Chase Coleman III
Chase Coleman III is the Founder and Partner of Tiger Global Management, a leading investment firm that manages more than $50 billion across public equity and private equity strategies. Widely recognized as one of the top hedge fund managers of his generation, Coleman is part of the elite group of “Tiger Cubs”—investors who trained under legendary hedge fund manager Julian Robertson at Tiger Management. At Tiger Global, Coleman has built a reputation for identifying high-growth technology companies early, with successful investments in Spotify, Facebook (now Meta Platforms), and LinkedIn (acquired by Microsoft). His disciplined yet forward-looking approach has cemented his status as a pioneer in global hedge fund investing, venture capital, and technology-driven growth strategies.
Chase Coleman III Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and Partner
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Investment Analyst
Academic History
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B.A., Economics
Tiger Global Management was founded in 2001 by Chase Coleman III at the age of 24, with $25 million in seed capital from his mentor, legendary hedge fund manager Julian Robertson of Tiger Management.
Coleman transformed that initial investment into one of the most successful hedge fund empires in the world.
Today, Tiger Global manages tens of billions of dollars and is recognized for its long-term focus on investing in leading global public and private companies driven by technological innovation.
In 2002, Scott Shleifer joined the firm and co-founded its venture capital division, which he continues to lead, making Tiger Global one of the most active and influential investors in technology startups worldwide.
BREAKTHROUGH INVESTMENTS
Coleman was an early backer of Facebook, an investment that generated nearly $1 billion for his fund and solidified his reputation as one of the most visionary technology investors of his generation.
His unique investing style has earned him recognition in both Wall Street and Silicon Valley circles, and New York Magazine described him as having “the unique distinction of being both old and new money rich.”
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Founder, Tiger Global Impact Ventures
Co-Chair, Coleman Family Ventures
Board Member, The Tiger Foundation
Board Member and Head of Investment Committee, Hospital for Special Surgery
Co-Founder, Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation
Marketable Assets Advisory Committee, Williams College
MEDIA PRESENCE
Coleman and Tiger Global have been profiled and quoted in leading financial outlets, including Forbes, Bloomberg, CNBC, Business Insider, Yahoo! Finance, the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, the New York Times, and Institutional Investor, highlighting his influence as one of the most important figures in modern hedge fund and venture capital investing.