Benjamin Rosen, Who Brought Venture Capital to Tech, Dies at 93

NYT Business Thursday 27 August 2026, 21:08 UTC By Clay Risen 1 min read

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Benjamin Rosen in 1984. He played a key role in marshaling the financial resources necessary for the PC industry to take off.

Benjamin Rosen (PERSON) Brought Venture Capital to Tech (ORG)

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