Don Valentine
American venture capitalist (1932–2019)
Donald Thomas Valentine (June 26, 1932 – October 25, 2019) was an American venture capitalist. His companies focused on technology companies in the United States.[1] He was called the "grandfather of Silicon Valley venture capital".[2][3]
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Born | Manhattan, New York City, U.S. | June 26, 1932
Died | October 25, 2019 Woodside, California, U.S. | (aged 87)
Alma mater | Fordham University |
Occupation | Venture Capitalist |
Valentine died on October 25, 2019 in Woodside, California at the age of 87.[4]
References
change- ↑ "Donald T. Valentine". Bloomberg.
- ↑ Gilbert, Alorie (November 27, 2004). "Legendary venture capitalist looks ahead". CNET News.
- ↑ Karlgaard, Rich (December 9, 2005). "Don Valentine, Venture Capitalist". Forbes.
- ↑ Griffith, Erin (October 25, 2019). "Don Valentine, Founder of Sequoia Capital, Is Dead at 87". The New York Times.