Charlie Curnin

Charlie Curnin is a Partner at Sequoia Capital focusing on seed and early-stage investments, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He holds a degree in Computer Science from Stanford University and joined the venture capital firm early in his career, advancing through the investment team from an initial associate position. Promoted to his current partnership role in July 2023, he operates as a key investor within the firm's dedicated seed practice. Curnin is heavily involved in managing Sequoia Arc, the firm's specialized catalyst program for pre-seed founders, where he actively selected and mentored the 2023 and 2024 startup cohorts. Throughout his tenure, he has specialized in identifying and supporting early-stage teams navigating complex market environments. His current investment focus centers on partnering with technical founders building artificial intelligence, developer tools, technical infrastructure, and B2B enterprise software.