Index Ventures, a leading European venture capital firm, has had a successful year but is now focusing on succession planning as partner Danny Rimer considers retirement. The firm has seen significant returns, including a substantial investment in Figma and a promising stake in cybersecurity startup Wiz.

Roelof Botha has been replaced as the leader of Sequoia Capital due to concerns about his management style. The firm has faced significant challenges under his leadership, including losing its China division and dealing with a controversial investment in FTX.

Sequoia Capital has named Alfred Lin and Pat Grady as new leaders, taking over from Roelof Botha. Botha, who will remain with the firm, has been a key figure since 2017, overseeing significant investments and restructuring efforts.

PayPal’s venture arm has appointed Ian Cox Moya as managing partner, succeeding James Loftus, who left to join Velocity Global. Moya, who has been with PayPal for three years and has significant fintech experience in the U.S. and Latin America, will continue to drive the company's investment strategy, which has included substantial investments in fintech, AI, and cryptocurrency startups.