Peak XV Without Sequoia’s Heft

Raising fresh funds from LPs will be challenging for Sequoia India and SEA, now Peak XV Partners, unless it presents strong returns to the $2.85 billion fund it raised last year. This will be tough amidst a funding winter coupled with a brand spinoff that underplays Sequoia’s well-entrenched global heritage 

Vinita Bhatia - June 30, 2023

Shailendra Singh: We Are Not Here To Win A Popularity Contest

He answers emphatically when asked if rivals are out to malign him and Sequoia Capital. Stung by controversies in their portfolio companies, Shailendra Singh tells Outlook Business that the black sheep make less than 1% of its portfolio value and its business model is sound. He underlines that Brand Sequoia is intact

Suchetana Ray - February 27, 2023

When Cases Of Wilful Misconduct Arise, VCs Must Probe: Rajan Anandan

Rajan Anandan, managing director, Sequoia Capital, believes that no amount of oversight or audits can ensure proper governance at a company if there is a lack of commitment to the cause on part of the founders. However, what matters is the action taken when there is evidence of wilful wrongdoing. Edited excerpts:  

Outlook Business Team - February 27, 2023

Sequoia Stuck Between Start-Up Frauds And Controversies

Every time an Indian start-up hits headlines for wrong reasons, Sequoia Capital and its most famous fund manager Shailendra Singh are in the spotlight. Is it the doing of their rivals? Or, are there serious issues that the VC firm needs to address? Can Singh pull Sequoia out of troubled waters?

Suchetana Ray - February 27, 2023

Changing Tracks

Global events have led to a funding slowdown, but will India be an outlier? Are cautious investors still eyeing India as a sweet spot? The answers lie in how Indian start-ups restrategise for the months ahead

Suchetana Ray - June 29, 2022

All Is Well… Almost

2021 has turned out to be the most spectacular year for the Indian startup ecosystem, helping it attract billions of dollars in investment and churning out a record 42 unicorns in the process. Not to forget the staggering number of IPOs that we saw this year. Experts say this is just the beginning of a bigger party ahead

Pallavi Chakravorty - December 31, 2021

Blue-collared workers might not have fancy resumes, but they have an Apna

With the power of community, this start-up makes job hunting easier for blue- and grey-collar talent

Anishaa Kumar - December 22, 2020

Has Bira lost its fizz?

The bottled, craft-beer company had a clear winner, until impatience got in the way 

Krishna Gopalan - September 05, 2020

Hemant Jalan

An insight into the investment preferences of wealthy Indians 

Krishna Gopalan - November 11, 2019