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Driehaus Capital Management

Driehaus Capital Management

Chicago, Illinoisdriehaus.com

Overview

Driehaus Capital Management is a privately-held investment management firm that specializes in active growth equity, emerging markets, and alternative investment strategies.

Year Founded

1982

AUM

$15.2B

Portfolio Companies

17

Investments

Driehaus Capital Management investments
CompanyDateStageLead
MBX BiosciencesAug 2024Series C-
Jade Biosciences, Inc.Apr 2025M&ACo-investor
SepternaJul 2023Series BCo-investor
Maze TherapeuticsSep 2025Private PlacementCo-investor
PulmonxMay 2019Series GCo-investor
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Key People

David Mouser

Portfolio Manager

Howie Schwab

Portfolio Manager

Jeff James

Portfolio Manager

Richard Thies

Portfolio Manager

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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Driehaus Capital Management based?

Driehaus Capital Management is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

When was Driehaus Capital Management founded?

Driehaus Capital Management was founded in 1982.

How many portfolio companies does Driehaus Capital Management have?

Driehaus Capital Management has 17 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Driehaus Capital Management's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include MBX Biosciences, Jade Biosciences, Inc., Septerna, Maze Therapeutics, Pulmonx.

What was Driehaus Capital Management's most recent investment shown here?

Driehaus Capital Management's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Maze Therapeutics in 2025.

What sectors does Driehaus Capital Management focus on?

Driehaus Capital Management focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does Driehaus Capital Management focus on?

Driehaus Capital Management typically invests at the Mid stage.

What is Driehaus Capital Management's AUM?

Driehaus Capital Management's assets under management are estimated between $10.0B and $100.0B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year Founded1982
AUM$15.2B

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