Luciana Lixandru @LucianaLix Twitter profile

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

5 years

Excited to share that I’m joining the @Sequoia team in September. I can't wait to work together to find the next generation of exceptional founders in Europe. Thank you to @Accel and the wonderful entrepreneurs I've partnered with over the past 8 years.

Sequoia Welcomes Luciana Lixandru as our First Partner in Europe

Today we are delighted to share that Luciana Lixandru will join the Sequoia team as our first partner in Europe.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

4 years

We just launched our latest US/Europe seed fund. It’s never too early to come talk to us!

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

4 years

First week at Sequoia, and what a week it’s been! Klarna reached a $10B valuation, Unity hit its IPO milestone, and we already met some really talented up and coming founders from Europe.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

We are launching Arc, an 8 week catalyst for seed-stage founders. The first cohort is for European-based founders & we will focus on company foundations, the ⁦ @sequoia ⁩ way. Apply now:

Sequoia Arc: Outliers Wanted

Sequoia's catalyst for seed-stage companies is now accepting applications. Receive $1M in seed funding and learn Company Design from Sequoia.

www.sequoiacap.com

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

4 years

1/ Two months ago I officially joined @sequoia and wanted to share what we are building in Europe! Read @alexrkonrad ’s piece to learn more.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

5 years

From Romania to the world! Living proof that the next “big thing” and unwavering ambition can come from anywhere. ⁦ @danieldines ⁩ ⁦ @bpatrick001 ⁩ ⁦

Robotic process automation company UiPath raises $568 million at $7 billion valuation

UiPath has raised $568 million in a series D round of funding led by hedge fund Coatue, with participation from such big names as Alphabet's CapitalG.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

This conversation with @HarryStebbings was my most personal yet - from leaving Romania 20 years ago, to working with founders who shaped European tech over the past decade, and to launching @sequoia Arc, a seed catalyst for outlier European founders.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

5 years

I could not have chosen a better place to "grow up" in venture - one team across three continents, looking for entrepreneurs who challenge conventional wisdom. As @Accel announces its 6th European fund, here's what we're all about:

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

1/ This week @Sequoia opened applications for the second European Arc, our 7-week catalyst for seed-stage founders.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

We are thinking of bringing some European AI founders together for something special. Have a great list in mind, but who might I be missing? Please share or DM me any suggestions.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

Today we are revealing the first cohort of Sequoia Arc founders and kicking off the program in London. We were blown away by the response and thank every founder who applied. @sequoia ⁦ @_georgerobson ⁩

Outlier Founders of Arc Europe

We are excited to introduce the first cohort of companies selected to participate in Arc, Sequoia’s seed-stage catalyst.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

We love all of Europe’s tech hubs, but Paris definitely has a certain je ne sais quoi. So many ambitious founders and interesting companies. We will be back soon! ⁦ @sequoia ⁩ ⁦ @mcmiller00 ⁩ ⁦ @biad_anas ⁩

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

4 years

We love thematic investing...what do you think are the up and coming categories to look at in Europe?

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

From that first call with @danieldines in November 2016, to the giant that @UiPath has become today...it’s been a privilege to see them take the PATH less travelled. @MariusTirca

UiPath

@UiPath

3 years

A glorious day for UiPath as we are now a publicly traded company on the @NYSE , and one big step closer towards our mission of accelerating human achievement! #UiPathIPO

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

1/ Calling all pre-seed & seed founders: Have you applied to Arc Europe yet? If not, there is still time! Here’s what you can expect: 👇

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

6 months

We loved hosting a group of future founders from across Europe in our London office for important lessons in pesto-making and starting a company from @dougleone and sous chef @JulienBek !

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

4 years

1/ We @sequoia are honored to partner with @xentral on their Series A alongside @VisionariesVC @spollok as they build a new category: ERP for e-commerce SMEs.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

⁦We led ⁦ @Ledgy ⁩’s Series A because they are a game changer for European startups. ⁦ @YokoSpirig ⁩ ⁦ @bebinoy ⁩ and Timo built a beautiful product that helps founders manage employee options and cap tables regardless of jurisdiction.

