Shervin Pishevar, the prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist and early Uber investor, is taking a leave of absence from both Sherpa Capital and Virgin Hyperloop One just days after accusations of sexual harassment and unwelcome advances from multiple women surfaced in a report from Bloomberg. Forbes also reported in November that Pishevar had been arrested in May after being accused of rape in London. As that legal action progresses, it is my priority to ensure that the Sherpa Capital family is not adversely affected. Since Sherpa Capital was founded in 2013, our Firm has been committed to upholding a culture of integrity and service, including best in class policies and practices that reflect these values. We recognize the inherent challenges of reporting misconduct, but note that Sherpa has never received a sexual harassment complaint.

Source: Forbes December 05, 2017 18:56 UTC