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Guyasuta Investment Advisors
GUYASUTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INCORPORATED is an SEC-registered investment adviser in PITTSBURGH, PA, since 1994. The firm manages approximately $2.4 billion...
Guyasuta Investment Advisors
GUYASUTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INCORPORATED is an SEC-registered investment adviser in PITTSBURGH, PA, since 1994. The firm manages approximately $2.4 billion in assets. It has 13 employees and 8 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Bank / Wealth / Trust
Year founded
1996
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Pittsburgh
Corporate office
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Principals
Gregory B. Jordan
President and Chief Executive Officer
William R. F. Phillips
Chief Investment Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How did the Hillman family build its wealth?
The Hillman fortune originated with John H. Hillman Jr., who built Pittsburgh Coke & Chemical into a major industrial conglomerate during the 20th century. His son Henry Hillman diversified into venture capital in the 1970s, becoming an early limited partner in Kleiner Perkins and backing companies like Genentech. The 1996 sale of core industrial assets created a liquidity event that transformed the holding company into a pure investment office.
How does Guyasuta typically access venture capital investments?
The firm primarily invests as a limited partner in venture capital funds rather than making direct startup investments. Historical relationships include commitments to Kleiner Perkins, NEA, and Accel funds. This fund-of-funds approach differs from the direct-investing model favored by many technology-focused family offices.
Does Guyasuta invest in real estate directly or through fund managers?
Guyasuta maintains both direct real estate holdings, concentrated in commercial properties in the Pittsburgh region, and commitments to external real estate fund managers. The direct portfolio is a legacy of the Hillman Company's historical industrial real estate holdings, while fund commitments provide geographic and sector diversification beyond the firm's home market.
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