Ledgy Is Europe’s Answer to Seamless Cap Table Management

By Luciana Lixandru and Zoe Hewitt on behalf of Team Sequoia

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

I am fortunate enough to have met many incredible people. ⁦⁦ @roelofbotha ⁩ is in a league of his own.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

1 year

Welcome to @sequoia @JulienBek ! Working with you again is a real privilege. Your love of startups is infectious and you have a nose for talented founders. I just can’t wait to be partners in crime again.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

⁦ @sequoia ⁩ team hard at work preparing for the Arc kickoff this afternoon. So excited to meet all the founders in person!

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

6 years

So proud of this company, and so privileged to be part of the journey! From leading their Series A to a $3B company in a year and half! @danieldines @RWong via @VentureBeat

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

1 year

1/ After a decade in venture, I know the difference hiring the right tech talent makes to founders–and how hard it can be to navigate the increasingly rich talent ecosystems in Europe. It's why @Sequoia built Atlas for founders navigating this challenge today.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

4 years

Nice chat about @sequoia over brunch with @i_woodford @Siftedeu . “We think really long term, we want to partner with founders early… We want to be their partners not for five, seven years but for 15 years or 20 years — for as long as possible”

Sifted

@Siftedeu

4 years

Meet the woman on a mission to find Europe's next $100bn moonshot: @sequoia 's new European chief @LucianaLix 💁🏻‍♀️ #investor #Europe #sequoia #venturecapital #startups

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

We are halfway through Arc, and this message from one of the founders sums it all up! ⁦ @sequoia ⁩ ⁦ @_georgerobson ⁩

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

4 years

Tune in for our first fireside chat about our plans for Europe! @sequoia @mcmiller00 @sohear

Slush

@SlushHQ

4 years

. @sequoia is on a mission to partner with founders across Europe as early as possible to help them build the next generation of global companies. Why now and what does it mean for founders? Join this free Fireside Chat with @LucianaLix & @mcmiller00 on Nov 18 to find out!

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

10 months

Shocking to see that it’s been 6 weeks since the @facebook page of a small business was hacked and @Meta CS has not solved the problem and stopped responding. Your users deserve better.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

Space X Sequoia. What a privilege to see where the magic happens. ⁦ @shaunmmaguire ⁩ ⁦ @sequoia ⁩

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

Sometimes you meet a founder and you just know.... @Ar_Waller and ⁦ @Pennylane_tech ⁩ are on a quest to bring European SMEs and accountants to the 21st century, and we are delighted to be part of the journey.

Pennylane: Bringing Europe’s Small Businesses and Accountants into the 21st Century

By Luciana Lixandru and George Robson on behalf of Team Sequoia

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

Team @Sequoia is at #slush2022 . Join @dougleone and I for the opening session on tomorrow, Thurs Nov 17, as Doug distills decades of experience for founders building enduring companies in uncertain times.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

4 years

4/ We’re looking to partner with founders who want to change the status quo. The creative spirits, the underdogs, the resolute.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

Our commitment to Europe has never been stronger. I am delighted to welcome @RuthBarnett who will lead our comms in Europe, and our newest partner @cornelius_menke .

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

📣 *Paging founders at #Slush2022 !* In Helsinki and we love the energy. We’ve decided to host a coffee meet-up for founders & company builders TODAY 1.30pm-2.30pm SIIPI 209 Lobby. Come by to meet the @Sequoia team.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

1 year

Last week we wrapped the second cohort of Arc Europe, @Sequoia ’s catalyst for pre-seed and seed-stage companies. Hear from a few of the founders about their journeys and what’s to come:

Bending the Arc: Founders Share Their Journeys

As we close out the latest session of Arc, Sequoia’s catalyst for pre-seed and seed-stage founders, three alumni reflect on what brought their companies to this moment—and what comes next.

