general partner

noun

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

Examples of general partner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One of the cofounders of Fearless Fund, a venture capital firm that invests in companies led by women of color, is stepping down as its COO and general partner. —

Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 June 2024 Its expertise in investor relations enhances the experience between general partners and limited partners, providing LPs with a consolidated investment experience. —

Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 30 May 2024 Julie Yoo is a general partner on the Bio + Health team at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. —

Julie Yoo, STAT, 17 June 2024 The founder and solo general partner defected from Russia, started her own PR firm, and now oversees portfolio companies worth more than $115 billion. —

Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for general partner

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Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of general partner was in 1887

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