19 York

19 York is a Toronto-based organization that operates as a single-family office managing the proprietary wealth of the Guloien family, while also maintaining a founder-led agency network for restaurant and commerce brands. The firm allocates capital across a diverse range of asset classes, executing a sector-agnostic strategy that includes private equity, venture capital, real estate, and public equities. Operating with an undisclosed amount of assets under management, the family office participates in direct investments, co-investments, and third-party fund commitments to generate financial returns and preserve capital. Concurrently, its digital transformation agency division delivers strategic and creative services to multi-unit corporate clients. The organization leverages the extensive corporate experience of its leadership, notably drawing on executive expertise from Manulife Financial. 19 York was founded in 2017 by former Manulife Financial President and CEO Donald Guloien.