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Cormorant Asset Management

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Cormorant Asset Management is a hedge fund sponsor that focuses on investing in innovative biotechnology and life sciences companies.

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founded date

21.02.2013

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Private

Description

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Cormorant Asset Management was founded in 2013 and primarily invests in medical and life science startups that are 6-10 years old. The fund has a preference for investing in the United States and has made notable investments in companies such as Audentes Therapeutics, Innovent Biologics, and ZAI Lab. With an average deal size ranging from $50 to $100 million, Cormorant Asset Management is known for its active involvement in 13-24 investment rounds annually. The fund has a lower exit rate compared to other organizations and typically participates in rounds with 6-7 other investors.
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Bihua Chen
Bihua Chen

Bihua Chen

Bihua Chen is the Founder, CEO & Portfolio Manager at Cormorant Asset Management.

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Cormorant Asset Management
Cormorant Asset Management

Bihua Chen

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Bihua Chen

Bihua Chen

Founder, CEO & Portfolio Manager

Nebojsa Obradovic

CCO

Edward Jay Scollins

CFO and COO

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