- Task management software
- Founded by two ex-FB employees
- $143M in revenue for FY20
- 85% YoY revenue growth
- $120M in net losses for FY20
- 86% gross margins
- The engine that powers +50% of the world's games
- Revenue of $541M in '19, up 42% YoY
- Land and expand is working
- Not profitable
- Formidable rival in Epic
Why: I think I captured some of what makes this such a special firm. I also got to talk with a lot of those familiar with the origins which made for a rich story.
Toucan brings carbon-credits on-chain. This unlocks new uses like using carbon as a DeFi collateral. It's a major player in the Regenerative Finance (ReFi) space.
Farcaster is a "sufficiently decentralized" social media platform. Greater wallet adoption and higher-quality usage makes it a good time to start a web3 social network.
As outsiders in Silicon Valley, Coatue won competitive deals by conducting extensive research *before* meeting founders.
Arriving prepared changes everything, making for better conversations and connections.
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