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Ridgeback Capital

Ridgeback Capital

New York City, New Yorkridgebackcap.com

Overview

Ridgeback Capital is an actively managed private investment company that specializes in both securities trading and long-term private investment, with a specialized focus on investing in life science companies . The firm invests in private and public companies dedicated to the development of life-saving and life-changing therapies .

Year Founded

2006

AUM

$560M

Portfolio Companies

11

Investments

Ridgeback Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Hinge BioJan 2025Series ACo-investor
LENZ TherapeuticsJul 2024PIPELead
LENZ TherapeuticsJul 2024PIPELead
CrispFeb 2022Series BCo-investor
FreenomeDec 2021Series D-

Key People

Wayne Holman

Founder CEO

Jeffrey Long-McGie

Managing Director Analyst (Private Investments)

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Year Founded2006
AUM$560M

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