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Founded by William Henry Draper III in 1964.1
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American private equity firm
Sutter Hill Ventures is an American private equity firm focused on venture capital investments in technology-based start-up companies. Founded in 1964, Sutter Hill is one of the oldest venture capital firms still in operation.2 It was founded by William Henry Draper III.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
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Sutter Hill Ventures is an American private equity firm focused on venture capital investments in technology-based start-up companies. Founded in 1964, Sutter Hill is one of the oldest venture capital firms still in operation.2
Founded by William Henry Draper III in 1964.1
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