general partner

noun

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

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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 Edward Jones Ventures, an in-house venture capital arm funded by the firm’s general partners, has backed 15 small businesses since its launch last year. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for general partner

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of general partner was in 1887

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“General partner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20partner. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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