general partner

noun

: a partner whose liability for partnership debts and obligations is unlimited

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With $44 billion in capital across multiple funds, the firm is led by a team of general partners who are mostly former founders, CEOs, or chief technology officers with expertise in a broad range of tech sectors. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025 Casey Caruso is the solo general partner behind Topology Ventures, a new frontier tech fund that has raised $75 million. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2024 Lyon are owned by Palace general partner John Textor’s Eagle Football vehicle. Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024 In exiting the partner ranks, Singerman leaves Founders Fund with three general partners: Thiel, Napoleon Ta and Trae Stephens. Ari Levy, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for general partner 

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of general partner was in 1887

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“General partner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20partner. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

Legal Definition

general partner

see partner

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