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Manuel Rocha

Manuel Rocha

Analyst at Driehaus Capital Management LLC

Chicago, IL , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Driehaus Capital Management LLCAnalystApr 2021 to Present
The University of ChicagoGraduate Student ResearcherJul 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 ChicagoAssociate | George Shultz Innovation FundJan 2019 to Dec 2019
University of ChicagoTechnology Commercialization Intern | The University of Chicago Innovation FundJul 2017 to Dec 2017
University of Notre DameGraduate Student ResearcherJun 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 DameUndergraduate ResearcherAug 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

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