Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Mubi Responds to Backlash Over Defense Startup Investment
Mubi, a company that streams movies, got money from a company called Sequoia Capital.
Some people are upset because Sequoia Capital also invests in an Israeli company that helps the military.
These people are calling for a boycott of Mubi.
Mubi says they don't agree with the personal views of the investors and that they're just trying to bring more movies to people around the world.
Mubi, a film distributor, faced backlash over its investment from Sequoia Capital.
Sequoia Capital has ties to Kela, an Israeli defense-tech startup.
Kela was founded in 2024 by Israeli intelligence veterans.
Some customers have cancelled subscriptions to Mubi in response.
Mubi stated that the beliefs of individual investors do not reflect its views.
- Who
- Mubi and its customers, along with Film Workers for Palestine.
- What
- Mubi responded to backlash over its investment.
- When
- The response came after backlash from its customers.
- Where
- Online, via Instagram.
- Why
- Due to Mubi's investment from Sequoia Capital, which has ties to an Israeli defense-tech startup.
Critics of Mubi
Mubi
Investment and Support of Israeli Military
Critics of Mubi
Mubi should return the investment.
Mubi
Mubi should continue as it is.
- Company
- Mubi
- Investment Amount
- $100 million
- Investor
- Sequoia Capital
- Defense-tech startup
- Kela
- Kela Founding Year
- 2024
- Mubi's Stance
- Individual investor views do not reflect those of Mubi