Don Valentine
Don Valentine | |
|---|---|
 Valentine in 2009 | |
| Born | June 26, 1932 Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | October 25, 2019 (aged 87) Woodside, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Fordham University |
| Occupation | Venture Capitalist |
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]
Valentine died on October 25, 2019 in Woodside, California at the age of 87.[4]
References
- ↑ "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.