Donald Valentine, the founder of Sequoia Capital, was an early-stage venture investor who focused on semiconductors. See sector focus and contact routes.
Donald Valentine, the founder of Sequoia Capital, was an early-stage venture investor who focused on semiconductors, systems, and software, prioritizing companies targeting massive, emerging markets rather than competing in existing ones. His distinctive thesis emphasized investing in the "infrastructure layer" of foundational technologies, betting on the creation of entirely new industries like video games, personal computing, and networking. Valentine was an original investor in notable portfolio companies including Apple, Atari, Cisco Systems, Oracle, and Electronic Arts, which collectively helped create the modern semiconductor, personal computer, and digital entertainment industries.
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