Remembering Dick Kramlich | NEA

NEA celebrates the extraordinary life of our co-founder, Dick Kramlich, and his enduring impact on our firm and industry.

Dear partners, colleagues and friends of NEA, With heavy hearts, we are sharing the news that Charles Richard “Dick” Kramlich, beloved co-founder of NEA and one of venture capital’s most enduring and influential figures, passed away on February 1 at the age of 89. Our industry has lost a legend, and we have lost a cherished friend. A true pioneer of venture capital, Dick’s investing career began in 1969 as a general partner at Arthur Rock & Co. He was captivated by innovation and entrepreneurship, and eager to help shape the nascent venture capital industry. When he co-founded NEA with…

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