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More than 100 venture capitalists and tech executives have publicly pledged their support for Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election. This significant endorsement, announced on Wednesday, marks a counterpoint to the vocal support President Donald Trump has received from a segment of the tech investment community.
The coalition, known as VCs for Kamala, includes prominent figures such as Vinod Khosla of Khosla Ventures, LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, and Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban. Also part of the group are Aileen Lee, founder of Cowboy Ventures, and Rebecca Kaden, a partner at Union Square Ventures.
In their pledge, the group emphasized their commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and technological progress, alongside their belief in democracy and the importance of strong, trustworthy institutions. “We are pro-business, pro-American dream, pro-entrepreneurship and pro-technological progress,” the pledge reads. “We also believe in democracy as the backbone of our nation.”
This public show of support for Harris underscores a deepening political divide within Silicon Valley and the broader tech industry. While some, like Tesla CEO Elon Musk, have openly backed Trump—along with VCs Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz—others in the tech community are rallying behind Harris.
Hoffman, a longtime Democratic donor and partner at Greylock, shared the pledge on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “Proud to sign the #vcsforkamala pledge. It’s an investment in our democratic future.” Erika Lucas, General Partner at VEST Her Ventures, highlighted the diverse representation behind the pledge, noting the significant involvement of women, particularly Black women VCs.
The Democratic National Convention is set to take place in Chicago starting August 19, where Harris will further solidify her campaign efforts.