Methodology
Definitions
● Family Office: A Family office is an exclusive advisory firm specialising in the management of the substantial wealth of affluent families.
● Single Family Office: A family office dedicated exclusively to serving one ultra-high-net-worth family, established by the family to manage their wealth and personal affairs, and staffed by professionals who work solely for this family.
● Multi Family Office: A family office serving more than one ultra-high-net-worth family, established by the family to manage their wealth and personal affairs, & staffed by professionals who work solely for these families.
Data Collection Process
Our tracker includes a list of all single/multi-family offices who have directly invested in at least one Indian startup The information for such family offices is sourced from:
● Inc42’s proprietary startup funding database
● Press releases and official company announcements
● Verified media reports and news coverage
● Industry reports and research publications
Data Updates
● Historical data is continuously reviewed and refined
● New information may lead to updates or corrections of existing entries
● The tracker is regularly updated to include new organisations and remove those that are inactive
Limitations
● Some investments may not be included due to confidentiality agreements or the absence of public disclosure
● “Deal Count” is based on publicly recorded Indian startup funding deals between 2014 and 2024
● Family office classification may change over time
● Confidential information, even if known, is not disclosed For any queries, additions, or updates, feel free to contact us at editor@inc42.com.