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Georges Doriot

French-American professor, general and entrepreneur · France · On the map · Business Professionals · Lived 1899 to 1987 · aged 88

Georges Frédéric Doriot was a French-born American professor, military officer, venture capitalist. As president of American Research and Development Corporation (ARD), he led the first venture capital firm to raise money from institutional investors rather than family wealth.

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He has been described as the "father of venture capital."

Country
France
Category
Business Professionals
Type
Business Professional
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1899 to 1987 · aged 88