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Founded in the early 1970s by Don Valentine, Sequoia Capital made its mark by embracing a hands-on approach to venture investing. Over the decades, the firm has been pivotal in shaping the technology landscape, backing some of the most influential companies that now comprise a significant portion of the NASDAQ. Throughout its history, the firm has financed a range of high-tech firms that transformed industries. This ingrained experience is what makes Sequoia’s recent challenges all the more perplexing.