Finance
Goanna Seeks $1.3 Billion for Bets on Highly Coveted Startups
- Firm is targeting notable companies such as SpaceX, Anthropic
- Goanna can invest through primary or secondary share sales
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Goanna Capital has begun discussing raising a combined $1.3 billion for a new fund and a co-investment platform through which investors can back sought-after companies including SpaceX, Figma, Anthropic and CoreWeave, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
West Palm Beach, Florida-based Goanna, led by founder Robert Hilmer, aims to deploy the capital over three years, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential talks. Before founding Goanna in 2020, Hilmer held roles at Coatue Management; Equidate, now known as Forge Global; and Goldman Sachs Group Inc., his LinkedIn profile shows.