general partner
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of general partner
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Venture-capital firms are a “unique animal,” said Lev Mass, a general partner at Crux.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
“If you buy a portfolio of assets at 70% of the value that the general partner says it’s worth, that gives you a pretty good amount of downside protection,” Reid said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
As part of the acquisition, Wendel agreed to provide $1 billion for seed capital and general partner commitments for current and future Monroe investment strategies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026
SpaceX is doing “incredible things,” said Phil Scully, a general partner at Balerion Space Ventures, which has invested in companies like Stoke Space.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025
“So many people who were investing into climate have dramatically pivoted,” said George Darrah, general partner at London-based Systemiq Capital.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025
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