Dean Meyer

Dean Meyer, age 24, grew up in South Africa and at just 14 left home to pursue a childhood dream of becoming a professional footballer at AFC Ajax. Alongside his athletic career, he began learning to code and quickly developed a passion for software and technology. After a short-lived sports career, Meyer chose to forgo university opportunities in the United States and instead move to Israel.

In Israel, Meyer studied computer science and graduated with honors, earning a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Reichman University. He later joined Team8, where he deepened his exposure to the local tech industry and worked alongside a former commander of Unit 8200, leading investments in companies such as Talon and Dig Security. Before joining Sequoia in March 2024 as its first Israeli partner, he served as an investor at Vine Ventures and Team8, focusing on cybersecurity and infrastructure startups.

His venture capital portfolio includes investments in notable technology companies such as Talon Cyber Security, Dig Security, and Oasis Security, where he currently serves as a Board Observer. Meyer is an early investor and board member in companies including Eon, Decart, Kela and Irregular, focusing on infrastructure, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and defense. Beyond his investment work, Meyer is a co-founder of Start-Up Nation Mentorship, an international initiative that connects non-Jewish student leaders at leading global universities with Israeli leaders across technology, business and public sectors.

Career history

• Partner at Sequoia Capital (March 2024–Present)
• Investor at Vine Ventures (Jan 2022–Dec 2024)
• Investor at Team8 (Jan 2020–Jan 2022)

What Dean Meyer could bring to his role at Sequoia Capital: As Sequoia's first Israeli partner, Meyer combines deep technical expertise in computer science with on-the-ground knowledge of the Israeli startup ecosystem, having established himself across leading venture firms. His hands-on investment track record in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI companies—including exits like Talon's acquisition by Palo Alto Networks—positions him to identify emerging founders and trends while leveraging Sequoia's global resources and network to scale Israeli companies internationally.