Sequoia Capital Seed Fund

Sequoia Capital Seed Fund is the seed-stage vehicle of Sequoia Capital. See sector focus, stage focus and contact routes.

About Sequoia Capital Seed Fund

Sequoia Capital Seed Fund is the seed-stage vehicle of Sequoia Capital, a venture firm founded in 1972 by Don Valentine that supports outlier founders from pre-seed through IPO and beyond. The fund targets pre-seed and seed-stage companies in the United States and Europe, focusing on sectors including AI applications, cybersecurity, fintech, physical AI/hardware, and creative AI tools. Its most recent dedicated seed fund, launched in 2025, totals $200 million and aims to secure meaningful ownership at lower valuations by investing early. While the firm does not publicly specify a fixed check size for the seed fund, its Arc program—a related internal initiative—invests between $500,000 and $1 million per company, often acquiring a minor stake. Notable portfolio companies backed by Sequoia at early stages include Airbnb, OpenAI, SpaceX, and Robinhood, all of which are part of the firm’s broader technology portfolio. Sequoia distinguishes itself through an evergreen fund structure adopted in 2021 and a global Scout Program that has backed over 1,000 startups via a network of operators and founders. The firm also publishes public writing on founder strate

Sequoia Capital Seed Fund at a glance

Location
Bay Area
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
article, seed-fund-and-arc-announcement
Stages
Growth, Seed

Frequently asked about Sequoia Capital Seed Fund

What does Sequoia Capital Seed Fund invest in?
Sequoia Capital Seed Fund (Bay Area) — sector focus: https:, www.sequoiacap.com, article, seed-fund-and-arc-announcement; stage focus: Growth, Seed.
How do I contact Sequoia Capital Seed Fund?
Sequoia Capital Seed Fund's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Sequoia Capital Seed Fund headquartered?
Sequoia Capital Seed Fund is based in Bay Area.

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