Coatue Alumnus Gilroy, Tech Veteran Rajaram to Start VC Firm
- Yet-to-be-named firm aims to raise more than $400 million
- Pair plan to focus on early fintech and software startups
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Coatue Management alumnus Michael Gilroy and longtime technology executive Gokul Rajaram are forming a venture firm, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
They’re in early discussions to raise capital from anchor investors and have yet to name the firm, said one of the people, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential information. They plan to raise $400 million to $500 million for their debut fund, and will formally kick off fundraising in the new year, the person said.