Rock Springs Capital

Overview

Rock Springs Capital is a hedge fund and investment firm based in Baltimore, Maryland, established in 2013. The firm specializes in the healthcare, life sciences, and biotechnology sectors, focusing on public and private equity investments. With approximately $5.8 billion in assets under management across two funds, Rock Springs employs a long-term investment strategy, providing strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies.

The firm targets investments in healthcare services, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences, ranging from seed and Series A/B to late-stage ventures. Rock Springs emphasizes companies with strong growth potential and competitive advantages. Its portfolio includes notable holdings such as Argenx SE, Eli Lilly, and Merus N.V. The team is led by Partner Kris Jenner and Associate Zachary Baca, supported by a dedicated group of employees.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 410-220-0129
• Website: rockspringscapital.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/rock-springs-capital

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Healthcare and biotechnology investment strategies
• Growth-stage and venture investing
• Public and private equity investments
• Operational support for portfolio companies
• Long-term value creation
• Life sciences innovation
• Medical device and pharmaceutical sector focus

Technologies Used

• AI
• Apache
• Google Tag Manager
• Microsoft Office 365
• Rackspace
• Slack

Buyer Teams to Target

Investment & Portfolio Management

• Portfolio Manager
• Senior Investment Analyst
• Research Associate
• Vice President, Investments
• Director of Investments
• Healthcare Sector Lead

Finance & Accounting

• Chief Financial Officer
• Controller
• Financial Analyst
• Fund Accountant
• VP of Finance
• Compliance Manager

Legal & Compliance

• Chief Legal Officer
• General Counsel
• Compliance Officer
• Regulatory Affairs Manager
• In-house Counsel
• Risk Manager

Information Technology & Operations

• IT Director
• Systems Administrator
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Operations Manager
• Cloud Infrastructure Lead
• Business Intelligence Analyst

What They Buy

• Portfolio management software & tools
• Cloud infrastructure & hosting services
• Financial analytics platforms
• Compliance & regulatory solutions
• Communication and collaboration tools
• Data security & cybersecurity services
• Healthcare market research services

Signals to Watch

• 💰 Fundraising rounds or capital injections
• 🧑‍💼 New executive hires or leadership transitions
• 🗺️ Expansion to new regions or investment markets
• 🧑‍💻 Adoption of new technologies or IT upgrades
• 🚀 Launch of new investment funds or healthcare initiatives
• 📑 Regulatory changes impacting investment strategies