Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Family Offices Rise in India's Investment Landscape
Family offices are private entities set up by very rich families to manage their money and businesses.
They aim to keep and grow the family's wealth over time.
In India, the number of family offices has grown a lot, from 45 in 2018 to 300 in 2024, managing $30 billion.
These offices invest in different things like real estate, stocks, and startups.
Some famous companies they have invested in include ACKO, Reddit, and Nykaa.
Family offices can be for one family or multiple families.
They are not strictly regulated but follow general financial laws.
Experts think family offices will keep growing in India, especially with younger generations willing to invest in new and risky business ideas.
Family offices in India have grown from 45 in 2018 to 300 in 2024, managing $30 billion in assets.
They invest in various asset classes including real estate, equities, and private equity.
There are two types: Single-Family Offices for one family and Multi-Family Offices for multiple families.
Prominent family offices include Premji Invest, Catamaran Ventures, and RNT Associates.
Family offices are investing in notable companies like ACKO, Reddit, SpaceX, and Nykaa.
- Who
- Ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families in India
- What
- Establishment and growth of family offices to manage wealth
- When
- From 2018 to 2024, with significant growth
- Where
- Primarily in tier 1 cities like Mumbai and Delhi, with expansion to tier-2 and tier-3 cities
- Why
- To preserve, grow, and transfer wealth across generations, and to gain greater control over investments
- Number of Family Offices in 2018
- 45
- Number of Family Offices in 2024
- 300
- Assets Under Management (AUM)
- $30 billion
- Key Cities for Family Offices
- Mumbai, Delhi, Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities
- Prominent Companies Backed
- ACKO, Reddit, SpaceX, Lenskart, Canva, Nykaa, Capital Small Finance Bank
- Regulatory Status
- Not directly regulated by a dedicated authority
- Global Family Offices' Interest
- Plans to enter India for long-term investments