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Moritz

American  
[moh-rits] / ˈmoʊ rɪts /

noun

  1. Maurice.

  2. a male given name, form of Maurice.


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The group has not yet filed any fundraising reports with the secretary of state’s office, but the ads’ disclosure says the top donors are billionaire venture capitalist Michael Moritz, luxury sleepwear company founder Ashley Merrill and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Michael Seibel.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2004, he met Doug Leone and Michael Moritz, who co-led Sequoia at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal

Eight other executives and founders chipped in $15 million, including former Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt and the venture capitalist Michael Moritz, who each contributed $2 million, filings show.

From The Wall Street Journal

“My first bobsleigh ride was in St. Moritz and I was so nervous,” said Gloor, a third-year law student at the University of Zurich.

From Los Angeles Times

After a World Cup race in St. Moritz last month, where Meylemans won gold and Silveira took bronze, they settled on a plan for Valentine’s Day at the Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal