Again, I think in the scenario you describe, it's Sequoia that should bend over backwards. Apple has enough cash to buy any company in the world several times o

Again, I think in the scenario you describe, it's Sequoia that should bend over backwards. Apple has enough cash to buy any company in the world several times over, and most Sequoia companies would feel screwed if they can't accept an offer from Apple because of politics. For Sequoia to get pissy and hold out for terms because somebody's feelings got hurt --- and for the news to get out -- would be grounds for a lawsuit from LPs. And yes, I know the ins & outs of M&A and VCs.