TechCrunch AIJun 9, 2026, 12:45 AMMarina Temkin

Mercor’s Brendan Foody calls out Sequoia over dual-pricing valuation tricks

Original: Mercor’s Brendan Foody calls out Sequoia over ‘dual-pricing’ valuation tricks

Mercor’s Brendan Foody criticized Sequoia over dual-pricing practices involving the same equity.

TechCrunch reports that Mercor’s Brendan Foody called out Sequoia over alleged dual-pricing valuation practices. The article says Sequoia is one of several top firms that sell the same equity at two different prices. The story centers on transparency, valuation signaling, and how AI startup equity may be priced in venture markets.

This TechCrunch article centers on valuation and equity pricing controversies in the AI startup and venture capital market. According to the content provided, Mercor's Brendan Foody publicly called out Sequoia, criticizing its use of so-called "dual-pricing" — a practice where the same equity may be sold or presented at two different prices. The article's summary further notes that Sequoia is not the only firm engaging in such practices, but merely one example among several top-tier investment institutions.

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