- In response to the challenging geopolitical landscape, venture-capital firm Sequoia has announced plans to separate its China and other Asia operations from its U.S. business. The company informed its investors on Tuesday that it will establish three independent partnerships, effectively creating distinct firms with separate brands.
- By March 2024, the VC firm intends to finalize its strategic changes with its U.S. and Europe venture-capital businesses retaining the name Sequoia Capital, while Sequoia China will adopt the name HongShan, mirroring its current Mandarin designation. In India and Southeast Asia, the firm will operate under the name Peak XV Partners. As part of the reorganization, the three units will no longer share back-office functions like IT, finance, and accounting, as outlined in a communication to investors.
Why it matters
According to a previous report by The Wall Street Journal, Sequoia China attracted attention from American officials and lawmakers when it raised $8.5 billion from global investors, including U.S. institutions. Currently, Sequoia China manages approximately $56 billion in assets, with around half of its investor base comprised of U.S. investors, as stated by a knowledgeable source.
