Narendra Nayak

Narendra Nayak is a Partner at Braidwell LP, a life science-focused investment firm based in New York, where he leads investments in the healthcare sector, with a particular emphasis on precision medicine, medical technology, and biotechnology companies. He is recognized for his work in facilitating growth capital for innovative healthcare platforms, including Caris Life Sciences, reflecting his deep expertise in molecular science-driven, patient-centric solutions.

Prior to joining Braidwell in 2022, Nayak was Partner at Deerfield Management, and previously served as a Research Analyst specializing in medical technology at the same firm. His earlier experience includes equity research roles at Credit Suisse and Wells Fargo Securities, focusing on medical technology assets; and program management and engineering positions at St. Jude Medical, giving him a robust technical and analytical foundation in healthcare investments.

Nayak holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, a MS in Engineering from Harvard University, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, alongside coursework at Stanford University. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated significant impact in healthcare and life sciences investment, noted for advancing the positions of portfolio companies as leaders in medical innovation and precision medicine.