Coatue Management

About

Coatue Management is a global investment management firm specializing in technology-focused sectors. Founded in 1999 by Philippe Laffont, the firm operates from offices in New York City, Menlo Park, San Francisco, London, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.

Investment Focus

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Fund

In February 2025, Coatue Management announced the raising of approximately $248.8 million for its second climate-focused fund, Coatue Climate Tech Fund II. This fund reflects the firm's commitment to investing in technologies addressing climate change and promoting sustainability.

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Other Information

Leadership

Philippe Laffont: Founder and Portfolio Manager, instrumental in guiding the firm's investment strategies since its inception.
Thomas Laffont: Co-Founder, leading Coatue's private equity investments.

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Investment Strategy

Coatue employs a lifecycle investment approach, supporting companies from early stages through growth phases. The firm combines decades of experience with agility and a focus on innovation, leveraging data science and operational expertise to identify and nurture transformative technology companies.

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Notable Investments

Coatue's diverse portfolio includes significant investments in companies such as:

Airtable: A platform enabling users to build custom applications without coding.
ByteDance: The parent company of TikTok, a leading global social media platform.
Databricks: A data and AI company that simplifies data processing and analytics.
DoorDash: A prominent food delivery service operating across the United States and internationally.
Snap Inc.: The company behind Snapchat, a widely used multimedia messaging app.

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Notable Exits

Coatue has achieved over 60 exits, reflecting its success in identifying and nurturing companies that reach significant liquidity events.

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