Family offices

A family office is an indiviual or team serving the business needs of ultra high net worth individuals. Many family offices look after the wealth generated by highly successful entrepreneurs. As such they can be more in touch with the demands of young, high growth businesses than other sources of funding (such as VCs and funds).

Envestors works with a number of family offices. Most are looking to invest between $1m - $5m per transaction, and some will invest up to $15m.

Family offices bring a wealth of other benefits to young companies including:

• Access to capital markets
• Debt
• Offshore specialisms and tax advice
• Back office facilities
• Mentoring