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Shaun Maguire

Investor

Partner, Seed/Early at Sequoia Capital

Los Angeles, CA

Writes $1M – $10M checks · typically $5M

Midas 2025 · #80Midas 2026 · #22

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About

Shaun Maguire is a partner at Sequoia Capital, where he has led or co-led the firm's investments in SpaceX, xAI, The Boring Company and stablecoin platform Bridge, acquired by Stripe in 2025. A Caltech physics PhD who previously worked at DARPA-backed ventures and GV, he jumped to number 22 on the 2026 Forbes Midas List and is one of the most outspoken investors on X.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Deep TechDefense TechSpace Tech

Beyond investing

Founded
Maguire co-founded Escape Dynamics in 2010, a space technology company pursuing beam-powered propulsion for small satellite launch vehicles; it ceased operations around 2015. Maguire co-founded Qadium (later Expanse) in 2012, a cybersecurity firm acquired by Palo Alto Networks in December 2020 for over $1 billion. Maguire has said he started five companies, describing one as a failure, three as successful, and one as too early to call.
Education
Studied at University of Southern California (BS, Mathematics) Studied at Stanford University (MS, Statistics) Studied at California Institute of Technology (MS, Control and Dynamical Systems) Studied at California Institute of Technology (PhD, Physics, 2018)
Communities
Maguire became a Trump supporter, announcing a $300,000 donation to the Trump campaign in May 2024 and later advising the presidential transition team on intelligence community leadership selections.
Hobbies
Maguire is a marathoner and lists first-person shooters, quantum gravity, and being a Dolphin Club alum among his personal interests. Maguire has traveled to 95 countries.
More
Maguire grew up in Orange County, California, and left secondary school early by passing the California High School Proficiency Exam after becoming disengaged, reporting a 1.8 GPA and an F in Algebra 2. Maguire's PhD research was conducted at Caltech's Institute for Quantum Information and Matter under John Preskill, with a dissertation titled 'The Spectral Theory of Multiboundary Wormholes'. Maguire was recruited to DARPA by Regina Dugan and served roughly a year and a half, including a deployment to Afghanistan as a civilian contractor.

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Deals · 4

AMP RoboticsBoard seat

via Sequoia Capital · filed Jun 2026 · $75M raise

Reflect OrbitalBoard seat

via Sequoia Capital · filed May 2025 · $28.7M raise

Vise AIBoard seat

via Sequoia Capital · filed May 2020 · $16.3M raise

Dandelion EnergyBoard seat

via Sequoia Capital · filed Feb 2019 · $16.1M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Board seats

SpinLaunch

Sources: curated public sources · SEC Form D filings · the firm's website.

Podcasts & interviews

featuring Shaun Maguire

Shaun Maguire: Why Iran is the World's Greatest Evil & Trump is the Only Hope for Peace | E1189

20VC with Harry Stebbings

Why Elon Outcompetes Everyone | Shaun Maguire, Sequoia

Relentless

Sequoia Capital Partner Shaun Maguire Live on TBPN

TBPN

Shaun Maguire of Sequoia Capital Story - My Thoughts + PFV

John D. Villarreal Digital Ventures

Watch CNBC's full interview with Sequoia Capital's Shaun Maguire

cnbc.com

Shaun Maguire of Sequoia Capital on Why the Golden Age is Imminent | 2025 Upfront Summit

Upfront Ventures

6 more appearances

Colleagues at Sequoia Capital

Abby Chuaquico
Executive Assistant (Sequoia Global Equities) at Sequoia Capital
Abhishek Malani
Investor at Sequoia Capital
AJ Cawood
Investor at Sequoia Capital
Alex Moore
Senior Director, Content at Sequoia Capital
Alex Nanda
Partner at Sequoia Capital
Alexandre Berriche
Scout at Sequoia Capital
Alfred Lin
Partner at Sequoia Capital
Anas Biad
Partner at Sequoia Capital

Network6

Aaron ApplbaumScout
Partner at MizMaa Ventures
Abe YokellScout
Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Congruent Ventures
Adam GuildScout
Co-founder and CEO at Owner.com, helping restaurant owners save their businesses.
Baylor AdamsScout
Investor at Z-Fellows
Geoff LewisScout
Founder & Managing Partner at Bedrock
Geoff YangScout
Co-Founder at Redpoint Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shaun Maguire?
Shaun Maguire is a partner at Sequoia Capital, where he has led or co-led the firm's investments in SpaceX, xAI, The Boring Company and stablecoin platform Bridge, acquired by Stripe in 2025. A Caltech physics PhD who previously worked at DARPA-backed ventures and GV, he jumped to number 22 on the 2026 Forbes Midas List and is one of the most outspoken investors on X.
Where does Shaun Maguire work?
Shaun Maguire is Partner, Seed/Early at Sequoia Capital.
What does Shaun Maguire invest in?
Shaun Maguire invests in AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Space Tech.
What check size does Shaun Maguire write?
Shaun Maguire typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
What boards does Shaun Maguire sit on?
Shaun Maguire holds tracked board seats at AMP Robotics, Dandelion Energy, Reflect Orbital, SpinLaunch, Vise AI.
What companies has Shaun Maguire invested in?
Investments tracked here include AMP Robotics, Bridge, Decart, Eon, Factory, IonQ, Lightmatter, Neros, Opendoor, SpaceX, SpinLaunch, Stripe, and 60 more.
What podcasts and interviews feature Shaun Maguire?
Tracked appearances include "Shaun Maguire: Why Iran is the World's Greatest Evil & Trump is the Only Hope for Peace | E1189", "Why Elon Outcompetes Everyone | Shaun Maguire, Sequoia", "Sequoia Capital Partner Shaun Maguire Live on TBPN", and 9 more.
Does Shaun Maguire lead rounds?
Yes — Shaun Maguire has led 16 tracked investments.

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