Wiz Backer Raises $300 Million to Help Startup Employees Cash Out
Raanan, a former partner at Sequoia Capital, said the goal is to reward long-tenured employees with reliable and recurring opportunities to cash out vested shares. It's part of a broader effort by Raanan to rethink the venture capital model as startups stay private longer and face new challenges.
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