Sommer Chatwin

Sommer Chatwin is a Partner at Braidwell, a life sciences-focused investment firm headquartered in New York, NY. At Braidwell, Chatwin leads the Business Systems function, contributing to the operational and strategic management of investments in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, focusing on both public and private market opportunities. His responsibilities involve overseeing business infrastructure and supporting the firm’s specialized investment strategies within biopharmaceuticals, digital health, and healthcare services.

Before joining Braidwell in 2021, Chatwin served as Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer at Bridgewater Associates, where he played a key role in high-level operations and organizational transformation for one of the world’s leading hedge funds. He has also held a board observer position at Elemental Cognition, an AI-driven technology company, further demonstrating his experience across innovation-driven industries.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Towson University, as well as degrees from Ohio Wesleyan University and The Taft School. Chatwin’s expertise lies in company operations, investment process optimization, and sourcing opportunities within healthcare and life sciences, making significant contributions through cross-functional leadership and impact in alternative asset management.