How to find family offices that actually invest in funds
Family offices control $6+ trillion globally. They're often more flexible than institutions, move faster, and many actively back emerging managers. But finding them? That's the hard part.
Most family offices don't want to be found—they're private by design
Traditional databases focus on pension funds and endowments, not family offices
No central registry exists. Family offices aren't regulated like institutions.
The good lists are gatekept by $50K+ platforms or private networks
By the time a family office appears in public databases, they're already inundated with pitches
Understanding family offices is the first step to reaching them:
Manage wealth for one family. Typically $100M-$1B+ AUM. Highly private. Investment decisions made by 1-3 people. Relationship-driven.
Serve multiple families. More structured, more like institutions. Often have formal investment committees. Larger check sizes.
Family offices have longer time horizons, less bureaucracy, and often want direct GP relationships. Many explicitly seek first-time managers for higher return potential.
Alignment, access, and authenticity. They're investing family wealth—they want to know you, not just your deck. Generic cold emails fail.
Here's an honest assessment of what's available:
AI-driven family office intelligence. 4,300+ family offices with investment preferences and direct contacts. Enterprise pricing around $10K-$20K/year.
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Has family office data but it's not their primary focus. Coverage is inconsistent, especially for single family offices.
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Specialized directories with varying data quality. Often sell one-time lists that decay quickly. $500-$5,000 for lists.
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Family office conferences publish attendee lists. Fresh data but narrow. $2K-$10K conference registration.
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Database access is step one. Here's what actually works:
Family offices receive 100+ cold emails weekly. Generic templates get deleted. Reference their specific investments, geography, or interests.
If you can get introduced through a portfolio company founder, lawyer, or accountant they trust, that beats any cold outreach.
Family offices move on their timeline, not yours. A 6-month relationship-building process is normal. Don't pitch on first contact.
Many family offices want direct deal access alongside fund investments. If you can offer co-invest, lead with that.
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Estimates range from 7,000-15,000+ depending on how you define "family office." North America and Europe have the highest concentrations, but Asia-Pacific is growing fastest.
Varies enormously. Single family offices might write $500K-$5M checks. Multi-family offices often $5M-$25M. Some ultra-large family offices can anchor $50M+.
Many actively seek emerging managers. Family offices have longer time horizons and fewer constraints than institutions. They're often the best first LPs for Fund I.
Look for recent fund commitments, conference attendance, or job postings for investment roles. Databases with allocation data can show recent activity.
Keep it short (3-4 sentences). Reference something specific about them. Don't attach your deck. Ask for 15 minutes, not a commitment. Follow up twice, then stop.