Deerfield

Deerfield is an investment management firm established in 1994 that specializes in advancing healthcare through investment, information, and philanthropy. With over $8 billion in funds, Deerfield invests broadly in both public and private healthcare sectors, targeting a diverse range of companies from early-stage drug research to established healthcare services and medical device firms. The firm typically maintains equity or debt interests in more than 100 companies. It employs the Deerfield Institute, which conducts extensive research to provide objective market intelligence, engaging with thousands of professionals annually to address complex healthcare challenges. Additionally, a portion of the firm's profits is allocated to the Deerfield Foundation to support various philanthropic initiatives.

Sumner Anderson

Partner

Kevin Ira Berg

Partner

Nicholas Bishop

Biotech Analyst

Brian Bizoza

Partner

David Justus Clark

Partner and General Counsel

Howie Furst

Partner, Therapeutics Team

Adam Grossman

Partner, Healthcare Services Group

Karen Heidelberger

Partner, Chief Partnership and Communications Officer

Leslie Henshaw

Partner of Private Transactions

Jonathan David Isler

Partner and Chief Financial Officer

Jeff Kaplan

Partner and Head Trader

Alex Karnal

Partner and Portfolio Manager

Alexander Thomas Karnal

Partner

Jean Kim

Partner

Avi Kometz

Partner and Managing Director

Abraham Kometz

Partner, Medical Technologies Team

Jonathan Leff

Partner & Chairman, Deerfield Institute

Vince Mellet

Partner

Elliot Press

Partner

William Slattery

Partner of Private Transactions

Peter Steelman

Partner of Private Transactions

Past deals in Maryland

Insilico Medicine

Series D in 2022
Insilico Medicine, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company based in Rockville, Maryland, specializing in drug discovery, biomarker development, and aging research. Founded in 2014, the company leverages advanced AI techniques, including generative adversarial networks and deep learning, to create novel molecular structures for various diseases. Insilico Medicine has developed a comprehensive end-to-end pipeline for drug discovery, which encompasses all stages from initial research to clinical trials. Its notable platforms include Pharma.AI, which offers machine learning services to various sectors, and Young.AI, which integrates predictors of age. The company is actively engaged in internal drug discovery programs targeting conditions such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes. Additionally, Insilico Medicine has partnered with Life Extension to produce nutraceutical products using bioinformatics and deep learning. It serves a diverse clientele, including academia, pharmaceutical companies, and cosmetic firms, while also providing consumer-facing applications to enhance health and longevity.
Adaptive Phage Therapeutics, Inc. specializes in developing therapeutic solutions to combat the increasing threat of multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria. Founded in 2016 and based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the company utilizes a unique resource known as PhageBank, which is an extensive and dynamic collection of bacteriophages—viruses that specifically target and attack harmful bacteria. Through a rapid system that matches these phages to individual patient bacterial infections, Adaptive Phage Therapeutics aims to enhance treatment options for patients suffering from MDR infections. Their innovative approach enables medical researchers to create tailored therapies that effectively detect and eliminate resistant bacterial strains.

Curation Health

Series A in 2020
Curation Health, LLC offers a clinical decision support platform designed to facilitate the transition from fee-for-service to value-based care. Founded in 2018 and based in Annapolis, Maryland, the company provides a point-of-care solution that integrates with electronic health records to deliver actionable risk adjustment insights. This platform captures accurate clinical data before and after patient visits, ensuring comprehensive provider documentation. Curation Health's services enhance performance for various healthcare programs, including Medicare Advantage, MSSP, Medicaid risk programs, and quality initiatives based on standard measures. By leveraging clinical and quality rules, the platform aims to improve documentation processes and the overall value of patient care.

QMES

Private Equity Round in 2020
QMES, LLC is a privately held company specializing in the distribution of medical equipment and supplies. It serves hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, and home patients across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and Delaware. Founded in 2012 and based in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, QMES provides a diverse range of products, including those for sleep and respiratory therapy, mobility aids, wound care, non-invasive ventilation, and nutritional support. Additionally, the company offers services such as respiratory therapy, wound care, nursing, and dietary consultations. To enhance customer convenience, QMES also provides online bill payment services, allowing users to manage and pay for their medical equipment expenses. The company is committed to addressing the unique challenges faced by patients, healthcare providers, and facilities during the transition from hospital to home care.

Dracen Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2018
Dracen Pharmaceuticals is a developer of novel glutamine antagonists created to deliver improved outcomes for cancer patients and potentially extend the benefits of immuno-oncology therapies. The company develops novel glutamine antagonists with direct anti-tumor apoptotoc properties as well as endogenous anti-tumor immune modulatory mechanisms which increases the number of responders to anti-cancer therapy and extend survival for anti-tumor responses in areas currently evading immuno-oncology approaches.

Elutia

Venture Round in 2017
Aziyo is a commercial-stage regenerative medicine company focused on creating the next generation of differentiated products and improving outcomes in patients undergoing surgery, concentrating on patients receiving implantable medical devices. From our proprietary tissue processing platforms, we have developed a portfolio of advanced regenerative medical products that are designed to be very similar to natural biological material.

GrayBug

Series B in 2016
Graybug Vision, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative treatments for diseases affecting the retina and optic nerve. Founded in 2011 and based in Redwood City, California, the company is advancing several product candidates, including GB-102, an intravitreal injection formulation currently undergoing Phase I/IIa and IIb clinical trials for wet age-related macular degeneration and Phase IIa trials for diabetic macular edema. Additionally, Graybug is developing GB-103, an annual formulation of GB-102 for diabetic retinopathy, and GB-401, a depot formulation aimed at treating primary open-angle glaucoma. The company's proprietary micro- and nanoparticle controlled release technologies are designed to deliver medications at a sustained rate, enhancing patient compliance and improving clinical outcomes.

Advantia Health

Venture Round in 2016
Advantia Health, LLC is a healthcare delivery company focused on providing comprehensive services to women and their families. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Advantia Health offers a range of services including obstetrics, gynecology, primary care, and mental wellness, with additional locations in Virginia, Maryland, Illinois, and Missouri. The company emphasizes high-quality and efficient care through the use of technology and well-designed outpatient facilities. Advantia Health also provides telehealth services, allowing patients to connect with healthcare providers via a web and mobile application, ensuring timely access to the right care in the appropriate setting.

REGENXBIO

Series C in 2015
REGENXBIO Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing gene therapy product candidates that utilize its proprietary NAV Technology Platform, which is based on adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene delivery. This platform aims to address genetic defects and enable cells to produce therapeutic proteins or antibodies to combat various diseases. The company's lead candidate, RGX-314, is currently undergoing Phase I/IIa clinical trials for wet age-related macular degeneration. Other notable product candidates include RGX-121 for mucopolysaccharidosis type II, RGX-111 for mucopolysaccharidosis type I, RGX-181 for late infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type II, and RGX-501 for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, all in various stages of clinical trials. Additionally, REGENXBIO licenses its NAV Technology Platform to other biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and has partnered with Neurimmune AG to develop vectorized antibodies for neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, the company was previously known as ReGenX Biosciences, LLC before rebranding in 2014.

Nuo Therapeutics

Post in 2014
Nuo Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops, sells, and licenses regenerative biological therapies to primarily address the areas of wound care, inflammation, and angiogenesis. The Company markets the AutoloGel System, a device for the production of platelet rich plasma gel derived from the patient's own blood. The AutoloGel System is cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration for use on a variety of exuding wounds. Nuo Therapeutics is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland.