Laura Sterner

Laura Sterner is a Partner at Braidwell, an investment firm based in New York, NY, where she leads initiatives focused on healthcare and life sciences asset classes. In her role, Sterner oversees capital development strategies and institutional fundraising, working closely with investors to structure innovative solutions targeting private and public healthcare investments.

Sterner previously served as Global Head of Capital Development and Investor Relations at Point72, where she specialized in hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital, building robust relationships across institutional asset owners and driving multifaceted fundraising campaigns. Most recently, she was Head of Business Development for Global Equities at Citadel, where she led strategic growth efforts within public equity markets, although her tenure there was brief.

She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Honors and Finance from The University of Texas at Austin, bringing over two decades of expertise in capital raising, investor relations, and business development within alternative asset management sectors, including healthcare, public equities, and private markets. Her significant contributions include expanding firm footprints in health-focused investments and optimizing global capital sourcing strategies for multi-asset funds.