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Venture Capital Pioneer Richard Kramlich Dies at 89

2/5/2025

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Richard Kramlich, a revered Bay Area venture capitalist and passionate video art collector, passed away on February 1 at the age of 89. As a co-founder of New Enterprise Associates, he transformed the venture capital landscape. Together with his wife Pamela, he built an influential video art collection and founded the New Art Trust, championing video art in prestigious institutions.

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Richard Kramlich, a revered Bay Area venture capitalist and passionate video art collector, passed away on February 1 at the age of 89. As a co-founder of New Enterprise Associates, he transformed the venture capital landscape. Together with his wife Pamela, he built an influential video art collection and founded the New Art Trust, championing video art in prestigious institutions.