Joseph Edelman
Founder at ARYA SCIENCES ACQUISITION CORP V
Net worth: 7 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Joseph Eric Edelman is the founder of Perceptive Advisors LLC, which was founded in 1999.
He holds the title of Chief Executive Officer & Portfolio Manager at Perceptive Advisors LLC.
He is also the founder of Perceptive Advisors (Private Equity), which was founded in 1999.
He holds the title of Chief Executive Officer & Portfolio Manager at Perceptive Advisors (Private Equity).
In addition, Mr. Edelman is the founder of ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp., which was founded in 2018.
He held the title of Chairman at ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp.
from 2018 to 2020.
He is also the founder of ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp.
II, which was founded in 2020.
He held the title of Chairman at ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp.
II in 2020.
Furthermore, Mr. Edelman is the founder of ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp.
III, which was founded in 2020.
He held the title of Chairman at ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp.
III from 2020 to 2021.
He is previously the founder and Chairman of ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp.
IV, which was founded in 2020.
He is also the founder and Chairman of ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp.
V, which was founded in 2021.
Mr. Edelman's current job(s) include being an Independent Director at Athira Pharma, Inc. since 2020 and a Director at Xontogeny LLC.
Mr. Edelman's former job(s) include being a Director at Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. from 2009 to 2010.
He also worked as a Senior Analyst at Paramount BioCapital Asset Management, Inc. and as a Senior Biotechnology Analyst at Prudential Securities.
Additionally, he worked as a Biotechnology Analyst at Martin Simpson & Co., Inc.Mr. Edelman's education history includes obtaining an MBA degree from New York University in 1986 and an undergraduate degree from the University of California San Diego in 1980.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-24 | 170,317 ( 0.09% ) | 7 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
ATHIRA PHARMA, INC.
-.--% | 2023-05-18 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2024-03-30 |
Joseph Edelman active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ATHIRA PHARMA, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-04-30 |
| ARYA SCIENCES ACQUISITION CORP IV | Founder | 2020-08-23 |
| ARYA SCIENCES ACQUISITION CORP V | Founder | 2021-02-21 |
Perceptive Advisors LLC
 Perceptive Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Perceptive Advisors LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Joseph “Joe” Edelman in 1999. provides investment advice to private funds, separate accounts, and co-investment vehicles. Investors in the client accounts and co-investment vehicles consist primarily of institutional investors, financial institutions, other investment funds, and high-net-worth individuals. | Chief Executive Officer | 1998-12-31 |
Perceptive Advisors (Private Equity)
 Perceptive Advisors (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Perceptive Advisors (Private Equity) (Perceptive Advisors) is a private equity subsidiary of Perceptive Advisors LLC founded in 1999 by Joseph Eric Edelman. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Chief Executive Officer | 1998-12-31 |
Xontogeny LLC
 Xontogeny LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Xontogeny LLC operates biotech aggregator company. The firm offers entrepreneurs with guidance and operational support in drug and technology development. The company was founded by Christopher Nishan Garabedian and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Joseph Edelman
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ARYA SCIENCES ACQUISITION III A | Founder | 2021-05-31 |
| CEREVEL THERAPEUTICS HOLDINGS, INC. | Founder | 2020-09-30 |
| ARYA SCIENCES ACQUISITION III A | Founder | 2020-05-31 |
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Training of Joseph Edelman
| New York University | Masters Business Admin |
| University of California San Diego | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| ATHIRA PHARMA, INC. | Health Technology |
| ARYA SCIENCES ACQUISITION CORP IV | Finance |
| Private companies | 11 |
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Paramount BioCapital Asset Management, Inc.
 Paramount BioCapital Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1991 by Dr. Lindsay Rosenwald, Paramount BioCapital Asset Management, Inc. is a hedge fund manager located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Paramount BioCapital, Inc. | Finance |
Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co.
 Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. is a speciality pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialisation of therapies for the treatment of neurological disorders. Its oral controlled release technologies are also available for the development and commercialisation of products in multiple therapeutic areas. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Patterson, NY. | Health Technology |
| Prudential Securities | Finance |
Perceptive Advisors LLC
Perceptive Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Perceptive Advisors LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Joseph “Joe” Edelman in 1999. provides investment advice to private funds, separate accounts, and co-investment vehicles. Investors in the client accounts and co-investment vehicles consist primarily of institutional investors, financial institutions, other investment funds, and high-net-worth individuals. | Finance |
| Martin Simpson & Co., Inc. | |
Perceptive Advisors (Private Equity)
Perceptive Advisors (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Perceptive Advisors (Private Equity) (Perceptive Advisors) is a private equity subsidiary of Perceptive Advisors LLC founded in 1999 by Joseph Eric Edelman. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Xontogeny LLC
Xontogeny LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Xontogeny LLC operates biotech aggregator company. The firm offers entrepreneurs with guidance and operational support in drug and technology development. The company was founded by Christopher Nishan Garabedian and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Health Technology |
ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp.
 ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp. is an organized blank check company, which engages in effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, and reorganization or similar business combination with one or more entities. The company was founded by Joseph Eric Edelman, Adam Stone and Michael Altman in June 2018 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp. II
 ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp. II is blank check company which formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities, which refer to as its initial business combination. The company was founded by Joseph Edelman, Adam Stone & Michael Altman on February 20, 2020 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp. III
 ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp. III Financial ConglomeratesFinance ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp III is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities, which it refers to as its initial business combination. It has not yet selected any business combination target. The company was founded by Joseph Edelman, Adam Stone, Michael Altman, and Konstantin Poukalov on March 27, 2020 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp. V
 ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp. V Financial ConglomeratesFinance Arya Sciences Acquisition Corp. V is a blank check company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded by Adam Stones, Joseph Eric Edelman, Michael R. Altman, and Konstantin Poukalov on February 22, 2021 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
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