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In this article, Simple Expert Kjartan Rist discusses the reasons why families are getting involved in VC activities. Then he outlines key considerations before they invest.
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Why transparency now defines quality in private credit
InvestmentsPrivate credit’s next phase will reward transparency and focus over scale, as investors seek...
Family Offices in Q3 2025: The Quarter Where Strategy Met Structure
InvestmentsThis article explores how family offices entered Q3 2025 with a sharper focus on structure,...
Clockwork’s 2025 Outlook: How Family Offices Are Moving From Stewards to Strategists
InvestmentsClockwork’s Summer Solstice Report 2025 shows how family offices are quietly becoming some of the...
Three pitfalls to avoid in managing family office households and properties
Real EstateThis article explores three common pitfalls for family offices in household and estate...
An introduction to investment opportunities in Boston’s tech and innovation ecosystem
InvestmentsDiscover how Boston's vibrant tech ecosystem offers lucrative investment opportunities for family...
Are family offices really competitors to venture capital firms?
InvestmentsIn this insight, Simple Expert Kjartan Risk explains that family offices and venture capital (VC)...
Using Human Rights and a rights-based approach for investor engagement
InvestmentsA rights-based approach is a conscious and systematic integration of human rights and rights...
Introduction to alternative investment systems for family offices
InvestmentsAlternatives have always been an elusive market for investors. Here, we explore what they are and...
Real estate in the digital age: Big data, Metaverse and Blockchain
InvestmentsFor forward-thinking family offices, governance and ownership in the world of Web3 and Blockchain...
How family offices invest in real estate
InvestmentsRight up until the pandemic, many family offices around the world were investing in real estate...
Family office investment: Recurring and new asset classes
InvestmentsAs new asset classes emerge, the scale of family office investment is expanding and the portfolios...
Luxury investments: Luxury as an Asset Class
InvestmentsBeauty, passion and value are often hard to combine but in the context of a diversified portfolio,...
Understanding how VCs and family offices can work together
InvestmentsThe story of family offices has always been closely aligned with venture capital, but VC remains an...
Lifestyle management: the new necessity for family offices
InvestmentsThe family office landscape is changing as new aspects of the family members’ lives come into...
Cryptocurrencies as part of the family office asset mix
InvestmentsWhen setting long term strategic asset allocation bands, an increasingly common question is whether...
Cryptocurrency’s rise in family office investment considerations
InvestmentsThe meteoric rise of digital assets, and Bitcoin in particular, is undeniable. But what role can...
What you need to understand about trusts
Private EquityTrusts in common law countries are commonly used as a tool for private wealth structuring and...
Are family offices starting to eat VCs’ lunch?
InvestmentsWith companies staying private longer and the number of listed companies decreasing, family offices...
Late-stage venture investing: running with unicorns and tigers
InvestmentsAs many of the world’s fastest-growing companies are waiting longer to go public, late-stage...
Why VC should be part of any family office impact portfolio
Venture CapitalFamily offices have a history of putting their money towards causes that they care about, usually...
Swiss family offices and Sparks: what the SIX segment means
InvestmentsSIX recently introduced Sparks, a new SME-focused segment on the stock exchange that appeals to...
How family offices can get the most out of venture capital partnerships
Venture CapitalMost family offices choose to invest at least part of their venture allocation via venture capital...
Cryptocurrency for family offices: bitcoin’s actual environmental impact
InvestmentsThe headlines are scary, but as with all things, there are two sides to a story. This article...
The luxury asset market – What does the future hold?
InvestmentsAs with every sector, the luxury assets market has been greatly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic,...
An introduction to emerging market investment in Eastern Europe
InvestmentsIt has been 32 years since the transition began in post-communist countries. Despite this...
A process for understanding the value of possessions beyond just numbers
InvestmentsAdopting an insightful process for valuing your possessions and valuables that can lead to more...
Getting started with investing in Africa: a guide to off-road venture capital
InvestmentsInvesting in Africa is unlike investing anywhere else. Incredible opportunities exist amongst and...
Three ways for family offices to attract better investment opportunities
InvestmentsFamilies need to work harder to attract the best people, partners and investment opportunities....
What are the biggest challenges family offices face when venture investing?
InvestmentsFamily offices are increasingly involved in venture investments and this interest is only growing...
Sun Tzu’s lessons for protecting real estate assets during a pandemic
InvestmentsSun Tzu’s 'The Art of War' has inspired military commanders from around the world to succeed in...
Venture investing: which model is best for family offices?
Venture CapitalEvery year, thousands of startup founders set out in search of funding for their business ideas,...
Passing on family wealth: bitcoin vs. gold
CryptocurrencyGold has long been seen as an effective way to pass on family wealth throughout generations....
Family offices from the banking perspective
InvestmentsBanks are often the institutions that operate closest to family offices. For this reason, family...
