Danny Rimer Quotes


The next Google is more likely going to come from outside the U.S. Whether it's in Europe, I am not sure. A lot of things have to change.


Citations

Olsen, Stefanie. "Q&A: A venture capitalist's view of Europe." CNET, 8 May 2006.

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Danny Rimer
Danny Rimer
  • Born: September 28, 1970
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Venture Capitalist, Partner At Index Ventures

Danny Rimer OBE (born 1970) is a partner at Index Ventures, a global venture capital firm founded in Geneva in 1992. Rimer opened the firm's London office in 2002 and its San Francisco office in 2012. He has become a leading voice on venture capital in Silicon Valley and Europe, and has been actively involved in various philanthropic and cultural activities.