Coatue

Coatue is a prominent global investment manager founded in 1999 by Philippe Laffont, known for its distinctive dual strategy of investing in both public and private equity markets. Headquartered in New York, the firm primarily focuses on the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors, leveraging deep industry research and a data-driven approach. Coatue's investment philosophy emphasizes identifying disruptive companies with strong growth potential, often becoming a significant capital partner for its portfolio companies.

The firm's private investment arm is highly active across various stages, from early-stage venture rounds (Series A and B) to late-stage growth equity and pre-IPO investments. While they are known for participating in large, high-profile funding rounds, Coatue also engages with promising startups at their nascent stages, providing crucial capital for scaling. Their flexibility in investment size and stage allows them to build long-term relationships with companies as they mature.

Coatue has demonstrated substantial capital deployment capabilities. In 2021, the firm notably closed a $3 billion growth fund and a $1 billion early-stage fund, demonstrating their capacity to deploy significant capital across various stages. With reported assets under management exceeding $70 billion as of early 2022, Coatue stands as a formidable player in the global technology investment landscape. Their impressive portfolio includes some of the world's most valuable private and public technology companies, such as ByteDance, Rivian, Databricks, and Snowflake, underscoring their influence in shaping the tech ecosystem.