Where do family offices invest their money?

Private equity is key But private equity is the most popular asset type in the U.S. FINTRX reports that 80.9\% of family offices in North America are invested in private equity.

How many family offices are there in Europe?

Overall, EVCA estimates that there are around 500 smaller family offices active in Europe, of which between 80 and 100 can be considered as large, with over €1 billion of assets under management.

Which country has the most startups per capita?

Israel has earned the nickname “Startup Nation” for a very good reason: With a population of around 8.5 million, it has the largest number of startups per capita in the world, around one startup per 1,400 people.

Where are most family offices located?

Approximately one quarter are in Europe and the remaining 9\% are in Asia and the Rest of the World. With an estimated 35-40\% of the world’s billionaires and ultra-wealthy, it is not surprising that North America would be the region with the most Family Offices.

Which investor type most likely uses a family office to manage their investments?

Very wealthy individuals usually employ professionals who help them manage their investments, future estates, and legal affairs. These professionals often work in a family office, which is a private company that manages the financial affairs of one or more members of a family or of multiple families.

How many family offices are there in Germany?

Family office lists According to official estimates, about 500-700 single family offices exist in Germany.

How many family offices are involved in venture investment?

But although UBS data shows that just over half of family offices are involved in venture investment, typically these offices account for just 4\% of investment into initial VC fund s, and just 8\% of investment into follow on VC funds.

Which family investment offices are investing the most in startups?

The Omidyar Network is the most active in our ranking of family investment offices making direct investments into startups. Investing on behalf of eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and his spouse Pam Omidyar, a philanthropist, the network makes startup investments across all stages of the funding cycle.

Did wealthy families create the venture capital industry?

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. The total wealth and number of family offices has increased dramatically in the past decade. When it comes to venture capital, one could argue that wealthy families created the whole industry.

In fact, two-thirds of newer family offices (created post-2015) now make direct investments in private companies, compared with only just over 50\% of those founded between 2006 and 2010, with, 61\% of direct investments made in technology companies.