Sequoia Arc Europe 2023

Sequoia Arc Europe 2023 was a European-focused cohort running from June 2023 in London. Each company received $1 million upfront upon acceptance. The 7-week hybrid program combined in-person intensive sessions at Sequoia's London offices with remote collaboration periods. This was the second European Arc cohort and built on the foundations established by the inaugural Spring 2022 batch. The cohort reflected Sequoia's deepening commitment to the European startup ecosystem and the growing quality of European founders. Companies were selected through open applications evaluated on founder-market fit and category-defining potential. The Europe 2023 batch benefited from the maturation of Arc's curriculum and the growing alumni network from previous cohorts. European founders in particular benefited from Arc's $1M investment, which provided significantly more capital than most European pre-seed rounds. The cohort included founders building across technology verticals including AI, fintech, healthcare, and enterprise software. Arc's European program has been important in establishing Sequoia's brand among early-stage European founders and competing with local accelerators and venture programs for the continent's best talent.