www.sequoiacap.com

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

We at @sequoia loved ⁦ @veedstudio ⁩ so much we had to tell famous director “ ⁦ @_georgerobson ⁩ Scorsese” we no longer needed his professional services 😊

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

5 years

Truly an authentic journey with @danieldines and @UiPath from a small company in Romania to global scale. Thanks @Forbes @alexrkonrad for sharing it with the world in this month’s cover story @RWong @Accel

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

10 months

When we met André Petry, Nico Bentenrieder and Johannes Groll, we knew they were special—and so is the platform they’re building. We are thrilled to lead Tacto’s Series A and support them on their mission to streamline supplier management.

Partnering with Tacto: Future-Proof Supply Chains

André, Nico, Johannes and their team are building the modern supplier-management solution millions of businesses need.

www.sequoiacap.com

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

Simply thrilled to welcome Anas to our team. We knew from our first meeting that he would fit right in!

Anas Biad

@biad_anas

3 years

After spending two wonderful years at Silver Lake, I'm happy to share that I'm joining @Sequoia as a Partner. I’m incredibly excited to work with the team to support exceptional founders across Europe, in their journey to building legendary companies from the ground up.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

Very proud to be part of a team that is constantly focused on reinvention. We turned our fund structure on its head in order to be there for our founders in the long run.

The Sequoia Capital Fund: Patient Capital for Building Enduring Companies

By Roelof Botha for Team Sequoia

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

6 years

Awesome milestone for @Framer @koenbok @jornvandijk . Thrilled to be your Series A investor, and welcome onboard @Atomico via @VentureBeat

Atomico leads $24 million investment in UI prototyping platform Framer

Framer, a Netherlands-based UI prototyping startup, has raised $24 million in a series B round of funding led by Atomico, with participation from Accel and AngelList.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

4 years

“When you’re driving, you need to slow down before reaching a sharp curve, or you could skid off the road. That’s why we published the Black Swan memo. But if you want to maintain momentum, the time to start accelerating is when you’re at the apex of the turn. “

Sequoia Capital

@sequoia

4 years

Founders & business leaders: On 3/5/20 we warned Sequoia companies to prepare for the impending COVID crisis. Today we sent this note to our founders and CEOs with advice for navigating the current climate and the coming recovery. We hope it's helpful.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

7 years

I could not be more proud of what UiPath has accomplished over the past year, or more excited about the journey ahead! @danieldines @RWong @pbotteri @algovc

UiPath

@UiPath

7 years

It's official: UiPath has raised $153M in Series B funding and becomes a Unicorn, with $1.1B valuation➤ Next level Enterprise #RPA

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

Dear @HSBC_UK welcome to the tech world! We are welcoming you with arms wide open. Crazy few days and the entire ecosystem is sighing with relief…thank you @No10Official for working relentlessly to help some of the most exciting and innovative businesses in the UK.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

Super excited to partner with the team at Upway on their Seed round as they launch the first marketplace for reconditioned small electric vehicles. The move to e-mobility is a must for our environment, Upway is on a mission to make it accessible to all!

Upway: Electric Mobility For All

Luciana Lixandru on behalf of Team Sequoia

medium.com

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

7 months

Congratulations @Stripe on passing the $1 trillion in total payment volume in 2023 and for showing us what’s possible. It's an honour to be your partner on this chapter of your journey @patrickc @collision .

Patrick Collison

@patrickc

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Stripe's 2023 annual letter: .

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

1 month

We are pleased that we are able to offer flexibility to our LPs while also deepening our commitment to @Stripe . Sequoia first partnered with @patrickc @collision in 2010 and we continue to be very optimistic about the company’s future.

