From CNBC: 2024-11-15 07:00:01

Guillaume Houze attends the 33rd ANDAM Prize Winner cocktail at les Jardins du Palais Royal on June 30, 2022 in Paris, France. The top 10 family offices for startup investments made over 150 investments combined this year in various sectors, from biotech to energy, crypto, and artificial intelligence. Maelstrom, the Hong Kong-based family office of Arthur Hayes, has been the most active family office this year, investing in 22 private startups focused on blockchain technology. Motier Ventures, the family office and venture arm of Guillaume Houzé, has invested in 21 startups this year primarily in artificial intelligence and blockchain. Atinum Investment, Hillspire, and Emerson Collective are tied for third place on the Top 10 list for family office startup investments. Thiel Capital, tied for sixth, has invested in Fantasy Chess and Rhea Fertility. AI has become the favorite investment theme for 2024 among family offices, with over 78% planning to invest in AI in the next two to three years. Family offices are increasingly investing directly in startups, with larger offices like Hillspire, Thiel, and Aglaé having specialized teams for deal analysis. Smaller family offices often invest through VC funds or partner with experienced managers for tech startup investments.



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