limited partner
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of limited partner
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Hamilton Lane is stepping into the seller’s shoes as a limited-partner in a private fund, so it books the position at the same price as every other limited partner in that other fund.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
About 36% of limited partner institutional investors surveyed by Preqin in November said they believe late-stage strategies are among the best opportunities within venture capital, up from 28% the previous year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Under the new plan, the publications will now be owned by a new registered company in England, of which RedBird IMI, led by former CNN executive Jeff Zucker, is a limited partner.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2024
NBA legend Magic Johnson, who is a Commanders limited partner, said in a television interview that “everything’s on the table” after this coming season.
From Washington Times • Aug. 30, 2023
The only other employee was a younger brother of Mr. Derham, who was taken in as a limited partner shortly after I was employed.
From The Romance and Tragedy by Russell, William Ingraham
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