Frank Rotman, co-founder of QED Investors, announced Friday that he will transition into a partner emeritus role by the end of 2025 to focus on launching his own startups—including a new venture in the music industry.
A Shift from Fintech to Music
Rotman, known for his prolific , revealed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that the first business he plans to bring to life is in the music industry.
“It’s easy to call me crazy for all the obvious reasons, but it’s worth reserving judgment until you learn more about the business that’s evolved in my head and sat on the shelf for years,” Rotman wrote. “It will be fun to build and could actually make a huge difference to an industry that none of us could imagine living without.”
Legacy at QED Investors
Rotman co-founded QED Investors in 2007 with Nigel Morris and Caribou Honig, helping the firm grow into a $4 billion AUM powerhouse specializing in early-stage fintech investments.
Some of his most notable deals include:
- Credit Karma – QED was the first institutional investor.
- SoFi – One of fintech’s most successful unicorns.
- Nubank, Flywire, Bitso, and AvidXchange – Other major fintech successes backed by QED.
While QED exclusively focuses on fintech from pre-seed to Series A, Rotman is now branching out into new industries, making his next move especially intriguing.
Writing a Book & Future Plans
Besides launching startups, Rotman also hinted at writing a book about his observations and frameworks for the startup and VC world.
“This shouldn’t surprise anyone who knows me – writing is my oxygen. I can’t imagine a life without it even though ChatGPT and Claude are better writers than I am,” he joked.
QED’s Future Without Rotman
As Rotman transitions out, QED Investors is reshuffling leadership:
- Partner Amias Gerety will be promoted to lead QED’s U.S. investment team.
- Nigel Morris, QED’s Managing Partner, praised Rotman, stating: “Frank, at his core, is an entrepreneur, and I have no doubt he will excel in his next chapter.”
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