Frank Rotman Departs QED Investors to Launch Startups—And His First Venture Is in Music

Frank Rotman Departs QED Investors to Launch Startups—And His First Venture Is in Music

Frank Rotman, the renowned fintech investor and co-founder of QED Investors, has announced his transition to a partner emeritus role by the end of 2025. His departure marks a significant shift, as he steps away from venture capital to focus on founding his own startups. However, in an unexpected twist, his first entrepreneurial endeavor won't be in fintech—it will be in the music industry. Image:Google Rotman, who played a pivotal role in shaping QED Investors since its inception in 2007, took to X (formerly Twitter) to reveal his plans. While details remain scarce, he hinted at a revolutionary business idea in the music space. In his own words, the concept has "evolved in [his] head and sat on the shelf for years." Given his track record of identifying billion-dollar opportunities—such as his early investments in Credit Karma, GreenSky, Flywire, and SoFi—his move into music raises curiosity about what he has envisioned. The Legacy of a Fintech Powerhouse Rotman co-founded Q…