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Sequoia Capital's Software portfolio
Sequoia Capital has backed 29 Software startups in rounds we track, $1.6B between them, shown by the stage each has reached. The best-funded is Evernote.
29startups backed
5stages
$1.6Braised between them
Series C and laterbiggest stage
Funding by segment
- Series C and later$1.3B15
- Series B$180M5
- Pre-seed and seed$16M4
- Series A$24M3
- Stage not reported$89M2
Where they are based
- United States22$1.4B
- India3$140M
- Netherlands1$42M
- France1$9.5M
- Taiwan1$9.0M
- China1$7.0M
United States
India
Netherlands
France
Taiwan
ChinaFounded
20Earlier
212
13
14
115
16
17
118
19
20
21
122
23
24
25
26
4 without a founding year on record.
Total raised
- Under $1M1
- $1M to $10M6
- $10M to $50M11
- $50M to $250M10
- $250M to $1B1
- $1B and over0
Each dot is a startup: the year it was founded across, the total it has raised up (each line is ten times the one below). Pick a segment to pick it out.
24 of 29 startups shown; the rest have no founding year or amount on record.
- 1 to 2
- 3 to 7
- 8 to 24
- 25 to 99
- 100 and more
- United States22
- India3
- Netherlands1
- France1
- Taiwan1
- China1
Startups by country, 6 countries in all.
Segment by segment
Series C and later
15 startups · $1.3B raised
EvernoteEvernote is a suite of software and services that allow users to capture, organize, and find information across multiple platforms.United States$290M
NamelyNamely is an all-in-one platform that manages all HR data in one place, with personalized service to help companies get better and faster.United States$188M
MarkLogicMarkLogic Data Hub is a highly differentiated data platform that eliminates friction at every step of the data integration process.United States$176M
MobileIronMobileIron offers a mobile-centric, zero trust security approach that verifies user, device, application, network, and security threat.United States$161M
FreeChargeFreeCharge is a service that gives users coupons for charging their mobile plans.India$113M
LightStepLightStep's mission is to deliver confidence at scale for those who develop, operate, and rely upon today’s powerful software applications.United States$70M
Lattice EnginesLattice Engines specializes in the fields of marketing, sales, data-driven business applications, and trigger events.United States$65M
WhatsAppWhatsApp is a proprietary, cross-platform, free instant messaging subscription service for smartphones.United States$58M
Series B
5 startups · $180M raised
- IInstagramInstagram is a free photo-sharing application that enables its users to take photos, apply filters, and share them on social networks.United States$58M
AltiscaleIn September 2016, SAP acquired Altiscale technology assets and offers them as part of the SAP Big Data portfolio.United States$42M
Pyramid AnalyticsPyramid Analytics provides insights for employees across the organization with enterprise-level business analytics software.Netherlands$42M
SenchaSencha offers a complete line of products for HTML5-based app development and deployment tailored for both desktop and mobile experiences.United States$29M- GGigiGigi is a Singaporean tech startup company developing software application for logistic industryFrance$9.5M
Pre-seed and seed
4 startups · $16M raised
PinkoiPinkoi is Asia's largest online marketplace for unique and original design goods.Taiwan$9.0M
Trace MachinaTrace Machina is a company that specializes in the development and maintenance of simulation infrastructure.United States$4.7M
Klu.aiKlu.ai is a generative AI app platform that assists teams in designing, deploying, evaluating, and optimizing applications poweredUnited States$1.7M
LumifoneLumifone is a browser-based cold calling platform designed for sales teams and remote professionals.United States$250K
Series A
3 startups · $24M raised
SeedsCatalysing smart monies into Singapore-based, early-stage technology startups.United States$10M
SatNav TechnologiesSatNav Technologies offers cloud-based map products such as GPS maps and navigation tools.India$7.0M
Duck Duck MooseDuck Duck Moose (a subsidiary of Khan Academy) is an award-winning creator of educational mobile apps for children.China$7.0M
Stage not reported
2 startups · $89M raised
- JSJive SoftwareJive Software operates as an independent social business software vendor.United States$69M
keen technologieskeen technologies provides SAP education and other skill based education that needs to the students in current market needs.India$20M
How this map is made. Every startup here works in Software and has raised money in a round we track that names Sequoia Capital as an investor. Each sits under the stage of its latest round. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.
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