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Naveen Yalamanchi

Investor

Partner at RTW Investments L.P. · Board director at Rocket Pharma

New York, New York

Writes $10M – $50M checks · typically $25M

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Wesley ChanunlockedNaveen: together at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1996–1999)
×8Naveen: together at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
×3Naveen: together at Stanford University School of Medicine

About

Naveen Yalamanchi is a Partner at RTW Investments, LP, focusing on fundamental healthcare investing. His expertise spans biotechnology, medical devices, life science tools, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare services.

Contact· published on Naveen's own website

Board director at Rocket Pharma

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Rocket Pharma's investors · 4

Avoro Capital AdvisorsNew York · since 2015Broadview VenturesBoston · since 2015Civilization Ventures Management, LlcTiburon · $1M – $10M checks · since 2015RTW Investments L.P.New York · since 2017

Co-founders at Rocket Pharma

GSGaurav Shah
Gaurav ShahCo-founder & Chief Executive Officer

Experience

  1. RTW Investments, LPPartnercurrent2015 — present
  2. UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological SciencesDean's Leadership Councilcurrent2025 — present
  3. Orange County Sheriff's Advisory CouncilCouncil Membercurrent2025 — present
  4. Ancora Heart, Inc.Board Observercurrent2019 — present
  5. Magnolia Medical TechnologiesBoard Observercurrent2018 — present
  6. Rocket PharmaceuticalsCo-Founder and Board Director2015 — 2025
  7. Beta BionicsBoard Observer2023 — 2024
  8. Health Sciences Acquisition Corporation 2Chief Financial Officer2020 — 2023
  9. Health Sciences Acquisitions CorporationChief Financial Officer2019
  10. DermTechBoard Observer2017 — 2019
  11. Calamos AristaHealthcare Portfolio Manager2011 — 2014Greater New York City Area
  12. RTW Investments, LLCPortfolio Manager2010 — 2011Greater New York City Area
  13. Millennium PartnersHealthcare Analyst2009Greater New York City Area
  14. Davidson Kempner Capital ManagementHealthcare Equities Analyst2006 — 2008Greater New York City Area
  15. UCLA Medical CenterOrthopedic Surgery Resident2004 — 2005Greater Los Angeles Area

Skills & more

Portfolio Management11Alternative Investments6Healthcare14Hedge Funds27Biotechnology7Medical Devices11Investments14Medical Technology6Life Sciences3Diagnostics1Healthcare IT1Asset Management10
+12 moreEquitiesEquity ResearchFinancial ModelingPharmaceuticalsHospitalsMutual FundsPrivate EquityLifesciencesBloombergAsset ManagmentHealthcare Information TechnologyValuation

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Deals · 1

Rocket PharmaBoard seat

via RTW Investments L.P. · filed May 2017 · $30.1M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at RTW Investments L.P.

Chris Liu
Analyst at RTW Investments L.P.
Gotham Makker
Partner, Head of Strategic Investments at RTW Investments L.P.
Jingqing Zhang
Vice President, New Ventures at RTW Investments L.P.
John Maraganore
Advisor at Oak HC/FT
Joshua Kennedy-Smith
Managing Director at RTW Investments L.P.
Lauren Cujé
Managing Director at RTW Investments L.P.
Paul Lu
Managing Director at RTW Investments L.P.
Peter Fong
Partner, President at RTW Investments L.P.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Naveen Yalamanchi?
Naveen Yalamanchi is a Partner at RTW Investments, LP, focusing on fundamental healthcare investing. His expertise spans biotechnology, medical devices, life science tools, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare services.
Where does Naveen Yalamanchi work?
Naveen Yalamanchi is Partner at RTW Investments L.P. and Board director at Rocket Pharma.
What check size does Naveen Yalamanchi write?
Naveen Yalamanchi typically writes checks of $10M – $50M.
What boards does Naveen Yalamanchi sit on?
Naveen Yalamanchi holds tracked board seats at Rocket Pharma.
Where did Naveen Yalamanchi go to school?
Naveen Yalamanchi studied at Stanford University School of Medicine (MD, Medicine); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (BS).

Founder mafias

RTW Investments L.P. mafia2

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John MaraganoreExecutive PartnerFounded Alnylam

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