Venture firm Sequoia Capital led SpaceX’s recent $1.9 billion financing , according to people familiar with the matter. The firm, known for its stakes in companies like Instagram, YouTube and Stripe, wrote a $500 million check in the privately held aerospace business founded by Elon Musk at a valuation of $46 billion this summer. The round’s lead investor has not been previously reported....
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