Deerfield Management Company, L.P. (series C)
Deerfield Management Company, L.P. is a New York-based investment firm established in 1994, specializing in healthcare and life sciences investments. The firm manages a diversified portfolio encompassing over 150 private and public companies across sectors such as biotech, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and health services. Deerfield also engages in philanthropic initiatives through the Deerfield Foundation to enhance health equity and supports academic commercialization via collaborations with major research centers. Headquartered at 345 Park Avenue South, the firm employs between 150-200 people and serves institutional investors, healthcare companies, and innovators.
Investment Strategy
Deerfield Management Company, L.P. employs a research-driven investment strategy focused on healthcare and life sciences. The firm invests across all stages of company development—from early-stage startups to mature public companies—targeting sectors such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, and health services. Deerfield seeks to create value by combining capital with expertise, supporting innovation that improves quality of life and reduces healthcare costs. The firm also leverages strategic partnerships and philanthropic initiatives to accelerate commercialization of novel technologies and drive societal impact in healthcare.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (113)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N NUVL | NUVALENT INC | 24.91% | $1.37B | 17,991,024 | $22.79 | $76.30 | +$96.8M |
O OSCR | OSCAR HEALTH INC | 4.53% | $249.8M | 11,649,591 | $11.50 | $21.44 | +$94.5M |
V VTRS | VIATRIS INC | 3.89% | $214.5M | 24,023,907 | $13.32 | $8.93 | +$5.6M |
M MRUS | MERUS N V | 3.23% | $178.0M | 3,384,628 | $32.12 | $52.60 | +$44.4M |
C CNC | CENTENE CORP DEL | 3.14% | $172.9M | 3,185,370 | $65.12 | $54.28 | +$10.7M |