Sequoia Capital partners were reportedly blindsided when Roelof Botha joined SpaceX's board without seeking partnership approval, deepening tensions between him and the firm. The move comes amid broader changes at Sequoia, including closing its London office and merging teams, which some interpret as an effort to distance the firm from Botha's legacy.
Background
Roelof Botha is a former Managing Partner of Sequoia Capital and previously worked with Elon Musk at PayPal, where he helped lead PayPal's IPO before joining SpaceX's board in 2026.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Nov 9, 2026 at 03:51 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10