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THE BEST PEO FOR SMALLER COMPANIES

Sequoia One is the top PEO company startups trust

Get your HR, payroll, compliance, comp, and benefits right from day one with the only PEO crafted for PE- and VC-backed tech startups.

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Get to know Sequoia:

Sequoia One specializes in helping tech startups:

HR, Payroll, Compliance

Our full-service, expert HR and payroll team handles your day-to-day people operations and ensures compliance, so you can spend more time focusing on the big picture.

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Smarter Compensation

Ditch the spreadsheets and approach comp strategically with the only PEO for small businesses that offers guidance and tools that control your people spend.

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Right-Fit Benefits

We negotiate Fortune 500-level, benchmarked benefits that help your startup meet employees’ diverse needs, compete for talent, and keep costs sustainable.

Your startup deserves the best PEO partner

No one knows HR, comp, and benefits better than Sequoia. Unlike traditional PEOs, we specialize in strategic guidance, service excellence, and technology orchestration for VC-backed startups. With the right mix of human expertise and platform power, we’ll help your leadership team make smarter decisions about your comp and benefits, reduce administrative burdens, and deliver an elevated people experience.

Top PEO for boosting board room readiness

Regardless of economic conditions, more than 75% of a tech startup’s spend is usually on its people. With so much on the line, Sequoia One puts your data to work in meaningful ways that make sense to your board. We’ll give you the visibility and insights you need to win top talent, streamline or scale your operations, stabilize HR costs, and impress your investors.
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Sequoia One is proven to strategically guide tech and life sciences companies better than any other PEO

Sequoia One is the PEO startups choose to help them mature their people operations, win over top talent, and optimize their people spend. We’re well versed in the startup needs of companies in all tech and life sciences industries, such as:

Apps & Games

Employee Experience

Artificial Intelligence

Automation

Backup & Recovery

Biotechnology

Business Intelligence

Cloud Infrastructure

Cybersecurity

Data Analytics

Digital Media

Ecommerce

Energy Technology

Finance

Healthcare Technology

IT

Robotics

Software

Space Technology

Telecommunications

Virtual & Augmented Reality

“My team at Sequoia is always presenting new ideas to me, whether it’s introducing new product capabilities, advising us on our benefits options, or helping us stay compliant with new legislation. They’re always miles ahead of me, keeping me up to speed on what I need to know and when I need to act.”

Michael Czirkak

Head of OperationsAlkymi

“Sequoia One has been fantastic about offering clear instructions. I can easily email my Sequoia team and ask for clarification or get on a phone call. It’s like having someone working with you at the company.”

Joua Thao

Director, HR Radish

“Sequoia One has given me more than I expected. They always go above and beyond. These tools have helped us develop and share a company compensation philosophy around transparency and pay equity.”

Jessica Hillis

People Operations Manager Luma Health

“From day one, Sequoia One has been an extension of our HR. Not only do they help me with the day-to-day tasks, but the partnership allows us to compete with much larger companies and punch higher than we could on our own.”

Matt Rigdon

SVP of Global People Searchmetrics

“Not only has Sequoia One taken all of the different aspects of HR and housed it in one neatly wrapped package, but they’ve also given me an entire team. Working with them helped me get things done, but it also made me feel like I wasn’t alone.”

Stephanie Kawamura

Chief Operating Officer Axiom