Ridgeback Capital
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 .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freenome | Dec 2021 | Series D | - |
| Senti Biosciences | Jan 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Arbor Biotechnologies | Nov 2021 | Series B | - |
| Hinge Bio | Jan 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Quell Therapeutics | Nov 2021 | Series B | Lead |
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Key People
Wayne Holman
Founder CEO
Jeffrey Long-McGie
Managing Director Analyst (Private Investments)
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Ridgeback Capital based?
Ridgeback Capital is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Ridgeback Capital founded?
Ridgeback Capital was founded in 2006.
How many portfolio companies does Ridgeback Capital have?
Ridgeback Capital has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Ridgeback Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Freenome, Senti Biosciences, Arbor Biotechnologies, Hinge Bio, Quell Therapeutics.
What was Ridgeback Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Ridgeback Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Hinge Bio in 2025.
What sectors does Ridgeback Capital focus on?
Ridgeback Capital 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, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Ridgeback Capital focus on?
Ridgeback Capital typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Ridgeback Capital's AUM?
Ridgeback Capital's assets under management are estimated between $500.0M and $1.0B.