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Multi-stageEst. 2006

Sequoia Capital India

3 AI companies in their portfolio

🇮🇳India·Shailendra Singh, Rajan Anandan

$10B

Awaira Score

out of 100

Sequoia Capital India focuses on AI, Enterprise, Consumer, India. They typically invest at the Multi-stage stage. With $10B under management, they've got the firepower to write big checks. They've backed 3 AI companies so far.

Investment Strategy Analysis

Sequoia Capital India operates a thesis-driven portfolio concentrated in AI, Enterprise, Consumer, India, with a geographic base in India. By concentrating on Multi-stage deals, the firm has developed pattern recognition and network advantages at that particular stage of the funding lifecycle. Managing $10B across 3 known investments suggests a concentrated, high-conviction approach to AI investing. Awaira rates Sequoia Capital India in the top tier of tracked AI investors based on portfolio performance, deal activity, and market presence.

Score

84/100

AUM

$10B

Portfolio Size

3

Founded

2006

Stage Focus

Multi-stage

Country

🇮🇳 India

$10B

Total capital managed

3

Companies backed

Multi-stage

Preferred investment stage

Sum of all tracked company valuations

$2.9B

AIEnterpriseConsumerIndia

About Sequoia Capital India

Sequoia Capital India is a multi-stage venture capital firm founded in 2006, headquartered in India, managing approximately $10B in assets under management. The firm concentrates on AI, Enterprise, Consumer, India, deploying capital primarily at the multi-stage level. Notable AI portfolio companies include Flipkart, Ola, Zomato. Sequoia Capital India has participated in 16 funding rounds tracked by Awaira, deploying capital across AI, Enterprise, Consumer sectors. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes enterprise software and B2B AI applications. Awaira assigns Sequoia Capital India an investor score of 84/100 based on portfolio strength, AI sector exposure, and market activity. The firm investment thesis centers on identifying AI companies that demonstrate strong technical moats, clear paths to revenue, and potential for category leadership within their respective segments. Sequoia Capital India evaluates opportunities based on team quality, market timing, technology differentiation, and capital efficiency. Portfolio companies including Flipkart, Ola, Zomato reflect the firm emphasis on backing founders who combine deep technical expertise with commercial execution capability.

Founded: 2006

Enterprise AI
3
AI Data
1
AI Video
1

Portfolio Metrics

Companies

5

Categories

3

Top Sector

Enterprise AI (3)

Avg Score

67/100

Accel (8)Tiger Global (8)Qualcomm Ventures (3)General Catalyst (2)Insight Partners (2)Avataar Venture Partners (1)

Rounds Led(6)

Series BLead Investor

Jan 2018

$30M

Series BLead Investor

Jan 2018

$15M

Series ALead Investor

Jan 2017

$10M

Series BLead Investor

Feb 2016

$36M

Series BLead Investor

Jan 2015

$20M

Series ALead Investor

Oct 2014

$16M

Sequoia Capital India is a multi-stage venture capital firm founded in 2006, headquartered in India, managing approximately $10B in assets under management. The firm concentrates on AI, Enterprise, Consumer, India, deploying capital primarily at the multi-stage level. Notable AI portfolio companies include Flipkart, Ola, Zomato. Sequoia Capital India has participated in 16 funding rounds tracked by Awaira, deploying capital across AI, Enterprise, Consumer sectors. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes enterprise software and B2B AI applications. Awaira assigns Sequoia Capital India an investor score of 84/100 based on portfolio strength, AI sector exposure, and market activity. The firm investment thesis centers on identifying AI companies that demonstrate strong technical moats, clear paths to revenue, and potential for category leadership within their respective segments. Sequoia Capital India evaluates opportunities based on team quality, market timing, technology differentiation, and capital efficiency. Portfolio companies including Flipkart, Ola, Zomato reflect the firm emphasis on backing founders who combine deep technical expertise with commercial execution capability.

Shailendra Singh, Rajan Anandan

Investment Track Record

AUM

$10B

Notable Deal

Sequoia Capital India is a multi-stage venture cap...

Founded

2006

Stage

Multi-stage

Sequoia Capital India manages $10B, deploying capital with conviction into AI opportunities that match their thesis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sequoia Capital India's AUM?
Sequoia Capital India manages approximately $10B in assets under management, deploying capital across AI and technology companies at various growth stages.
What sectors does Sequoia Capital India focus on?
The firm's investment thesis centers on AI, Enterprise, Consumer, India — sectors where they have built deep expertise and strong deal flow.
How many portfolio companies does Sequoia Capital India have?
There are 3 portfolio companies on record for Sequoia Capital India. This figure covers publicly known investments — stealth-mode and unannounced deals are not included.
What stage does Sequoia Capital India invest in?
Sequoia Capital India primarily writes checks at the Multi-stage stage, though like most active funds, they may participate in adjacent rounds when the opportunity fits.
What is Sequoia Capital India's most notable investment?
Sequoia Capital India is a multi-stage venture capital firm founded in 2006, headquartered in India, managing approximately $10B in assets under management. The firm concentrates on AI, Enterprise, Consumer, India, deploying capital primarily at the multi-stage level. Notable AI portfolio companies include Flipkart, Ola, Zomato. Sequoia Capital India has participated in 16 funding rounds tracked by Awaira, deploying capital across AI, Enterprise, Consumer sectors. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes enterprise software and B2B AI applications. Awaira assigns Sequoia Capital India an investor score of 84/100 based on portfolio strength, AI sector exposure, and market activity. The firm investment thesis centers on identifying AI companies that demonstrate strong technical moats, clear paths to revenue, and potential for category leadership within their respective segments. Sequoia Capital India evaluates opportunities based on team quality, market timing, technology differentiation, and capital efficiency. Portfolio companies including Flipkart, Ola, Zomato reflect the firm emphasis on backing founders who combine deep technical expertise with commercial execution capability. — that is widely considered Sequoia Capital India's marquee bet. It captures the kind of opportunity the firm consistently seeks out.