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Sequoia to close London office after six years, citing no need for local presence
Sequoia Capital said it is shutting its London office and consolidating in the Bay Area, Pathfounders reported, while saying it will still back European startups from California.
Sequoia Capital said it is closing its London office after six years and consolidating operations in the Bay Area, according to Pathfounders1.
The firm said several people will leave Sequoia. Pathfounders quoted Sequoia as saying the move “is not about the team” and that it does not see a need for a local presence1.
Sequoia said Europe would still produce companies it wants to back and that it can support those founders from California1.
Pathfounders reported mixed next steps among London partners, with some relocating to San Francisco and others saying they would stay in Europe; the outlet said not every partner’s status with Sequoia was confirmed at publication1.
The outlet said the closure is part of a broader Sequoia restructuring that includes new funds totaling about $10 billion, ending the Arc accelerator and Scouts programs, and combining early-stage and growth investing1.
Pathfounders said Sequoia entered London in 2020 and that the firm said it remains committed to European founders1.
