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Family Office Insights

Family Office Insights

Analysis, opinion, and expert commentary on the trends shaping family offices today.

32 insights for “Venture Capital”

The acceptable direction: Why families are quietly falling for dual-use technology

The acceptable direction: Why families are quietly falling for dual-use technology

In this article, Simple Expert Kartan Rist discusses why family offices should embrace dual-use technologies…

June 17, 2026
Venture capital becoming a core strategy for family offices

Venture capital becoming a core strategy for family offices

In this article, Simple Expert Kjartan Rist discusses the reasons why families are getting involved…

November 19, 2025
Family office perspectives on defencetech

Family office perspectives on defencetech

As global conflicts intensify, family offices grapple with the ethical dilemma of investing in defencetech.…

July 2, 2025
Stablecoins: A primer for family offices

Stablecoins: A primer for family offices

In this article, Simple Expert Kjartan Rist discusses stablecoins, their growing role in traditional finance…

June 10, 2025
What’s crippling family office private investments?

What’s crippling family office private investments?

This article discusses the actual cost of this data bottleneck and suggests how family offices…

Simple Team
June 5, 2025
6 Key Alternative Asset Classes for Family Offices

6 Key Alternative Asset Classes for Family Offices

This article, in collaboration with Clockwork, shares insights about six alternative investments for family offices…

Simple Team
May 30, 2025
AI and family offices: A new era of venture capital

AI and family offices: A new era of venture capital

Family offices are increasingly drawn to venture capital as a way to diversify their portfolios…

Simple Team
April 30, 2025
Should your family office allocate to venture capital?

Should your family office allocate to venture capital?

In this article, Simple Expert Ben Ehrlich walks us through the steps family offices should…

March 14, 2025
Bridging the knowledge gap in venture capital

Bridging the knowledge gap in venture capital

In this article, Simple Expert Kjartan Rist discusses how family offices can bridge the knowledge…

January 10, 2025
Venture Capital: A long-term game for patient investors

Venture Capital: A long-term game for patient investors

Family offices are increasingly attracted to venture capital due to the promise of high returns,…

November 13, 2024
Navigating venture capital communication with family offices

Navigating venture capital communication with family offices

Learn how to navigate venture capital communication with family offices to build successful, long-term partnerships.…

September 11, 2024
Family offices and the rise of generative AI

Family offices and the rise of generative AI

Generative AI is revolutionising industries, capturing family offices’ interest as a promising investment. In this…

August 7, 2024
Across generations: The family office attitude to venture capital

Across generations: The family office attitude to venture capital

Discover how family offices are shifting from traditional wealth preservation to venture capital investments, driven…

July 9, 2024
Are family offices competing with venture capital?

Are family offices competing with venture capital?

In this insight, Simple Expert Kjartan Risk explains that family offices and venture capital (VC)…

June 18, 2024
The shift from direct investments to partner funds

The shift from direct investments to partner funds

In this article, Simple Expert, Kjartan Rist explains why family offices are moving away from…

May 9, 2024
How family offices can access AI through venture capital

How family offices can access AI through venture capital

Simple Expert Kjartan Rist discusses how family offices can leverage venture capital to position themselves…

January 31, 2024
A synergistic future for family offices and venture capital

A synergistic future for family offices and venture capital

The investment landscape has changed due to the global economic downturn and evolving market dynamics,…

January 9, 2024
Want to try venture investing? It isn’t as easy as you might think

Want to try venture investing? It isn’t as easy as you might think

Venture investing might seem like a straightforward way of achieving bumper returns. But there is…

September 20, 2023
Venture philanthropy for family offices

Venture philanthropy for family offices

This insight delves into how family offices can utilise venture philanthropy to align investments with…

July 31, 2023
Why should venture capital be at the heart of family office impact strategies

Why should venture capital be at the heart of family office impact strategies

Impact investing is a top priority for family offices, yet defining an approach that will…

April 27, 2023
Venture due diligence for family offices: Balancing thorough analysis with gut feel

Venture due diligence for family offices: Balancing thorough analysis with gut feel

‘Gut feel’ is a big part of venture investment, but that doesn’t preclude the need…

February 10, 2023
An introduction to venture capital funds for family offices

An introduction to venture capital funds for family offices

VC funds don’t always receive the same attention as their colleagues in the private equity…

November 2, 2022
Family offices and venture deal flow – the holy grail

Family offices and venture deal flow – the holy grail

For family offices looking to grow their venture portfolios, generating, and managing deal flow is…

September 22, 2022
6 family office trends in direct and venture capital investments

6 family office trends in direct and venture capital investments

Family offices have become a significant agent in global investments and innovation in the last…

Simple Team
September 12, 2022