Sequoia has hired a fifth partner to be based in Europe, in a further sign that the US VC giant means business on the continent.
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September 27, 2022
Sequoia hires its fifth partner in Europe
Luciana Lixandru, the fund’s first European hire, said the fund’s commitment to the continent “has never been stronger”
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Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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