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Venture Capital-backed IPOs: A look at Sequoia Capital

November 15, 2017

Sequoia Capital the is the largest shareholder of Chinese credit platform Jianpu Technology (JT), which begins trading on the NYSE on Thursday. The big kahuna of Silicon Valley has been the #1 investor of 6 US IPOs since 2015. While its three IPOs from 2015 to 2016 are each below issue, the VC firm's three deals from this year have made a more impressive run, and include two unicorns.

Sequoia Capital IPOs, 2015-2017

Explore the IPO Pro Venture Capital Screen to find VC-backed IPOs, including deals brought public by ARCH Venture Partners, Domain Associates, OrbiMed Advisors, Third Rock Ventures, Greylock Partners and more.

Other notable VCs:
Bessemer Venture Partners stands out for its hit rate. Bessemer is the largest shareholder of 3 IPOs since 2015, with total returns ranging from +69% to +477%.

New Enterprise Associates has had the highest volume, being the primary backer of 8 IPOs. Total returns on its deals range from -99% to +41%.

Lightspeed Venture Partners was the top shareholder of 2 IPOs, up +30% and +82%.

Insight Venture Partners was the #1 investor of 2 IPOs, up 80% and 197%.

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