Dan Primack

@danprimack

1 month

Scoop: Sequoia Capital completes $861 million Stripe deal

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

I really can’t wait for my chat with @HarryStebbings ! Thank you for having me 🙏

Harry Stebbings

@HarryStebbings

3 years

Very excited to say we will have @LucianaLix @sequoia on 20VC on Monday. What are the must ask questions? What do we have to discuss? Twitter, work your magic… 😉

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

4 years

I am proud to call ⁦ @Alfred_Lin ⁩ my partner. Check out his 20VC: The DoorDash Memo. Always humble and insightful.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

I waited for a decade for my first hardware investment, and it was worth the wait! @Robco_Robotics is the future of automation in a world where labour shortages, supply chain disruption & rising costs mean it’s a clear ‘why now?’ moment for robotics.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

4 years

Loved our chat - how does @sequoia think about investing, what do we look for in founders and why are we doubling down on Europe...

STATION F

@joinstationf

4 years

💥 NEW #STATIONFPodcast IS OUT 💥 @sequoia has landed in Europe 🤩 We catch up with @LucianaLix , first partner in Europe, to learn more about the big move, Sequoia's investments on this side of the Atlantic, its scout program & more! Listen now ⬇️

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2 years

⁦⁦ @_georgerobson ⁩ is on ⁦ @Forbes ⁩ 30 under 30 list, but is wise beyond his years. We at ⁦⁦ @sequoia ⁩ are so fortunate to work with him! Congrats George!

George Robson

George Robson on the 2022 30 Under 30 - Europe - Finance - Robson was the second partner to join Sequoia's London-based team in 2020 and has led or co-led

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

5 years

We love investing in products that bring people together. Welcome to the Accel family @johnnyboufarhat @hopinofficial !

Callum Burroughs

@CallumBurroughs

5 years

Exc from me: London startup Hopin was the talk of the town's VC investors at the start of the year and now it's raised $6.5 million from @Accel and @northzoneVC . Read more about this buzzy company on @businessinsider . (£/$)

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

French entrepreneurship is on 🔥. Thrilled to partner with another great founding team @Rem_Fabre and @Luis_Lb_

George Robson

@_georgerobson

3 years

Real estate in Europe is still largely offline⁠—making the stressful home-selling process even harder. We’re thrilled to partner with @Rem_Fabre , @Luis_Lb_ and the team at Zefir, who are helping homeowners and unlocking this massive market. Congrats on your Series A!

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@LucianaLix

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

I vividly remember my first call with ⁦ @danieldines ⁩ at ⁦ @UiPath ⁩ in 2016. What a journey from a small company with big dreams to a $25B public valuation. Living proof that greatness can start anywhere, as long as you want it enough⁩ ⁦⁦

UiPath’s Daniel Dines: Architect of the New Automation

Daniel Dines didn’t start UiPath from his Bucharest apartment to change the future of work—but he’s doing it anyway.

www.sequoiacap.com

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

8 months

German engineering and Silicon Valley level of ambition is a powerful combination....Robotics is the next frontier in AI, and I know just the team who will dominate. Congrats for the latest milestone! @Robco_Robotics @romanhoelzl

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

“ @getir pioneered 10 minute grocery and convenience delivery in Istanbul years ago. Now they are bringing this Turkish delight to Western Europe and soon to the US.

Getir valuation triples to $7.5bn as investors chase grocery app craze

Istanbul-based delivery platform is now worth more than Deliveroo and Grubhub

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

Great chat with @YokoSpirig about the role equity plans play in building startup culture and how to use @Ledgy for equity transparency and retaining talent. @STARTSummit_ @agoeldi

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

4 years

2/ Prior to joining, I had gotten to know the @sequoia team through being on the boards of @UiPath & @Tessian . When @mcmiller00 @dougleone approached me about helping Sequoia build its presence in Europe from the ground up, I knew this was a once in a lifetime opportunity.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

4 years

3/ We’re continuing to build a team here on the ground so we can meet exceptional founders as early as possible. Our team in Europe + the US = one team to help founders win in Europe and globally.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

Our first @sequoia Arc Europe cohort has wrapped, but the journey for these wonderful founders is just beginning. This testimonial is beyond touching...thank you for your trust!!

