About
Daniel Fotinich is a research analyst at DAFNA Capital Management LLC in Los Angeles, California, where he has been a core team member since joining full-time in 2014 after several years as a summer intern. In his current role, he plays a key part in the firm's investment research, focusing on fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and supporting portfolio management decisions.
Fotinich specializes in the healthcare sector, with a particular emphasis on biotechnology and medical devices, reflecting DAFNA Capital’s expertise and fund strategies. His analytical contributions include evaluating innovative healthcare companies and supporting investments across life sciences, including identifying and monitoring emerging growth opportunities within these industries.
He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, earned a BA in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and received an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management in 2021. Fotinich has been recognized for his intellectual rigor and integrity, participating as a SIF Fellow at UCLA Anderson and furthering the firm's reputation for thorough sector insights in healthcare public equities.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAFNA Capital Management, LLC | Analyst | Jul 2021 to Present | — |
| Citi | Investment Banking Summer Associate | Jul 2020 to Aug 2020 | BCMA - Healthcare Group |
| DAFNA Capital Management, LLC | Analyst | Jan 2014 to Jun 2019 | DAFNA Capital Management, LLC is a healthcare investment fund that focuses in novel companies and technologies in the biotechnology and medical device spaces. As an Analyst, I conducted original and c... |
| DAFNA Capital Management | Intern Analyst | May 2013 to Aug 2013 | — |
| UCLA | Water Safety Instructor (WSI) | Jun 2010 to Nov 2010 | Served as an instructor at the swim lesson program for 2 months at Camp Bruin Kids, teaching children ages 5-11 the basic fundamentals of swimming and engaging in other water activities. |
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2019 — 2021
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
2010 — 2013
West Los Angeles College
General Studies
2010 — 2010
Loyola High School
High School Diploma
2006 — 2010
Others at Dafna Capital Management LLC (1)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
D Daphna Fischel | Research Analyst | Los Angeles, CA , United States |