With 48 years of experience and a track record of working with successful founders like Steve Jobs and Larry Page, Sequoia-backed companies account for over 25% of NASDAQ's total value. The firm invests primarily on behalf of non-profits and schools, such as the Ford Foundation and MIT, making a meaningful difference in the world. Sequoia focuses on energy, financial, enterprise, healthcare, internet, and mobile startups, and seeks to invest in all sectors with a particular emphasis on energy, financials, healthcare, internet, and mobile. Founded in 1972 by Don Valentine, Sequoia is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.