Joseph Edelman

Joseph Edelman

Joseph Edelman (#1534)

  • $ 3 B
  • Hedge funds
  • United States
  • M
  • 70 Years

About Me

Joseph Edelman is CEO and portfolio manager of Perceptive Advisors, a New York-based hedge fund firm with $10 billion under management. Edelman founded Perceptive Advisors in 1999 and focuses on investing in biotechnology stocks. Edelman's main Perceptive Life Sciences hedge fund lost money only twice in its first 20 years, but reportedly fell 49% in 2021 and 2022. His fund returned 83% in 2025 thanks to biotech winners like Praxis Precision Medicines and Celcuity.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Joseph Edelman’s rise and global influence.

  • #1560   Billionaires (2026)
  • #389   Forbes 400 (2021)
  • #11   The Highest-Earning Hedge Fund Managers (2018)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Joseph Edelman’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $2.7B (May 4, 2026)