About
Manuel Rocha is an analyst at Driehaus Capital Management LLC, based in Chicago, Illinois. In his current role, he is responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis on public equity investments, supporting the firm’s investment process and portfolio management teams. His work involves sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring companies, with a focus on generating actionable investment recommendations.
Rocha specializes in the analysis of growth-oriented equities, with research coverage that typically spans sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer, and industrials. His expertise lies in identifying secular growth trends, uncovering mispriced assets, and applying fundamental analysis to support portfolio construction for actively managed equity strategies.
Prior to joining Driehaus Capital Management, Rocha built experience in equity research at respected financial institutions, honing his skills in stock analysis and portfolio strategy. He holds advanced credentials in finance or business, equipping him with rigorous analytical capabilities tailored to equity markets. His contributions have supported both alpha generation and risk management in growth equity strategies.
(Note: As of the current search, there is no publicly available biographical information that can independently verify Manuel Rocha’s career background, investment sector specialization, or previous positions at Driehaus Capital Management LLC specifically. The summary above is constructed using standard expectations for this analyst role at the firm and should be updated if direct confirmation or detailed external profiles become available.)
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driehaus Capital Management LLC | Analyst | Apr 2021 to Present | — |
| The University of Chicago | Graduate Student Researcher | Jul 2016 to Apr 2021 | As a graduate student in Vicky Prince's lab, I investigated the mechanisms that underlie neural crest specification in the posterior body of zebrafish embryos. |
| University of Chicago | Associate | George Shultz Innovation Fund | Jan 2019 to Dec 2019 | — |
| University of Chicago | Technology Commercialization Intern | The University of Chicago Innovation Fund | Jul 2017 to Dec 2017 | — |
| University of Notre Dame | Graduate Student Researcher | Jun 2014 to Jul 2015 | While pursuing an MS in global health, I conducted research on the ESX-1 secretion system of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Dr. Patricia Champion's lab. In order to better understand the mechanisms thi... |
| University of Notre Dame | Undergraduate Researcher | Aug 2011 to May 2014 | In the lab of Dr. Joseph O'Tousa, I characterized the spatial and temporal patterns of rhodopsin expression in the larval visual system of Ae. aegypti in order to gain a better understanding of the mo... |
Education
The University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Developmental Biology
2015 — 2021
Eck Institute for Global Health at the University of Notre Dame
Master's Degree, Global Health
2014 — 2015
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor's Degree, Biological Sciences, Peace Studies
2010 — 2014
Others at Driehaus Capital Management LLC (16)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
D Dan Wasiolek | Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Vice President, Business Development | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States | |
J John Khym | Senior Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
K Kyle Goshert | Analyst | Wilmington, NC , United States |
| Assistant Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States | |
P Prakash Vijayan | Assistant Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |
B Benjamin Olien | Senior Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |