Linden was formed in 2002 as a continuation of a successful investment strategy developed by its principals in the 1990s at First Chicago Equity Capital (FCEC). Linden has expanded the strategy to include three key elements: Industry specialization in healthcare and life science A focus on corporate relationships Integrated Operating Partners within the firm Led by Eric Larson, Linden’s founder and previously co-founder, senior investment professional and strategist at FCEC, the team has experience working together creating its strategy and exceptional results.