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BusinessSeptember 30, 2026, 17:45

Pioneering Silicon Valley VC Bill Draper dies at 98

Bill Draper, who began funding startups in the early 1960s, died on September 8 at age 98. His successful bets included Activision, Skype, and Qume.

Pioneering Silicon Valley VC Bill Draper dies at 98
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