# UPMC Health System

UPMC Health System is an Endowment / Foundation based in Pittsburgh, United States.

## Overview

- **Organization type:** Endowment / Foundation
- **Headquarters:** Pittsburgh, United States
- **Region:** North America
- **Address:** US Steel Tower, 600 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, United States
- **Founded:** 1893
- **Assets under management:** 23B (Altss estimate)
- **Website:** upmc.com
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/upmc

## Regulatory record

- **Reports private funds:** No

## About

UPMC Health System was established in 1893 and operates as a nonprofit health care provider and insurer. It maintains a close affiliation with the University of Pittsburgh, which appoints one-third of the board. The firm holds extensive real estate assets including the Allegheny County portfolio valued at 2.5 billion dollars and deploys capital via UPMC Enterprises into venture positions. Confirmed holdings include Abridge Inc., Werewolf Therapeutics, Penguin AI, Medicom, Hashed Health, BrainCheck and Carta Healthcare. Operations span Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland and international sites in Ireland, Italy, Croatia and Kazakhstan. The organization employs 100000 people and maintains three philanthropic vehicles including the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation and the Medical and Health Sciences Foundation. It owns a Bombardier Global 6500 corporate jet acquired in 2023. UPMC maintains a hybrid structure as both operator and limited partner investor through its dedicated venture arm, with board oversight tied directly to its academic partner.

## Sectors

- Healthcare Services

## People

- Leslie C. Davis — President and CEO
- John P. Surma — Chairperson of the Board of Directors

## Questions

### Who runs investment decisions at UPMC Health System?

Leslie C. Davis serves as President and CEO. John P. Surma chairs the board. Investment activity occurs through UPMC Enterprises.

### Does UPMC participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

UPMC Enterprises takes limited partner positions in startups including Abridge Inc. and Werewolf Therapeutics.

### What is UPMC's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?

The firm acts as limited partner through UPMC Enterprises in healthcare technology and biotechnology companies.

### How is UPMC related to the University of Pittsburgh?

The entities share a close affiliation with joint foundation structures and the university appoints one-third of the UPMC board.

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Last updated: 2026-06-03T20:00:00.000Z

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