Alfred Lin — Email, Phone & Partners

Overview

Alfred Lin is a prominent venture capitalist and managing partner at Sequoia Capital, a leading venture capital firm. He joined Sequoia in 2010 and has been instrumental in the firm's investments in consumer internet companies. Lin has a strong background in technology and business, having co-founded Venture Frogs, an incubator and investment firm, and serving as the COO, CFO, and chairman of Zappos.com from 2005 to 2010. Under his leadership, Zappos grew significantly and was acquired by Amazon.com in 2009 for $1.2 billion. Lin holds a B.A. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University and an M.S. in Statistics from Stanford University. At Sequoia Capital, Lin has been involved in several high-profile investments, including DoorDash, Airbnb, and Reddit. He co-led Sequoia's 2021 investment in OpenAI, which was valued at $300 billion in a March 2025 round. Lin also serves on the boards of Citadel Securities, Catch, Found, Kalshi, Collaborative Robotics, Zipline, and more. His investment focus spans various industries, including consumer marketplaces, fintech, robotics, and healthcare. Lin's investment philosophy centers on identifying exceptional founders with unique insights and a strong connection to their target market. He emphasizes the importance of founder-market fit and seeks out companies with the potential to make a significant impact in their respective industries. His strategic approach and deep understanding of the startup ecosystem have made him a respected figure in the venture capital community.

Investment Focus

Exceptional founders with unique insights
Strong founder-market fit
Potential for significant industry impact

Portfolio Companies

AirbnbOpenAIDoorDashRedditZiplineCatchKalshiFoundCollaborative RoboticsCitadel Securities

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What sectors does Alfred Lin invest in?

Alfred Lin invests in Technology, Healthcare, Real Estate, Media, Retail and Education, and is based in California, United States. Alfred Lin is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.