venture capitalist
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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One group spent more than $5.8 million in opposition to the tax increase, boosted by six-figure contributions from the venture capitalist Michael Moritz and the Google co-founder Sergey Brin, according to the city’s campaign-finance database.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Still, some were skeptical that Richard Riordan, a Republican venture capitalist, would win.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
It has stepped into the role of venture capitalist by participating in funding rounds for some of the hottest AI startups.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
A lifelong venture capitalist, Kinsella is the rare breed of quantum CEO who doesn’t hail from the world of scientific research.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
De Soto was a novel figure: half warrior, half venture capitalist.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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