Dean Meyer

Dean Meyer is a Partner at Sequoia Capital based in Tel Aviv, leading the firm's Israel operations. A former professional soccer player for AFC Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv, he pivoted from competitive sport to venture capital after studying computer science at Reichman University (IDC Herzliya). He joined Sequoia in March 2024 - shortly after October 7 - to double down on Israel's tech ecosystem at its most turbulent moment, backing technical founders in infrastructure, cloud, data, AI, and cybersecurity. His portfolio includes Decart (now valued at $3.1B), Eon, Irregular, and Kela.