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Jarmusch Voices Concern Over Mubi’s Sequoia Funding at Venice Premiere

The comments follow an artists’ campaign over Mubi’s $100 million Sequoia investment linked by critics to Israeli defense‑tech firms.

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Cast member Jim Jarmusch gestures, on the day of a photocall for the movie "Father Mother Sister Brother" in competition, at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, August 31, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Overview

  • At a Venice press conference, Jim Jarmusch said he raised the investor issue with Mubi and noted his agreements with the company were signed before the Sequoia deal.
  • He described corporate money as inherently compromised and urged that accountability for investor ties rest with companies rather than artists.
  • Mubi accepted a $100 million investment from Sequoia Capital earlier this year, with reporting highlighting portfolio stakes in firms including Kela Technologies.
  • Mubi founder and CEO Efe Cakarel has said he is in deep reflection, condemned harm to civilians, and stated the company is exploring actions consistent with its values.
  • The exchange came as large pro‑Palestinian protests were held on the Lido and as Jarmusch’s Mubi-backed film premiered in competition, with a U.S. release set for December 24.