Softbank (Japan) had nearly 30% stakes in housing.com . Rahul had ~4.5%. Anyway the investors eventually had enough power to expel Rahul "with immediate effect" after yesterday's board meeting saying "The board believed that his behaviour is not befitting of a CEO and is detrimental to the company".
I'm still not sure whether to side with Rahul or the investors. But he does like the spotlight for sure, even if it comes as negative publicity. I don't entirely disregard his opinion or frank talks, but there's a certain professionalism he lacked viz. bringing boardroom talks to media frequently, trying to sensationalise how he talked brazenly to the VCs.
The problem is that the only reason I hear about them is Rahul's antics.
If there's any doubt, never side with the VCs.