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

Jonathan Lai, general partner at a16z Speedrun, which is leading the pre-seed round, thinks that’s a smart view. — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Hoag, who was an early investor in Netflix, has served as a founding general partner at venture-capital firm Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV) since 1995. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 July 2026

Alongside general partners Ben Bryce and Grant Hosking, the investment team includes Andrew Ferrero, Peyton Raun and Melanie Singh, who join Align from firms including Left Lane Capital and The Estée Lauder Cos’ New Incubation Ventures. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

That thesis has drawn Andreessen Horowitz general partner Zane Lackey and Bessemer partner Elliott Robinson to take seats on Neo’s board, and brought investment from Craft and Merlin Ventures. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for general partner

• copartner
• gartner

Legal Definition

general partner

see also:

partner