Sequoia-Backed China Robot Startup Is Raising New FundsMakeblock Co., a Chinese maker of DIY robotics parts, is seeking to raise funding at a $200 million valuation as the Sequoia Capital-backed startup expands into classrooms and hobbyist’s workshops globally, people familiar with the matter said. The Shenzhen-based company us seeking to raise about 200 million yuan ($29 million) in a series B round, the people said, requesting not to be named discussing a private matter. The figures are preliminary and could vary depending on negotiations with potential investors. The company confirmed it’s raising funds, but declined in an e-mailed statement to elaborate or provide further details. [ Bloomberg ] VENTURE CAPITAL JOBSVenture Advisor / Associate at Intuitive Venture Partners, New York People Quant Associate at 1stdibs.com, NYProduct Analyst at Vungle, San Francisco, CANew Ventures Associate at University of Maryland, Baltimore, MDTSV Investment Associate at Two Sigma Investments, LLC, NYIntern 2017 - Utah , Silicon Valley Bank, Salt Lake City, UTEntrepreneur in Residence, East coast at Kairos VC, NY |