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August 8, 2024
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Kamala Harris’ backers net $150K in Zoom fundraising event

TLDR:

  • VC supporters of Kamala Harris raised $150,000 on a Zoom call to support her presidential candidacy.
  • The group, known as VCs for Kamala, had over 1,300 members, including 750 accredited investors, who contributed to the fundraising effort.

Venture capitalist Roy Bahat made a startup-style pitch deck in support of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, emphasizing the importance of execution over just funding. The call featured prominent Democratic donor Reid Hoffman and addressed concerns over political leanings in the venture capital community, particularly in relation to Andreessen Horowitz’s support for former President Donald Trump. The group emphasized the need for regulations to prevent the collapse of the system and wealth aggregation. The call highlighted the importance of supporting candidates based on their potential impact on the world.

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