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Key people at Pura Vida Investments.
Pura Vida Investments was founded in 2012 by Frank Litvack (Co-Founder Pura Vida Investments) and Efrem Kamen (Founder and Managing Member).
Pura Vida Investments is a New York-based firm specializing exclusively in the global healthcare sector. It applies a fundamentally driven, market-neutral investment strategy across all facets of healthcare, encompassing biotechnology and medical technology. Its analytical approach identifies and capitalizes on opportunities within public and private markets, aiming for strong performance.
Efrem Kamen founded Pura Vida Investments in September 2012, serving as its managing member. Kamen established the firm based on the clear insight that dedicated, specialized expertise was vital for successful capital allocation within the dynamic healthcare investment landscape. This foundational philosophy guided the firm's development and strategic focus.
Pura Vida Investments serves institutional and sophisticated investors, offering targeted exposure to the healthcare sector's unique growth areas. The firm aims to uncover and act upon compelling opportunities that promise significant advancements in human health. It strives to generate value by strategically supporting innovations that shape medicine's future.
Pura Vida Investments was founded in 2012 by Frank Litvack (Co-Founder Pura Vida Investments) and Efrem Kamen (Founder and Managing Member).
Key people at Pura Vida Investments.
Pura Vida Investments has 21 tracked investments across 16 companies. The latest tracked deal is $150.0M Series E in Imperative Care in July 2024.