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Multi Family OfficeInvests through funds, not into companiesLAST VERIFIED Jun 2026 · 1 SOURCES

Essex Investment Management

Multi family office in Boston, United States, founded 1976; focus on climate, healthtech and industrial.

Identity

HEADQUARTERS
Boston, United States
OFFICES
Evanston, IL, United States
FOUNDED
1976

Investment approach

SECTORS
Climate & EnergyHealthTechIndustrial & Manufacturing

Overview

Founded in 1976, this multi family office has its headquarters in Boston, United States. Its sector focus covers climate, healthtech and industrial. Other offices: Evanston, IL, United States; 4 people are named on its team.

People

  • Joseph C. McNay
    Chairman and CIO · source
  • Nancy Prial
    Co-Chief Executive Officer and Senior Portfolio Manager · source
  • Robert Uek
    Co-Chief Executive Officer and Senior Portfolio Manager · source
  • Michael McCarthy
    Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer · source

Frequently asked questions

Essex Investment Management is a multi family office based in Boston, the United States, founded in 1976.

Essex Investment Management does not publicly state whether it puts its own money into companies or invests through funds.

Essex Investment Management invests in Climate & Energy, HealthTech and Industrial & Manufacturing.

Key people at Essex Investment Management include Joseph C. McNay (Chairman and CIO), Nancy Prial (Co-Chief Executive Officer and Senior Portfolio Manager), Robert Uek (Co-Chief Executive Officer and Senior Portfolio Manager) and Michael McCarthy (Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer).