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Limited Partner
Limited Partner
Definition
An investor who puts money into a venture fund but does not run its day-to-day decisions.
Why it matters
Limited partners are the source of a fund money, so knowing who backs your investors gives insight into how they operate.
Example
A pension fund acts as a limited partner, providing capital to a VC firm that then invests in startups.
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