C. Richard Kramlich

Who is this?

C. Richard Kramlich (April 27, 1935 – February 1, 2025), born Charles Richard Kramlich, also known as Dick Kramlich, was an American venture capitalist. His parents were Irving Kramlich, a grocer who went on to open 25 food stores; the chain was purchased in 1955 by Kroger. His mother Dorothy (Earl) Kramlich was an aeronautical engineer, . Kramlich co-founded the venture capitalist firm New Enterprise Associates in 1977. He was one of the earliest investors in Apple Computer. His other investments included Silicon Graphics, Ascend Communications, and Juniper Networks. Kramlich and his wife Pamela were among the first private collectors of new media such as video art and projected image installations, starting in the late 1980s. Kramlich died on February 1, 2025, at the age of 89 at his home in San Francisco. He graduated from Northwestern University (BA) and Harvard Business School (MBA).

Career

1. 1935
   Born
2. 2025
   Passed away

Trivia

• •Citizenship: United States
• •Known as: art collector