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Doug Leone

Partner at Sequoia Capital since 1988; Managing Partner / Senior Steward from 1996 to 2022. Born in Genoa, Italy in 1957; immigrated to the United States at age 11. Made Partner in 1993 and became Managing Partner in 1996, succeeding Michael Moritz.

Led Sequoia's expansion into China and India. Worked with companies including RingCentral, ServiceNow, and Nubank. Succeeded by Roelof Botha as Senior Steward in July 2022.

Ranked No. 8 on the 2026 Forbes Midas List, his 21st appearance.

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  • Sequoia Capitalverified→
    Managing Partner / Senior Steward (1996–2022)

    Sequoia Capital is a US venture capital firm — one of the most successful VC firms in Silicon Valley history.

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  1. https://sequoiacap.com/people/doug-leone · 2026-08-21

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