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๐ง How $1B+ family offices invest their money
Asset allocation breakdown, top 3 investment areas, APAC vs Americas

In May 2023, Goldman Sachs dropped a smokinโ fresh report on 166 family offices across Asia, Europe, and the Americas โ and how they invest.
Last month, we shared how $20M+ entrepreneurs invest their money. Many of you gave feedback that this was your favorite edition. โญ
This week, letโs take an inside look at how family offices invest their generational wealth. ๐
Today in 10 minutes or less, youโll learn:
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Who are family offices (and why theyโre different)
๐ Family office asset allocation in Q1 2023
๐ฆ Expected investments in the next 12 months
๐ก Lessons and takeaways
Thanks to Varun Dutt for dropping in our laps this fascinating family office report.

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๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Family offices: Asset allocation of ultra-high-net-worth families
๐ค What are family offices?
Family offices are private wealth management companies that serve 1 or multiple ultra-high-net-worth families.
๐ฏWho were the family offices surveyed?
Wealth: 70%+ of respondents have a net worth of $1B+
Geography: 57% Americas, 21% EMEA, 22% APAC
Active vs passive: 90%+ have in-house investment management capabilities
๐ฏ How family offices and Tiger 21 ultra-high-net-worth entrepreneurs are different
Tiger 21 members are generally newer in their wealth preservation journey. They may or may not have family offices.
Family offices are likely to have more assets, multi-generational timelines, full-time investment staff, and greater due diligence skills.