Mohamed Chahin

@mo_chahin1

2 years

@sequoia first Arc Europe cohort is now finished. Here‘s a few closing remarks from us founders.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

⁦⁦⁦⁦ @Pennylane_tech ⁩ is executing at the speed of light in building the operating system for accountants and SMEs! Delighted to lead another round in collaboration with our friends ⁦ @DavidSainteff ⁩ ⁦ @RomainLavault ⁩ .

Pennylane wants to overhaul the accounting tech stack in France | TechCrunch

French startup Pennylane has raised a $57 million Series B round (€50 million) from existing investors, such as Sequoia Capital (leading the round),

techcrunch.com

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

4 years

Love this interview with @UiPath 's @danieldines in this week's #SevenQuestions by @sequoia . I've had the privilege of working with Daniel over the past few years and can attest that he's one of the best leaders.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

Speed of execution is key in startup success. @UpwayShop @toussaintwtn thank you for the ride!

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

4 years

Thanks for a fun and fresh conversation @brenthoberman

Founders Forum Group

@Founders_Forum

4 years

We're back with another episode of #NowThenTen !🎙️ @Brenthoberman talks w/ @Sequoia 's @LucianaLix who explains that "the magic happens when the founder and investor see the same opportunity" & that great companies can really start anywhere. Listen via ➡️

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

Employee ownership is directly correlated with startup success. Check out ⁦⁦ @Ledgy ⁩ ‘s State of Equity and Ownership 2022 report! They have data from over 1,000 founders, executives and employees from 12 markets in Europe, the US and Israel.

State of Equity and Ownership 2022 — Download Now

Explore equity, share options and cap table trends for 2022 with Ledgy's State of Equity and Ownership report.

stateofequity.ledgy.com

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

Congrats @CellinoBio ! I loved watching your pitch -- the team is doing incredible work. Thanks to @TechCrunch for the opportunity to be a #StartupBattlefield judge alongside @kirstenagreen @sarahtavel @jlanzone @alexavontobel & @panzer

And the winner of Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2021 is… Cellino | TechCrunch

We started this competition with 20 impressive startups. After three days of fierce pitching in the virtual yet incredibly competitive Startup Battlefield

techcrunch.com

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

Congratulations to Benedikt, Claudia and the whole @Xentral team on today’s Series B! I can’t wait to see what you do next as you continue to redefine the ERP market! -tiger-global-and-meritech/

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

Thanks for joining us today! We loved seeing so many founders at #Slush2022 @mcmiller00 @zefi @RuthBarnett @cornelius_menke

Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

📣 *Paging founders at #Slush2022 !* In Helsinki and we love the energy. We’ve decided to host a coffee meet-up for founders & company builders TODAY 1.30pm-2.30pm SIIPI 209 Lobby. Come by to meet the @Sequoia team.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

The first European cohort will visit @Klarna HQ and spend time with @klarnaseb , @davsantweet , Camilla Giesecke, and @davidfock to learn from world-class operators at the most highly-valued startup in Europe.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

The quality of founders right now is going through the roof. We can’t wait to introduce them to each other, and to our world-class operators.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

1 year

Another week, another product launched by @veedstudio as they build the platform for everything video creation and editing. Check out their Avatars! @sab8a

Sabba Keynejad

@sab8a

1 year

We are live on Product Hunt today! Check it out and if you like it, we would appreciate a vote 🙏

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

6 years

When we invested in their seed, I knew @Tessian was bound for rapid success. Congrats to @thalmr , @tedtalkstoo and the whole team on this milestone!: #AccelFamily #humanlayersecurity #cybersecurity

U.K. Cyber Startup Founded by Former Analysts Backed by Sequoia

Sequoia Capital has backed a London-based cybersecurity startup founded by a trio of former banking analysts, who were surprised how often documents such as deal-term sheets were accidentally emailed...

