Sequoia Capital’s Scout program
Venture capitalMenlo Park · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
The Sequoia Scout Program is an evergreen, invitation-only network through which Sequoia allocates small capital pools to several hundred trusted scouts—repeat founders, early employees, domain-expert operators and select angels worldwide—to source and back companies at the earliest stages. Scouts typically write $25K-$100K checks on founder-friendly SAFEs or convertible notes, operate autonomously, and have direct access to Sequoia partners for diligence and follow-on consideration. Scouts share in Sequoia's carried interest (commonly 10-20% per sourced deal) with no capital commitments or fees. The program prioritizes authentic founder access and product insight over formal finance training and operates fully distributed across global geographies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
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founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Sequoia Capital’s Scout program invest at?
- Sequoia Capital’s Scout program invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Sequoia Capital’s Scout program's typical check size?
- Sequoia Capital’s Scout program typically writes checks of $25K – $100K.
- What sectors does Sequoia Capital’s Scout program focus on?
- Sequoia Capital’s Scout program focuses on Crypto & Web3, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Sequoia Capital’s Scout program located?
- Sequoia Capital’s Scout program is headquartered in Menlo Park, US.
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