Top 10 Private Equity Investors in Biotechnology & Life Sciences

RankInvestor Name
1RA Capital Management
2Eli Lilly and Company
3Casdin Capital
4Janus Henderson Investors
5Redmile Group
6Bristol-Myers Squibb
7A&Z Pharmaceuticals
8Wellington Management
9T. Rowe Price Group
10Cormorant Asset Management

Crossover funds that moved down from public markets appear alongside the traditional buyout franchises. Clinical data readouts and large pharma acquisition appetite set the pace of investment across biotech, with capital concentrating in firms that can underwrite science. These are buyers and control investors. This list is most relevant if you are selling the company, recapitalizing, or seeking a majority partner.

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Rankings cover January 2025 to July 2026 investment activity in US and Canada companies. Seed and early-stage rankings measure deal participation, not suitability for every raise.