Treat each mandate as distinct.
Some family offices make direct startup investments, some invest through funds, and others focus on later-stage or sector-specific opportunities. Confirm the stated approach before adding one to a pipeline.
FAMILY OFFICES
Family offices differ widely in mandate, visibility and decision process. A useful shortlist starts with the offices whose published activity connects to your company.
Some family offices make direct startup investments, some invest through funds, and others focus on later-stage or sector-specific opportunities. Confirm the stated approach before adding one to a pipeline.
Review the official website, team information, public portfolio and professional contact route. Avoid assuming that a broad investment description covers your round or geography.
Explain why the company fits the office’s published interests and what makes the conversation timely. A focused introduction is more useful than a generic capital request.