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

3/ We believe in founders who want to change the status quo. If you’re among them, applications are open through Sunday, April 2nd, 23:59pm GMT. Learn more at

Sequoia Arc: Company Building Immersion

Learn Sequoia’s approach to Company Design from best-in-class founders, operators & Sequoia partners.

sequoiacap.com

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

Thank you @mantyla_mikko for a great discussion—it’s wonderful to be back at @SlushHQ . From the impact of the Sequoia Capital Fund on founders and our long-term approach to company building to Sequoia’s team mentality and my biggest miss, we covered it all! #slush2021

Slush

@SlushHQ

3 years

Come follow Sequoia Partners, Luciana Lixandru @LucianaLix , Andrew Reed @andrew__reed , and Mikko Mäntylä @mantyla_mikko , President at @SlushHQ , in discussing the recently announced Sequoia Capital Fund now at the Amphitheater! #slush2021

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

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It’s easy to get lost while trekking through the fundraising process. Excited to share my good friend @cee 's go-to guide to all steps startup fundraising today 🥳 If you're a founder looking for a starting point, you've come to the right place:

Fundraising Field Guide

A startup founder's guide to all things fundraising, brought to you by Carlos Espinal, Partner at Seedcamp, Europe's leading Seed fund.

www.fundraisingfieldguide.com

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

5 months

We are coming to Romania and I can’t wait! @stripe is growing its team in Bucharest. Come meet none other than @stripe CTO @dps and myself at Universitatea Politehnica next week. Va asteptam cu drag!

David Singleton

@dps

5 months

🇷🇴 Stripe is growing its footprint in Bucharest and we want to meet you—everyone is welcome! Join @LucianaLix , Sequoia Partner and Stripe Board Member, and me next Wednesday, May 29 6 PM at the Politehnica University of Bucharest: .

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

6 years

Proud moment. From up and comer to clear leader in 18 months. @danieldines @UiPath @bpatrick001

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

7 years

“Because @Framer is code-first and in the browser, it is essentially limitless in terms of possibilities.” @koenbok @jornvandijk Startup Of The Week: Framer via @forbes

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

7 years

So excited to be working with such great entrepreneurs! @jornvandijk @koenbok @piadiri

Jorn van Dijk

@jornvandijk

7 years

I’m incredibly excited to announce that @framer has teamed up with @accel in London:

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

5 years

Europe 🚀🚀🚀

Accel

@Accel

5 years

20 years ago, we put down roots in Europe as we believed in the immense potential of the startup ecosystem & that large-scale companies can be built anywhere. Today, our team in London tops @Crunchbasenews 's list of early stage unicorn investors in Europe:

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

14 days

One of my favourite things about being at @sequoia is that now and again I get to listen to some of Brian’s “Halligan-isms”…I’m delighted he’s now sharing them with the world.

Brian Halligan

@bhalligan

14 days

I wrote down literally everything I've learned about the journey from startup founder ($0) to scaleup CEO ($25billion). This thread is the on the lessons in LEADING. Several more threads coming on different topics.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 months

We are so pleased to back @oogerikus and the team at @XBOW as they transform offensive security with AI. Super impressive results.

XBOW

@Xbow

2 months

XBOW is the world’s first fully automated web pentester. It previously scored an unprecedented 75% on renowned web pentesting benchmarks from @PentesterLab and @PortSwigger . So we decided to give it a harder challenge: competing against humans.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

. @veedstudio already has millions of monthly users, a killer team and the best video editing platform out there. And they are just getting started. Tune in for their official launch. @sab8a

Create with VEED

Register now for Create with VEED on crowdcast, scheduled to go live on November 2, 2022, 01:00 PM EDT.

www.crowdcast.io

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

6 years

Thank you @UiPath !

