Date
November 13, 2025
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73 Strings Appoints Michael Kostadinovich as Chief Technology Officer to Accelerate Innovation and Scale
New York, 13 November 2025 — 73 Strings, the technology company transforming valuation and portfolio monitoring for the private markets, today announced the appointment of Michael Kostadinovich as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Michael brings more than two decades of experience scaling high-growth technology organizations across fintech, SaaS and B2C. He has held senior leadership roles at several rapidly scaling companies, guiding them from Series B through to unicorn status. Known for building high-performing global engineering teams and delivering enterprise-scale SaaS platforms, Michael combines deep technical expertise with strong product vision and operational rigor.
At 73 Strings, Michael will lead the company’s global technology strategy, accelerating innovation across AI, product development, and engineering excellence. His appointment marks a decisive next step in the company’s ambition to define the technology standard for private markets and reshape how valuation and portfolio intelligence are delivered.
“Michael’s appointment marks another important step in our journey to scale 73 Strings globally,” said Yann Magnan, CEO & Co-Founder of 73 Strings. “He brings the structure, experience, and technical depth needed to support our next phase of growth, and to ensure we remain at the forefront of innovation in the private markets.”
Michael will lead 73 Strings’ global technology strategy, with a focus on scaling the company’s engineering capabilities and accelerating delivery at pace. As part of his mandate, he will also expand the company’s U.S. engineering presence, strengthening proximity to clients and driving continued innovation across regions.
Michael will work hand-in-hand with Co-Founder Vinod Vijapur, who has been instrumental in shaping the 73 Strings platform and leading the engineering organization. Vinod will continue to play a key leadership role, collaborating closely with Michael to further expand the company’s technical capabilities and deliver the most advanced technology in private markets.
“Vinod’s vision and leadership have been essential in making 73 Strings what it is today,” added Magnan. “With Michael joining, we are expanding our technology leadership for the next stage of innovation and growth.”
About 73 Strings
73 Strings is an innovative technology providing comprehensive data extraction, monitoring, and valuation solutions for the private capital industry. The company’s AI-powered platform streamlines middle-office processes for alternative investments, enabling seamless data structuring and standardization, monitoring, and fair value estimation at the click of a button. 73 Strings serves clients globally across various strategies, including Private Equity, Growth Equity, Venture Capital, Infrastructure and Private Credit.
In February 2025 73 Strings closed a $55M Series B, led by Goldman Sachs, with continued support from Blackstone Innovations Investments and participation from Golub Capital, Hamilton Lane and Broadhaven Capital, alongside Fidelity International Strategic Ventures.
Since its inception, 73 Strings has onboarded clients managing over USD 11 trillion in combined assets. Headquartered in Paris, the company maintains a global presence with offices in New York, London, Paris, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh to support its growing customer base. The leadership team at 73 Strings brings extensive expertise in private assets, supported by a global network of seasoned advisors with over 300 years of combined financial advisory and private markets experience.