Deerfield
Deerfield Management Company is an investment firm launched in 1994 that advances healthcare through investment, intelligence, and philanthropy. As of December 2024 the firm manages more than $15 billion in assets and supports a portfolio of more than 200 private and public investments across therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and health services. Deerfield combines flexible financing, company-building (Deerfield Discovery and Development / 3DC), strategic partnerships, and data/AI-driven intelligence to support companies across the healthcare ecosystem.
Deerfield
New York, New York, United States, North America
Services
Venture and Structured Financing
Flexible financing options across stages including venture funds, structured finance, joint ventures and fund-of-funds arrangements to support startups through mature companies.
Company Building — Deerfield Discovery and Development (3DC)
Internal R&D and company-building engine where scientists and industry veterans collaborate to develop therapeutic assets and spin out companies.
Strategic Partnerships & External Innovation
Collaborations with payors, academic institutions, and corporates to build companies or programs (examples include partnerships with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and the University of Chicago).
Healthcare Intelligence (AI, Data & Market Research)
AI, data analytics, and market research capabilities to inform investment and product development decisions.
Campus & Lab Infrastructure (Cure affiliation)
Access to Cure campus facilities in New York City including laboratory space and shared scientific infrastructure for portfolio companies and affiliates.
Philanthropic Support and Nonprofit Partnerships
Support through the Deerfield Foundation and affiliated nonprofits to advance health equity, pediatric MedTech, rare disease efforts, and other healthcare initiatives.
Venture and Structured Financing
Flexible financing options across stages including venture funds, structured finance, joint ventures and fund-of-funds arrangements to support startups through mature companies.
Company Building — Deerfield Discovery and Development (3DC)
Internal R&D and company-building engine where scientists and industry veterans collaborate to develop therapeutic assets and spin out companies.
Strategic Partnerships & External Innovation
Collaborations with payors, academic institutions, and corporates to build companies or programs (examples include partnerships with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and the University of Chicago).
Healthcare Intelligence (AI, Data & Market Research)
AI, data analytics, and market research capabilities to inform investment and product development decisions.
Campus & Lab Infrastructure (Cure affiliation)
Access to Cure campus facilities in New York City including laboratory space and shared scientific infrastructure for portfolio companies and affiliates.
Philanthropic Support and Nonprofit Partnerships
Support through the Deerfield Foundation and affiliated nonprofits to advance health equity, pediatric MedTech, rare disease efforts, and other healthcare initiatives.
Portfolio
In-house R&D engine where bench scientists and industry veterans develop assets and spin out companies.
#Therapeutic discovery and development / company building
New York City-based healthcare innovation ecosystem providing lab and business facilities for health innovators.
#Life sciences campus & innovation ecosystem
Integrates genetic insights into drug discovery and development decisions.
#Genetics / drug discovery analytics
Not-for-profit that funds projects to improve health, accelerate innovation and promote equity; funded by employee contributions and Deerfield profits.
#Philanthropy / public health
Combines for-profit infrastructure with non-profit ideals to support underserved patient populations and catalyze impact.
#Pediatric MedTech, rare disease, nonprofit–for-profit hybrid
Connects healthcare organizations with high-performing female executives to expand board diversity.
#Board development / governance / diversity
In-house R&D engine where bench scientists and industry veterans develop assets and spin out companies.
#Therapeutic discovery and development / company building
New York City-based healthcare innovation ecosystem providing lab and business facilities for health innovators.
#Life sciences campus & innovation ecosystem
Integrates genetic insights into drug discovery and development decisions.
#Genetics / drug discovery analytics
Not-for-profit that funds projects to improve health, accelerate innovation and promote equity; funded by employee contributions and Deerfield profits.
#Philanthropy / public health
Combines for-profit infrastructure with non-profit ideals to support underserved patient populations and catalyze impact.
#Pediatric MedTech, rare disease, nonprofit–for-profit hybrid
Connects healthcare organizations with high-performing female executives to expand board diversity.
#Board development / governance / diversity