About Luciana Lixandru

Luciana Lixandru is a partner at Sequoia Capital, a renowned international venture capital firm. Based in Europe, Luciana partners with pioneering founders who are committed to driving impactful change across the region. Luciana Lixandru has been instrumental in investing in a range of startups, including UiPath, Miro, Deliveroo, Hopin, and Tessian, among others. Luciana's impressive track record in the venture capital industry has seen her invest in some of the most successful startups in Europe. She led the Series A round in UiPath, a Bucharest-founded robotic process automation company, in 2017. UiPath is now headquartered in New York and reached a valuation of $10 billion in July 2020. Luciana's investment in UiPath has since been recognized as one of the most significant contributions to the Romanian tech industry. In addition to her work with UiPath, Luciana has been a board member for several high-growth companies such as Miro, Tessian, and UiPath. Her expertise and experience have enabled these companies to thrive and scale their businesses to new heights. Miro, an online collaboration startup, raised $50 million in April 2020, thanks in part to Luciana's investment. Tessian, a cybersecurity company, raised $42 million in 2019, further demonstrating Luciana's keen eye for promising startups. Before joining Sequoia Capital, Luciana Lixandru was a member of Accel's London team for a long time, where she was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the firm's growth and success. Luciana Lixandru left Accel to join Sequoia's first European office, where Luciana continues to leverage her extensive experience and expertise to identify and invest in the most innovative startups in Europe. Luciana Lixandru's exceptional accomplishments in the venture capital industry have earned her a reputation as one of the most influential investors in Europe. Luciana Lixandru has played a significant role in supporting founders who are driving impactful change and has been recognized for her contributions to the industry.