Five reasons why Europe is the future of startup investing
InvestmentsEuropean startups have come a long way in the last 10 to 15 years. Back in the 1990s and 2000s,...
How can the next generation turn pre-contemporary art into meaningful wealth
InvestmentsAs the greatest wealth transfer in history is underway, noteworthy heirlooms such as important art...
Protect and grow family wealth through investment time-horizons
InvestmentsFor family offices looking to protect and grow family wealth, a time-horizons’ tiered approach to...
Venture investing can deliver high returns in uncertain times
InvestmentsEconomic uncertainty and stock market volatility mean family offices are reviewing their investment...
Why family offices should be looking to Bitcoin
InvestmentsBitcoin and family offices very logically compliment each other. Family offices aim for long-term...
Blockchain’s Potential Within The Family Office
CryptocurrencySince it’s capabilities were first promoted to underpin and support Bitcoin over a decade ago...
What family offices can learn from the startup growth cycle
InvestmentsThough family offices vary in size and shape, every organization shares a common origin:...
Why family offices should focus on ‘soft’ assets
InvestmentsKey Performance Indicators (KPI’s) have been credited by many as the backbone of business...
Is impact investing a risky business?
InvestmentsAs a growing number of asset owners question whether they can manage their assets for more than...
Finding & funding investments with high return
InvestmentsIt would appear that some Family Offices are now showing a predilection for direct investing to...
Family owned hotels and the future of hospitality innovation
Luxury & LifestyleRunning a hotel is very much like running a big family. Every day there will be something new....
Why venture capital is becoming a core strategy for family offices
Venture CapitalIn this article, Simple Expert Kjartan Rist discusses the reasons why families are getting involved...
Why now is the time to invest in UK property for family offices
Real EstateIn this article, Toby Hunter of Maritime Capital explains why UK property presents a unique and...
Exposing hidden costs: Protect your wealth from silent erosion
InvestmentsIn this article, Sergey Borzenko, COO of Greenlock, identifies four key areas of silent wealth...
How family office investment is reshaping global capital markets
InvestmentsThis article explores the rise of family office investment globally, emerging trends, and the risks...
Streamlining family office accounting with a unified general ledger
Private EquityThis article encourages family offices to explore platforms that offer a unified accounting...
Single family offices: From capital allocators to raisers
InvestmentsIn this article, Simple Expert, David Grammig discusses how modern family offices are reshaping...
Switching portfolio management software for family offices
Portfolio ManagementIn this article, Ethan Bonar, CEO of CFO Family Office Reporting, explains in four steps how family...
Family office perspectives on defencetech
Venture CapitalAs global conflicts intensify, family offices grapple with the ethical dilemma of investing in...
How Interest Rate Uncertainty Is Reshaping Family Office Strategy
InvestmentsSimple explores how policy divergence, inflation shifts, and rate uncertainty are reshaping family...
Stablecoins: A primer for family offices
Venture CapitalIn this article, Simple Expert Kjartan Rist discusses stablecoins, their growing role in...
Strategic partnerships with family offices
InvestmentsFamily offices, private wealth management advisory entities established by ultra-high-net-worth...
The silent crisis crippling private investment in family offices
InvestmentsThis article discusses the actual cost of this data bottleneck and suggests how family offices can...
Building Smarter Private Portfolios: 6 Key Alternative Asset Classes for Family Offices
InvestmentsThis article, in collaboration with Clockwork, shares insights about six alternative investments...
Family office software: Forging successful partnerships
InvestmentsTo gain valuable insights about successful partnerships between software providers and family...
AI and family offices: A new era of venture capital
Venture CapitalFamily offices are increasingly drawn to venture capital as a way to diversify their portfolios and...
Should your family office allocate to venture capital?
Venture CapitalIn this article, Simple Expert Ben Ehrlich walks us through the steps family offices should...
Understanding How to Engage Family Offices as a Capital Source
StartupsFamily offices represent a powerful yet often overlooked source of capital for mission-driven...
Why family offices are seeking outside real estate resources
Real EstateIn this article, Simple Expert Seth Chadwell discusses the rise of outsourced real estate...
Family offices allocate more funds as private equity rebounds
Private EquityPrivate markets have grown significantly in recent years, with family offices increasingly...
Portfolio management software for family offices
Portfolio ManagementThis article examines the benefits, challenges, and top portfolio management software solutions...
Bridging the knowledge gap in venture capital
Venture CapitalIn this article, Simple Expert Kjartan Rist discusses how family offices can bridge the knowledge...
Citizenship by Investment for Family Offices
InvestmentsIn this insight, we delve into why Citizen by Investment programmes are relevant to family offices,...
Venture Capital: A long-term game for patient investors
Venture CapitalFamily offices are increasingly attracted to venture capital due to the promise of high returns,...
The future of alternative investments for family offices
InvestmentsIn this insight, Simple chats with Cory Shea and Alex Goodman, the founders of Clockwork, about the...
