TLDR:
- More than 215 venture capitalists support Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign
- The group, “VCs for Kamala,” includes notable tech leaders like Marc Cuban and Vinod Khosla
More than 215 venture capitalists have pledged their support for Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, forming a group called “VCs for Kamala.” The group includes well-known tech leaders such as Marc Cuban, Vinod Khosla, Reid Hoffman, and Chris Sacca. They aim to show that not all venture capitalists have aligned with the MAGA movement. The group emphasizes their support for entrepreneurship, technological progress, and democracy as vital components of the nation. This move highlights the growing divide in Silicon Valley as major tech leaders choose sides ahead of the November election.
On the other hand, several prominent tech leaders in Silicon Valley have aligned themselves with Republican nominee Donald Trump. Trump chose venture capitalist and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate, reportedly influenced by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Many tech leaders with ties to cryptocurrencies have endorsed or financially supported Trump through political action committees. Notable figures include the Winklevoss twins and Marc Andreessen. The divide in the tech industry reflects broader political trends and the differing priorities of key players in the sector.
David Marcus, co-founder and CEO of Lightspark and a former executive at Meta and Paypal, recently announced his support for Trump, citing Trump’s stances on Bitcoin and immigration. The endorsements and political affiliations of tech leaders are shaping the landscape of the upcoming election, with Silicon Valley playing a prominent role in the political discourse.
