Roelof Botha

Sequoia’s $950M Bet and Botha’s Candid VC Market Warning

Sequoia Capital announces two new funds totaling $950 million while Managing Partner Roelof Botha offers stark warnings about fundraising timing. His candid comments reveal deep concerns about market volatility ahead.

by Darren HoltOctober 28, 2025November 2, 2025

Business Startups

Venture Capital’s Identity Crisis: Why More Money Doesn’t Mean Better Returns

Sequoia’s Roelof Botha dropped a bombshell at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, declaring venture capital isn’t an asset class. His “return-free risk” comment challenges decades of investment orthodoxy. Here’s what this means for the future of startup funding.

by Darren HoltOctober 28, 2025November 2, 2025