Jared Leto Pursues a $75 Million VC Fund Before Controversy Surfaces
TL;DR
Hollywood actor Jared Leto was reportedly raising a first-time venture fund targeting $75 million, with a16z reportedly reaching out to potential backers before sexual misconduct allegations surfaced; it remains unclear how much capital was raised, Leto denies the claims, and his prior investments include Robinhood, Postmates, Reddit, Headspace, Relativity Space, and Replit, highlighting the growing influence of celebrity investors in Silicon Valley.
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- Jared Leto was raising a $75 million venture fund before recent accusations Business Insider
- Opinion | Jared Leto and Hollywood’s Open Secrets The New York Times
- As Jared Leto allegations mount, Hollywood keeps its distance NBC News
- Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers BBC
- Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations described in BBC documentary AP News
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