Mubi Clarifies Investor Ties Amid Backlash Over Israeli Military Connections
Mubi CEO Efe Cakarel responded to over 35 filmmakers criticizing the company's investment ties to Sequoia Capital, which has connections to the Israeli military. Cakarel clarified that Mubi's profits do not fund Sequoia's portfolio companies involved in defense or military activities, and emphasized the company's commitment to ethical funding policies and support for artists at risk. The controversy arose amid broader concerns about Sequoia's investments and associations related to the Israeli military and defense tech.