Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital, with $85 billion in assets under management, stands as the most legendary VC firm in Silicon Valley history. Founded in 1972 by Don Valentine, its portfolio includes Apple, Google, WhatsApp, Stripe, Airbnb, and YouTube. The firm's early $60,000 check to Apple in 1978 returned over $1 billion, setting the template for venture investing. Sequoia's five-decade track record outperforms #2 General Atlantic by a 70% larger AUM and a far superior early-stage success rate.