UiPath

@UiPath

6 years

Really excited for @LucianaLix of @Accel , named one of the best VC investors in European tech for 2018 - the famous Midas Europe List released by @Forbes . #ForbesMidas

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

5 years

Always such a pleasure to chat with @cee

seedcamp

@seedcamp

5 years

"Entrepreneurs are the driver and we are just in the passenger seat.” You won't want to miss this week's podcast as @LucianaLix - who we're thrilled to be a co-investor in @uipath @danieldines - shares her story and @Accel 's investment thesis with @cee :

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

5 months

What a great event at Politehnica University of Bucharest today with @dps of @Stripe . The energy was contagious and there is so much talent in Romania. I have a feeling @Stripe ’s Bucharest office will be amazing

David Singleton

@dps

5 months

At the Politehnica University of Bucharest with @LucianaLix , Sequoia Partner and Stripe board member. We spoke about the opportunity to build software-defined financial services, the tech and investing landscape in Europe and Romania, and Stripe's growing engineering footprint in

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

6 years

Congratulations to @DocuSign ’s past and present team on today’s @Nasdaq listing. The journey truly is the reward, as @pbotteri shares here:

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

6 years

Could not be more excited about this! Announcing our two newest London Partners, Seth Pierrepont & Andrei Brasoveanu –

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

@mcmiller00 We love having you here!!!

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

6 years

“ @RealtimeBoard is taking the collaboration world by storm. We are thrilled to be their Series A investors. Welcome to the #AccelFamily ! @Khusya @Oleg_Shardin @la_grimms Accel leads $25 million investment in team whiteboarding platform RealtimeBoard

Accel leads $25 million investment in team whiteboarding platform RealtimeBoard

RealtimeBoard, a team collaboration and whiteboarding platform, has raised $25 million in a series A round of funding led by Accel.

venturebeat.com

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

6 years

Excited to continue backing this ambitious team and disruptive product! @Tessian @tedtalkstoo @thalmr

Email security startup Tessian raises $13M led by Balderton and Accel | TechCrunch

Tessian (formerly called CheckRecipient), the London-based startup deploying machine learning to improve email security, has raised $13 million in Series

techcrunch.com

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

2/ We are as committed to Europe as ever, and can’t wait to meet founders from across the continent building in AI, robotics, enterprise software, fintech, and beyond.

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

2 years

⁦⁦ @veedstudio ⁩ has one of the most inspirational founding stories. Everything about grit, resilience, ramen profitability, getting to 1M in ARR in a year, 1M MRR not that long after, and everything in between. ⁦ @sab8a ⁩

Want to start a Startup? Don’t

Starting my company was the single hardest thing I have ever done. I am here to tell you not to do it unless you are willing to endure years of pain. But if ...

www.youtube.com

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

All kidding aside, we’re thrilled to share our partnership with @veedstudio ! It’s our privilege to lead their Series A. Veed is the future of video and @sab8a & Tim are building THE platform in this exciting space! @sab8a @timurmamedoff

Veed, an online video editing platform, picks up $35M from Sequoia | TechCrunch

Video is the beating heart of the most popular content online these days, and it's not just because it's entertaining. It's also because of how accessible

techcrunch.com

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

⁦ @Pennylane_tech ⁩ is one of the strongest engineering teams I have had the pleasure of working with. Check out their Vision for Tech and Product Culture by ⁦ @Ar_Waller ⁩

Our Vision for Pennylane’s Tech and Product Culture

Pennylane’s first line of code was written 20 months ago and I felt like it was the right time to step back and analyze what makes…

link.medium.com

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

3 years

@HarryStebbings @sequoia I can’t wait! Ready for the tough questions 😉

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

7 years

So cool to see Deliveroo at no 1! The FT 1000: the complete list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies via @FT @WillShu203 @Deliveroo

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Luciana Lixandru

@LucianaLix

6 years

⁦ @framerloupe ⁩ what a great event with talented and creative people who flew to Amsterdam from all over the world! Testament to the community that ⁦ @framer ⁩ ⁦ @koenbok ⁩ ⁦ @jornvandijk ⁩ are building.

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