Report: Sequoia Partners Surprised by Botha’s SpaceX Board Role
Technology · First reported 8 Nov, 19:51 · Updated 20:28
Reports say Roelof Botha’s appointment to SpaceX’s board surprised Sequoia partners and could complicate the firm’s ability to trade its reported $20 billion stake. TechCrunch also connects the appointment to wider changes at Sequoia and reports differing views on what those changes mean for the firm’s legacy.
- Botha joined the SpaceX board this summer, and Sequoia partners were reportedly surprised by the move.
- The role could complicate Sequoia’s ability to trade its reported $20 billion stake in SpaceX.
- TechCrunch places the board appointment amid Sequoia changes, including closing its London office, merging early-stage and growth teams, and ending its Scouts program.
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- Board appointment
- Botha joined the SpaceX board this summer, according to TechCrunch.
- Stake
- Sequoia’s SpaceX stake is reported as $20 billion.
- Sequoia changes
- The firm announced a London office closure, a merger of early-stage and growth teams, and the end of its Scouts program.
- Sequoia response
- A spokesperson said the firm continues to collaborate closely with Botha.
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