Sherrill Neff

Sherrill Neff is a prominent figure in the healthcare and venture capital industries. He is the founding partner of Quaker Partners Management LP, which he established in 2002.13 Quaker Partners is a family of venture capital funds focusing on investments in healthcare, biopharmaceuticals, and medical devices.2

Career Highlights

Venture Capital:: As the founding partner of Quaker Partners, Neff has been instrumental in directing investments in the healthcare sector.12

Corporate Leadership:: Prior to Quaker Partners, Neff served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Neose Technologies, a publicly traded biotechnology company.2

Investment Banking:: He was previously Managing Director and Co-head of the financial institutions group at Alex. Brown & Sons, Inc.12

Healthcare Industry:: Neff held the position of Senior Vice President for Corporate Development at U.S. Healthcare, a leading managed care company.2

Legal Background:: He started his career as a corporate attorney at Morgan Lewis.2

Current Roles

• Executive Chairman of Homestead Smart Health Plans (since 2023)2
• Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee at ACRES Commercial Realty Corp., a publicly traded commercial mortgage REIT12

Education

Neff received his undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University and his law degree from The University of Michigan Law School.1

Professional Recognition

In 2009, Neff was elected to the board of directors of the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), highlighting his prominence in the venture capital industry.4

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional life, Neff is an active member of Philadelphia's dragon boating community and competed in the 2023 World Dragon Boat Championships as part of Team USA.2