Venture capital firm Sequoia has hired a sixth partner for its London office, Insider understands.
Venture capital firm Sequoia has bolstered its presence in Europe with the hire of its sixth partner in London, Insider understands.
"Since Julien joined us as an associate five years ago, he's become a valued member of our London team," Accel partner Sonali De Rycker said.
Sequoia will expand in Europe despite a broader contraction in venture capital funding to European startups.
Sequoia has closed 21 deals in Europe in the three years since it opened in London, Crunchbase data shows.
Persons:
Julien Bek, Accel's Luciana Lixandru, Sequoia's Lixandru, Bek, Julien, he's, Sonali De Rycker, Slay, Matt Miller, George Robson, Anas
Organizations:
Sequoia, . Venture, Apple, Accel, London, Investment, Investments, Trade Republic, Global Founders Capital, Revolut
Locations:
Sequoia, Europe, London, California, China, India, Southeast Asia, Geneva, Switzerland, Lixandru