Family Office
Definition
A family office is a private organization managing the wealth of one wealthy family (single-family office) or several (multi-family office), often allocating part of it to direct startup investments.
How it comes up in fundraising
Family offices write checks from angel-size to growth-size, move on their own timelines, and often value relationships and capital preservation alongside returns.
Frequently asked questions
How do family offices differ from VCs?
They invest their own permanent capital rather than a fund with a 10-year clock, so they can be more patient, more flexible on structure, and less pressured to chase unicorn-only outcomes.
How do I find family offices that invest in startups?
They are deliberately low-profile; curated databases and referrals work far better than public searching.
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