Sequoia-Backed Makeblock Is Said To Seek $60 Million Funding

  • Sequoia-backed Makeblock said to seek $400 million valuation
  • Makeblock said to seek at least $60 million in funding
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Makeblock Co., a DIY robotics maker backed by Sequoia Capital, is seeking to raise about $60 million in financing and has held early stage talks with SoftBank Group Corp., people familiar with the matter said.

Makeblock is targeting a doubling of its valuation to $400 million in the series C round, the people said, asking not to be identified talking about private plans. The talks and figures are preliminary, the people said.