July 22, 2012

Venture Capitalist and Spouse Give$116.8-Million for Scholarships at Oxford

Venture Capitalist Gives Nearly $117-Million to Oxford U. 1

Michael Moritz, an Oxford alumnus, and his wife, Harriet Heyman, supported undergraduate aid.

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Michael Moritz, an Oxford alumnus, and his wife, Harriet Heyman, supported undergraduate aid.

By Caroline Bermudez

How much: $116.8-million

Who gave it: Michael Moritz, and his wife, Harriet Heyman. Mr. Moritz is chairman of Sequoia Capital, a venture-capital firm in Menlo Park, Calif. He led the company to invest early in Google, Yahoo, and PayPal.

Who got it: The University of Oxford

What the gift will be used for: To provide scholarships for undergraduate students whose families make less than $25,000 annually.