Sequoia Capital Launches Arc to Support Founders Like Oege Balkansky of xbow, Drawing on 50+ Years of Experience

Sequoia Capital has launched Arc, an initiative aimed at connecting with outlier founders early in their entrepreneurial journeys. The program draws on over 50 years of experience in partnering with category-defining companies, emphasizing the importance of strong company foundations that compound in value over time. Notably, Oege Balkansky, a seasoned founder who previously sold his company Semmle to GitHub and co-created GitHub Copilot, has praised Arc for its significant impact on his current venture, xbow. Balkansky highlighted that the program helped him articulate his business story and navigate key challenges with support from like-minded experts and fellow founders. The initiative also aims to support innovators in various fields, including intellectual property finance (IPFi) and creator applications, encouraging builders to apply for guidance and advisory support.