Mubi Hits $1 Billion Valuation With $100 Million Sequoia Investment
The deal for the indie film streamer, announced August 31, was immediately met with criticism from filmmakers over the venture firm's other investments.
Mubi, the London-based streaming service for independent and art-house films, announced on August 31, 2025, that it has secured a $100 million investment led by the prominent venture capital firm Sequoia Capital. The deal values Mubi at $1 billion, elevating it to "unicorn" status, but was immediately met with public backlash from its own creative community.
A Unicorn in Indie Film
The investment marks a rare foray into the media and entertainment sector for Sequoia, which is better known for backing technology giants like Google and Apple. The funding is intended to help Mubi scale its global distribution network …
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