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Arthur Rock (born August 19, 1926) is an American businessman and investor. Based in Silicon Valley, California, he was an early investor in major firms including Intel, Apple, Scientific Data Systems and Teledyne.
If Silicon Valley has an Unmoved Mover, it is Arthur Rock. The man who began his career as an investment banker in New York provided the impetus for the tech industry to flourish in San Francisco Bay.
The nascent venture capital industry was rising to prominence and Arthur Rock found himself at the forefront of this new wave of business creation. For many, Rock is considered the father of modern venture capital.
Arthur Rock (born 1926) was the first venture capitalist. He invested in Fairchild Semiconductor, Intel, Apple Computer, and numerous other high-technology companies. His investments helped create many successful Silicon Valley companies.
Arthur Rock, HBS 1951, was one of America’s first venture capitalists. He played a key role in launching Fairchild Semiconductor, Teledyne, Intel, Apple, and many other high-tech companies.
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1 dic 1997 · The "traitorous eight," as they became known, enlisted the help of a visionary investment banker from New York, Arthur Rock (MBA '51). After his first visit to northern California, Rock became a believer in the group's vision and set out to sell their idea to potential investors.
4 dic 2000 · If anyone stands out as a seminal figure in venture capital, it is Arthur Rock (HBS MBA '51). The first venture capitalist to grace the cover of Time (in 1984), Rock garners respect among his colleagues and competitors, not only because he has made some of the most rewarding investments, but also because the companies he helped ...
