Family office venture portfolio performance exceeded expectations

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Key takeaways

 
Family office (FO) venture portfolios demonstrated strong returns in 2021, and FOs continue to invest in the asset class.

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Family office venture portfolios exceeded expectations

FOs reported an internal rate of return (IRR) of 24% from their venture portfolio in 2021, while 2020 respondents reported 14% IRR. FOs expect to increase investment in venture in 2022-23.

02

Family offices are investing in specialist, diverse and female-led funds

80% of FOs are interested in sector or thesis-driven funds, and 60%+ of FOs are interested in ethnically diverse and female-led funds.

03

Increased interest in ESG and impact-focused VC investments

80% of FOs are making venture investments in ESG and impact-focused funds and startups. Climate change is the top area of interest.