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Dan Rose

North America, California, United States, Palo Alto

Description

Dan Rose is a highly influential figure in the technology and venture capital landscape, known for his extensive operational background at leading tech giants and his strategic angel investments. Currently serving as the Chairman of Coatue Management, a prominent technology-focused investment firm, Rose brings a wealth of experience from his prior roles as Vice President of Partnerships at Facebook and Vice President of Business Development at Amazon. This deep operational expertise, spanning over two decades at the forefront of digital innovation, positions him as a valuable advisor and investor to early-stage companies.

As an active angel investor since February 2011, Rose has built a portfolio of high-growth technology companies, often focusing on B2B SaaS, developer tools, and productivity platforms. His investment thesis typically revolves around backing disruptive technologies and exceptional founding teams that are addressing significant market opportunities. Notable investments include early stakes in companies like Figma, a leading collaborative design platform, Notion, a popular all-in-one workspace, and Ramp, a rapidly growing corporate spend management platform. His portfolio, which includes at least 10 publicly disclosed investments, reflects a keen eye for scalable business models and product-led growth.

Rose's value proposition extends significantly beyond capital. Founders benefit from his unparalleled network within the tech industry and his strategic guidance on partnerships, business development, and scaling operations, drawing directly from his experiences at Amazon and Facebook. While specific check sizes for angel investments are often private, given his stature and the caliber of companies he backs, his typical first checks are estimated to range from $100,000 to $500,000. He is sought after by founders for his ability to provide insightful mentorship and open doors, making him a highly impactful early-stage investor in the Silicon Valley ecosystem.

Investor Profile

Dan Rose has backed more than 32 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, India.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Enterprise Software.
  • Typical check size: $100K – $500K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (59%)
  • Series A (16%)
  • Series B (9%)
  • Series C (9%)
  • Angel (3%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (94%)
  • India (6%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Saas
  • Enterprise Software
  • E-commerce
  • Mobile
  • Education
  • Information Technology
  • Apps
  • Fintech
  • Marketplace
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Dan Rose frequently co-invest with?

First Round Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
General Catalyst
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 3
ACME Capital
North America, Florida, United States, Boca Raton
Co-Investments: 3
Felicis
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 3
SV Angel
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Signatures Capital
North America, California, United States, Redwood Shores
Co-Investments: 2
Andreessen Horowitz
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Greylock
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Slow Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Dan Rose often collaborate with?

WC
North America, New York, United States, Manhattan
Shared Deals: 3
JA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
AL
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 4
AO
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
KH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
BY
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
CC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
CD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
PN
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 4
AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Dan Rose?

Gameto

New York, New York, United States

Gameto is a biotechnology company developing therapeutics of the female reproductive system using cell engineering.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyGeneticsLife Science
Series BMay 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $33,000,000
Superplum

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Superplum operates a fruit supply platform dedicated to delivering pesticide-free produce to consumers.

AgriculturePlant-Based FoodsSupply Chain Management
Series AMay 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $14,966,718
Libermans Co

Los Angeles, California, United States

New type of company that represents the future economic output of its founders: Anna Woodford, David, Daniil, Maria Liberman.

Digital MediaInformation TechnologyMedia and EntertainmentPodcastVideo
Series ASep 21, 2023
Config

San Francisco, California, United States

Config combines engineering, operations, and manufacturing to simplify the large-scale shipment of high-quality hardware.

HardwareInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedJun 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
SignalRank Corporation

Palo Alto, California, United States

SignalRank is a systematic investment platform with access to the best venture-backed early-stage companies.

Business IntelligenceFinTechSoftwareVenture Capital
SeedNov 14, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Superplum

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Superplum operates a fruit supply platform dedicated to delivering pesticide-free produce to consumers.

AgriculturePlant-Based FoodsSupply Chain Management
SeedJun 20, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,776,428
CONBODY

New York, New York, United States

ConBody is a prison style bootcamp that hires formally incarcerated individuals to teach fitness classes.

CommunitiesEducationFitnessHealth CareLifestyle
SeedAug 31, 2020
Amount Raised: $500,000
Anvyl

New York, New York, United States

Anvyl is a technology platform that provides data analytics.

AnalyticsLogisticsManufacturingSaaSSupply Chain Management
Series AJul 10, 2019
Amount Raised: $9,300,000
Figma

San Francisco, California, United States

Figma is a design platform that develops web applications for interface design with offline features.

CollaborationDeveloper ToolsProduct DesignSoftwareWeb Apps
Series CFeb 7, 2019
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Dandy

Los Angeles, California, United States

Dandy is a live dating app that's built to solve the problem of immense time and effort required by existing online dating experiences.

AppsDatingSocial
SeedJan 1, 2019
Amount Raised: $2,500,000