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2022 Predictions

Why Sequoia Capital Will Split From Star Chinese Partner

By Kate Clark and Shai Oster · Dec. 29, 2021 6:00 AM PST

Rising geopolitical tensions could spell the end of a 16-year relationship for Sequoia Capital and Sequoia Capital China. We predict the U.S. venture powerhouse and its Chinese affiliate, led by star deal maker Neil Shen, will move to part ways next year as the Chinese government extends a regulatory crackdown on tech companies and U.S.... Rising geopolitical tensions could spell the end of a 16-year relationship for Sequoia Capital...

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2022 Predictions

The Information’s 2022 Predictions

By The Information Staff · Dec. 27, 2021 10:00 AM PST · 6 comments

Many of this year’s biggest tech developments caught everyone by surprise. Who would have predicted Didi Global would go public and months later have to delist? Zillow abruptly abandoned its home-buying business. Instacart and DoorDash held merger talks. And Facebook changed its name. What will 2022 bring? Our reporters talked to their... Many of this year’s biggest tech developments caught everyone by surprise. Who would have...

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2022 Predictions

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Why Andreessen Horowitz Might Go Public

By Berber Jin · Nov. 3, 2021 6:01 AM PDT · 3 comments

Historically, VC firms were too small to go public. But that may soon change. Amid a massive upheaval in venture capital, the largest firms are starting to look more like public companies in size and structure. Among them, Andreessen Horowitz stands out. I predict it will prepare to go public as early as next year. A public listing would... Historically, VC firms were too small to go public. But that may soon change. Amid a massive...