Donnelley Family

Investment decisions are overseen by Thomas E. Donnelley Jr. and Linda Donnelley, both descendants of the founding Donnelley family. They lead the office's strategic allocation across real estate, private equity, venture capital, and energy transition investments (public record).

The office focuses on direct investments across real estate, private equity, and venture capital, with growing emphasis on energy transition and renewables. It also co-invests alongside other family offices and institutional partners, targeting the Western US and select technology markets (public record).

The office engages in both direct deals and co-investments. It is known for direct real estate acquisitions and venture capital positions in early-stage technology companies, while also committing capital alongside external GPs in private equity funds (public record).

The wealth originated from R.R. Donnelley & Sons, a commercial printing company founded in 1864 by Richard Robert Donnelley. The firm grew into one of the largest printing companies in the US before restructuring in the 2000s. The family office manages proceeds from that industrial fortune (public record).

The office has four locations: San Francisco, Denver, Stanford, and Seattle, all in the United States. San Francisco serves as the primary base, with the Stanford office likely focused on venture capital and technology investments (public record).

Yes, the family supports the Donnelley Foundation, which focuses on environmental conservation and education initiatives. The foundation is separate from the investment office and is managed independently (public record).

The office targets real estate (primarily in the Western US), private equity, venture capital, and energy transition & renewables. It is particularly active in technology and cleantech sectors through its Stanford and Seattle offices (public record).