Howie Furst, Deerfield Capital Management

Howie Furst, also known as Howard Furst, is a Partner on the Therapeutics team at Deerfield Management. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Howie Furst

Howie Furst, also known as Howard Furst, is a Partner on the Therapeutics team at Deerfield Management, a New York-based healthcare investment firm, where he has served since joining in 2007. His investment thesis centers on early-stage and growth-stage companies developing novel therapies, with a specific focus on therapeutics, biotechnology, rare diseases, and transformative medical technologies across both private and public markets. Furst specializes in sourcing and managing life sciences investments, bringing clinical expertise as a physician with eleven years of experience to advise portfolio companies and support strategic growth. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, he actively serves on the boards of several portfolio companies and oversees their governance. Notable aspects of his portfolio include Deerfield’s diverse holdings of over 200 private and public investments spanning therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health, though individual company names under his direct leadership are not explicitly listed in available sources. Furst’s distinctive point of view stems from his unique blend

Howie Furst at a glance

Role
Partner
Organization
Deerfield Capital Management
Location
New York, New York, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Healthcare

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Howie Furst is based in New York, New York, United States.

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