Ravi Gupta

Ravi Gupta is a Partner at Sequoia Capital, where he leads growth-stage investments across consumer, fintech, crypto, and enterprise sectors. Known for his operational depth and empathy, Gupta draws on his experience as Instacart’s former CFO and COO, where he helped scale the business during its most challenging and formative years. He joined Sequoia in 2019 and has since invested in standout companies including Faire, Fireblocks, Front, Ramp, Noom, Remote, and Meter.

Earlier in his career, Gupta spent a decade at KKR in both operational and investing roles, and began his professional journey at McKinsey. With a degree in economics from Duke University and roots in Chicago, Gupta’s journey reflects his outsider beginnings and deep commitment to purposeful work.

He seeks founders with clarity, grit, and a kernel of undeniable traction, and is admired for supporting them through both triumph and turbulence. Drawing inspiration from his grandfather—an immigrant who transformed his family's future—Gupta brings a deep sense of gratitude, responsibility, and perspective to everything he does.

Outside of investing, he shares insights on leadership and business via his blog (RKG.blog) and podcast appearances, and lives in the Bay Area with his wife and three sons. Gupta is widely respected for his humility, clear thinking, and founder-first mindset that blends high standards with deep support.