Individuals or institutions in a limited partnership that invest/commit capital but do not participate in management of the fund (partnership). Typically, a limited partner's risk is limited to capital contributions plus any personal debt obligations agreed to (but not other debts or liabilities of the partnership). Also, a Limited Partner could be another private equity firm that has committed to another private equity fund.
Investor in a partnership who is not involved in day to day operations and whose liability is limited to the amount of his or her investment in the partnership. limited partnership Partnership having one or more general partners and several limited partners.
Member of a partnership whose liability for partnership debts is limited to the amount invested in the partnership.
In a limited partnership the partner who does not control or manage partnership business but invests capital or other property in exchange for economic benefits, such as the right to participate in the profits of the venture.
A partner in a limited partnership who enjoys limited liability in exchange for having very limited management rights in the operation of the business entity.
In a limited partnership, a partner whose liability is limited to the amount of his investment in the partnership (plus any assessments and his share of undistributed partnership earnings).
an investor in a limited partnership. The general partner is liable for the actions of the partnership while the limited partners are generally protected from legal actions and any losses beyond their original investment. The limited partner receives income, capital gains and tax benefits.
An investor in a limited partnership (ie private equity fund). Compare general partner.
an investor and cannot participate in management, but bears no personal risk for the actions of the partnership
a partner whose liability as a partner is limited under partnership law
a passive investor in a business
a passive investor with no management responsibility and liability that is limited to his or her capital contribution
a person or organization who invests capital in a venture capital fund for financial gain
a person ororganization who invests capital in a venture capital fund forfinancial gain
a person who contributes capital to a business but who has management responsibility or liability for losses beyond his or her investment in the partnership
An investor in a limited partnership who typically has none of the management responsibility and whose liability is limited to the amount of his or her investment.
A partner in a partnership who can't participate in the management of the partnership's business. A limited partner's liability is limited to loss of his investment in the partnership.
An investor in a partnership whose personal liability is limited. Such investors are generally considered passive for income tax purposes.
A "silent partner" who invests capital in a partnership, but who has no voice in the management of the partnership. A limited partner's liability for partnership losses is limited to his or her investment in the partnership.
A business partner or investor in a business whose maximum financial loss is limited to what has already been invested in the business.
One or more persons associated in a limited partnership, having no personal liability for the debts of the partnership beyond his or her partnership investment, and having no direct control over operations of the limited partnership.
One of two kinds of partners in a limited partnership. Is personally liable for the debts of the partnership only to the extent of his or her investment in it and has little to no voice in its management.
An investor in an LP or LLLP who is not involved in the management of the partnership. Liability is limited to the amount of the investment.
A member of a partnership who has no vote in the management of the partnership. Their potential loss is limited to their capital contribution and usually they receive a fixed dollar return that is payable in full before the General Partner shares in any profits.
A partner in a limited partnership whose personal liability for partnership legal obligations is limited to his or her capital contribution.
The partner in a partnership who contributes capital, but is not liable for any debts. The limited partner cannot manage or control the partnership. A partnership typically has general partners to conduct the business and limited partners to raise the capital.
A partner who has no voice in management but who enjoys limited liability for partnership debts. Also see General Partner.
A partner whose participation in partnership activities is restricted, and whose personal liability for partnership debts is limited to the amount of money or other property that he or she contributed or may have to contribute.
A partner in an investment property or properties who makes an investment, expects a return, but cannot make management decisions.
An investor in a limited partnership (e.g. a private equity fund).
An investor in a limited partnership who has no voice in the management of the partnership. Limited Partners have limited liability and usually have priority over general partners upon liquidation of the partnership. See: Limited Partnership.
A unique colleague in a partnership relationship who has agreed to be liable only to the extent of his (or her) investment. Limited partners, though, have no right to manage the partnership. Limited partners are usually just investors or promoters who seek the tax benefits of a partnership
The partner in a limited partnership who provides only money or other similar capital, who does not participate in the daily management of the business, and whose liability is therefore limited only to such investment in the business. A limited partner's personal assets are typically not exposed to the claims of the business' creditors.
A member of a partnership whose participation in liabilities and/or profits and losses has been limited by written agreement.
A partner who has limited legal liability for the obligations of the partnership.
An investor in a limited partnership who does not participate in the management of the partnership and have limited liability. See: General Partner; Limited Liability; Limited Partnership