Founder and CIO

Erika Klauer

Erika Klauer began her career as a global semiconductor research analyst at Salomon Brothers and later at Deutsche Bank Alex. Brown. She went on to join Jennison Associates, where she spent 24 years as a senior analyst and portfolio manager, expanding her coverage from semiconductors to the broader technology sector.

At Jennison Associates, Erika worked on the firm’s prestigious flagship large-cap growth fund, $85 billion in assets under management, and was also a Senior Portfolio Manager on PGKRX, a specialized strategy that consistently outperformed its benchmarks.

Widely regarded as a thought leader in technology investing, Erika brings deep domain expertise and a long-term perspective to innovation-driven growth strategies. On July 8, 2024, she founded Science & Technology Partners, a fundamental, research-driven hedge fund focused on technology and healthcare.