Thomas Laffont
Thomas Laffont is a co-founder of Coatue and its Chief Investment Officer for private investments.
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Key facts
Role and Current Responsibilities
CoatueCoatueCoatue is a technology- and innovation-focused investment management firm founded by Philippe Laffont in 1999, operating in both public and private markets. Its current website lists Thomas Laffont as co-founder and chief investment officer of private investments; a Form ADV filed on July 29, 2026, disclosed regulatory assets under management of $92,705,722,582.Open the full entry’s current leadership page lists Thomas Laffont as Co-Founder & CIO of Privates; he is responsible for the firm’s private investment business and leads the annual East Meets West (EMW) conference for technology founders and executives.[1]
Joining Coatue and Building the Private Investment Business
Thomas joined Coatue in 2003, and his official biography states explicitly that he was responsible for launching the firm’s private investment business. Coatue itself was founded by Philippe in 1999.[1]
East Meets West and Investment Views
In the 2025 EMW keynote, Thomas joined Philippe Laffont, Lucas Swisher, and Jaimin Rangwalla in discussing the macroeconomic environment, public and private markets, and artificial intelligence; this demonstrates his current leadership role in the firm’s investment narrative and its private investment business.[2]
Early Career and Education
Before joining Coatue, Thomas worked at Creative Artists Agency for seven years, primarily representing film and television talent. He graduated from Yale College with a Bachelor of Science in computer science.[1]