Sequoia Arc 🚀 Accelerator
Sequoia's twice-yearly open call for pre-seed and seed founders, with a four-day Arc Intensive.
| Who qualifies | Pre-seed and seed-stage founders. Investment and equity are negotiated per company and not stated. |
|---|---|
| Open in | Worldwide, United States |
| Partner code needed | No: apply directly |
| Deadline | Open call twice a year; dates not stated |
| Terms last checked | 2026-10-11 |
About Sequoia Arc
What you get
Arc is Sequoia Capital's open call for pre-seed and seed founders, held twice a year. Companies Sequoia partners with at these stages are invited to the Arc Intensive, a four-day programme in cohorts of about 10 companies.
Sequoia does not publish a standard cheque or equity figure: "Every new pre-seed or seed stage partnership with Sequoia is unique."
Who qualifies
Pre-seed and seed-stage founders.
Good to know
- The investment amount, equity, location and dates are not stated on the page.
- Because terms are negotiated, treat it like a seed round with Sequoia rather than a fixed-term accelerator.
Verdict
A direct route to a top-tier firm at the earliest stage, with a short intensive. Compare the terms you are offered with fixed-deal accelerators.
How to apply
- Read sequoiacap.com/arc/.
- Apply through the open call when it is running (twice a year).
- If Sequoia partners with you, join the four-day Arc Intensive.
Who it is for
Steps Sequoia Arc helps with
Pros
- Direct access to Sequoia at pre-seed
- Short, focused intensive
Cons
- No published terms, amount or dates
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