Navigating venture capital communication with family offices
Venture CapitalLearn how to navigate venture capital communication with family offices to build successful,...
Family offices and the rise of generative AI
Venture CapitalGenerative AI is revolutionising industries, capturing family offices' interest as a promising...
Across generations: The family office attitude to venture capital
Venture CapitalDiscover how family offices are shifting from traditional wealth preservation to venture capital...
Private asset tracking with family office software
InvestmentsDiscover the benefits of modern family office software for tracking private assets. Learn how...
The shift from direct investments to partner funds
Venture CapitalIn this article, Simple Expert, Kjartan Rist explains why family offices are moving away from...
Trustee-beneficiary dynamics: How to handle the headwinds of digital assets
CryptocurrencyFamily office trustees face a new challenge as the younger generations increasingly seek exposure...
How family offices can access AI through venture capital
Venture CapitalSimple Expert Kjartan Rist discusses how family offices can leverage venture capital to position...
A synergistic future for family offices and venture capital
Venture CapitalThe investment landscape has changed due to the global economic downturn and evolving market...
Why estate management is a key aspect of holistic wealth management
Real EstateProviding estate management support can ease some of the family's most pressing frustrations and...
New family office technology: The flourishing tech ecosystem for family offices
StartupsOver the last five years, Simple's annual family office software review found that the number of...
Harmonising wealth and purpose: Why embark on an impact optimisation journey?
InvestmentsThere are fundamental shifts afoot in the realm of high finance. Simple Expert, Rory Tews addresses...
What family offices should know about portfolio management systems
InvestmentsPortfolio management is a crucial but time-consuming task for family offices. This article...
Want to try venture investing? It isn’t as easy as you might think
Venture CapitalVenture investing might seem like a straightforward way of achieving bumper returns. But there is...
Lifestyle concierge services for family offices
Luxury & LifestyleAs the world evolves, so do the expectations of high-net-worth individuals and affluent families....
Venture philanthropy for family offices
InvestmentsThis insight delves into how family offices can utilise venture philanthropy to align investments...
From possessions to experiences: Trends in high-net-worth lifestyle management
InvestmentsAs the next generation of family offices takes over, lifestyle managers are becoming aware of the...
Why should venture capital be at the heart of family office impact strategies
Venture CapitalImpact investing is a top priority for family offices, yet defining an approach that will ‘do...
Unpacking investment fees: A guide for family offices
InvestmentsFamily offices and high-net-worth individuals often face significant challenges when it comes to...
Exploring art as an investment for family offices
InvestmentsArt investment has become a viable option for diversifying portfolios, with the potential for...
Why more family offices are looking to private equity for high returns and long-term success
InvestmentsPrivate equity is becoming a more attractive option for family offices as public markets face...
Navigating the risks and rewards of alternative investments for family offices
InvestmentsAs the global economy becomes increasingly complex and unpredictable, more and more high-net-worth...
Family office vs hedge fund: Understanding the differences and investment strategies
InvestmentsWith an increasing number of hedge funds converting to family offices over the past decade, it is...
Direct investing for family offices: Balancing risk and reward
InvestmentsDirect investing has seen tremendous growth over the past decade as family offices seek greater...
Venture due diligence for family offices: Balancing thorough analysis with gut feel
Venture Capital'Gut feel' is a big part of venture investment, but that doesn’t preclude the need for thorough...
The role of philanthropy in family office’s investment strategy
InvestmentsPhilanthropy is not only a means of doing good and helping others, it is also a powerful tool in a...
How private banks assist family offices with digital asset investments
InvestmentsAs digital assets continue to form part of many family office portfolios, the need to do this with...
Venture philanthropy vs impact investing: How to align impact and philanthropy
InvestmentsImpact investing and philanthropy are not necessarily on opposite sides of the scale. However,...
An introduction to venture capital funds for family offices
InvestmentsVC funds don’t always receive the same attention as their colleagues in the private equity and...
Funds vs. Direct: what is the best approach to real estate for my family office?
InvestmentsInvesting in real estate requires analytic and due diligence work and often the continued...
Family offices and venture deal flow – the holy grail
InvestmentsFor family offices looking to grow their venture portfolios, generating, and managing deal flow is...
6 family office trends in direct and venture capital investments
InvestmentsFamily offices have become a significant agent in global investments and innovation in the last...
Investing in food security: An alternative approach to impact
StartupsIn response to the climate and social crisis, the UN established a set of sustainable development...
Making the investment case for bitcoin infrastructure
InvestmentsBitcoin is not just a cryptocurrency – it’s a transformative technology with the potential to...
Why family offices should consider investing in food technology
InvestmentsAs the next decade shapes up to be one of disruptive change, one sector seeing huge growth is that...
How can a family office practically invest in bitcoin?
CryptocurrencyAfter 11 years of its existence, bitcoin has gone from a fringe to a mainstream concept. A recent...