Sigalit Perelson

Scout at Sequoia Capital

Sigalit Perelson Scharfstein is a Scout at Sequoia Capital, where she has been involved since April 2020. In this role, she focuses on early-stage investments, typically ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, with a sweet spot around $50,000. She has recorded investments in sectors such as AI, e-commerce, and developer tools, particularly at the pre-seed and seed stages.1

Education and Early Career

Sigalit holds a Bachelor of Science in Symbolic Systems and an MBA from Stanford University. Her academic background is complemented by her military service in the Israel Defense Forces, where she served as a Lieutenant in Military Intelligence, leading teams and managing products within an elite technological unit.2

Professional Experience

Before joining Sequoia Capital, Sigalit was a Fellow at Pear VC and co-founded FashionX, where she served as the President. Her experience spans various roles in technology and venture capital, showcasing her expertise in startups and innovation.1

Skills and Recognition

Sigalit is recognized for her leadership and analytical skills, having received the Stanford Women of Impact Award in 2017. She is fluent in English and Hebrew, which enhances her ability to connect within diverse networks, including those related to Stanford University and the venture capital community.2

Experience

Scout at Sequoia Capital (April 2020 - Present)

Summer Associate at Sequoia Capital (June 2021 - September 2021), Fellow at Pear VC (April 2017 - June 2020), Co-founding President at FashionX (August 2018 - April 2020), Lieutenant: Teams Leader & Product Manager - Elite Technological Unit at Israel Defense Forces - Military Intelligence (July 2012 - August 2014), Data Analyst - Elite Technological Unit at Israel Defense Forces - Military Intelligence (February 2011 - July 2012)