vertical AI applications
- Enterprise SaaS: Cloud infrastructure, developer tools, cybersecurity, data platforms
- Fintech: Payments, neobanks, insurance, crypto/web3 infrastructure
- Healthcare & Biotech: Digital health, drug discovery, diagnostics
- Consumer: Social, marketplaces, gaming, consumer internet
What Sequoia Looks For
- Exceptional founders: Domain expertise, relentless execution, long-term vision
- Massive TAM: Markets worth $10B+ that are growing rapidly
- Defensibility: Network effects, data moats, switching costs, brand
- Capital efficiency: Strong unit economics and a clear path to profitability
- Global potential: Products that can scale internationally
The AI Bet: Sequoia has been one of the most aggressive VC investors in the AI wave, backing companies across the entire AI stack. The firm has invested in foundation model companies, AI infrastructure providers, and vertical AI applications across healthcare, legal, finance, and more.
Recent Investments and Trends
Sequoia's recent investment activity reflects several key themes shaping the venture landscape in 2025–2026:
AI-First Companies
Sequoia has doubled down on artificial intelligence, investing in companies building AI-native products across verticals. The firm has published influential research on the "AI application layer" and backs companies applying AI to transform industries from legal and healthcare to software development and customer support.
Developer Infrastructure
Sequoia continues to invest heavily in developer tools and cloud infrastructure. The thesis: every company is becoming a software company, and developers are the new kingmakers. Portfolio companies in this space include MongoDB, HashiCorp, and numerous earlier-stage companies building the next generation of dev tools.
Cybersecurity
With increasing threat sophistication and regulatory requirements, Sequoia has made significant bets in cybersecurity. Notable investments include Wiz (cloud security, valued at $12B), as well as companies in identity management, application security, and threat detection.
Global Expansion
While Sequoia split its China operations into a separate entity (HongShan) in 2023, the firm continues to invest actively in India and Southeast Asia through Sequoia Capital India & Southeast Asia (now Peak XV Partners). The US/Europe fund remains the flagship, investing across North America and Europe.
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Notable Sequoia Capital Portfolio Companies
The following table highlights some of Sequoia's most notable portfolio companies across sectors and stages. This is a curated selection — the full portfolio includes over 1,000 companies.
| Company | Sector | Stage | Status | Notable Metric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Fintech | Growth | Private | $95B peak valuation |
| Airbnb | Travel / Marketplace | IPO | Public (ABNB) | $75B+ market cap |
| DoorDash | Delivery / Marketplace | IPO | Public (DASH) | $50B+ market cap at IPO |
| Zoom | SaaS / Communications | IPO | Public (ZM) | $160B+ peak market cap |
| Klarna | Fintech / BNPL | Growth | Private | $6.7B valuation (2024) |
| Nubank | Fintech / Neobank | IPO | Public (NU) | Largest digital bank in Latin America |
| Unity Technologies | Gaming / 3D | IPO | Public (U) | Dominant game engine platform |
| UiPath | Enterprise / RPA | IPO | Public (PATH) | Leader in robotic process automation |
| Snowflake | Data / Cloud | IPO | Public (SNOW) | Largest software IPO at the time |
| MongoDB | Database / Cloud | IPO | Public (MDB) | $30B+ market cap |
| Instacart | Delivery / Marketplace | IPO | Public (CART) | IPO in September 2023 |
| Social / Community | IPO | Public (RDDT) | IPO in March 2024 | |
| Figma | Design / SaaS | Growth | Private | $20B acquisition attempt by Adobe |
| Canva | Design / SaaS | Growth | Private | $26B valuation |
| Notion | Productivity / SaaS | Growth | Private | $10B valuation |
| Scale AI | AI / Data | Growth | Private | $13.8B valuation |
| Wiz | Cybersecurity | Growth | Private | $12B valuation |
| Vanta | Security / Compliance | Series C | Private | $2.5B valuation |
Note: This table includes a curated selection of notable Sequoia portfolio companies. Valuations and market caps are approximate and change frequently. For the complete, up-to-date list of Sequoia-backed companies, visit the VCBacked investor directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many companies has Sequoia Capital invested in?
Sequoia Capital has invested in over 1,000 companies since its founding in 1972. This includes investments across all stages from seed to growth, spanning sectors like technology, healthcare, fintech, and consumer internet. Sequoia operates globally with dedicated funds for the US/Europe, India/Southeast Asia, and China.
What is Sequoia Capital known for?
Sequoia Capital is known as one of the most successful venture capital firms in history, with early investments in Apple, Google, Oracle, YouTube, WhatsApp, Stripe, and Airbnb. Sequoia is known for its long-term partnership approach, deep operational support for founders, and a track record of identifying category-defining companies at early stages.
What stage does Sequoia invest at?
Sequoia invests across all stages. Through its Arc program, Sequoia provides $1M or less to pre-seed and seed-stage companies. Its main venture fund invests $1M–$25M in Series A and B rounds. The growth fund invests $25M–$500M+ in later-stage companies. In 2021, Sequoia restructured into an open-ended fund that can hold public stock indefinitely.
Who are Sequoia's partners?
Sequoia's US/Europe partners include Roelof Botha (Managing Partner), Alfred Lin, Andrew Reed, Konstantine Buhler, Pat Grady, Shaun Maguire, Sonya Huang, and Stephanie Zhan, among others. The firm has over 20 investing partners across its global operations.
What are Sequoia's biggest exits?
Sequoia's biggest exits include Apple (IPO 1980, now $3T+ market cap), Google/Alphabet (IPO 2004, now $2T+ market cap), WhatsApp (acquired by Facebook for $19B in 2014), YouTube (acquired by Google for $1.65B in 2006), and Instagram (acquired by Facebook for $1B in 2012). More recent winners include Airbnb, DoorDash, Unity, Snowflake, and Nubank.
How do I find all Sequoia portfolio companies?
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