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Sequoia Capital (Seed)

Tier 1 VC · Seed · Series A · Series B
A-

Excellent (A-) — Capital Conduct Grade

Sequoia Capital is the longest-tenured tier-1 VC. The Sequoia Scout program democratized check-writing 2009 with arguably the most influential angel program in venture history. Post-2022 'Sequoia Capital' restructuring (single global fund, Roelof Botha as senior steward) has stabilized governance. Strong founder outcomes; mid-tier on term-sheet clarity vs. Benchmark/First Round.

91
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Term Sheet Honesty
A-
Founder-Friendliness
B+
Follow-On Discipline
A
Exit Support
A
Network Quality
A
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 1972 by Don Valentine
  • Sequoia Scouts program 2009
  • 2022 restructuring under Roelof Botha
  • Global single-fund structure

/ Best for

Companies ready for tier-1 brand association seeking strong follow-on capital path.

/ Watch out for

Brand premium can create founder-investor power imbalance; verify your specific lead partner's track record on founder-friendly behavior before committing.