Analysis

December 15, 2023

Want to raise from family offices? Ask these questions

Yes, they are all different. But there are still some basic questions to ask


Eleanor Warnock

8 min read

Miruna-Ioana Girtu

It’s often quipped that once you meet one family office… you’ve met one family office. 

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Andrej Petrus, chief investment officer of Zaka.VC
Andrej Petrus, chief investment officer of Zaka.VC
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Robin Lauber, founder of Infinitas Capital
Robin Lauber, founder of Infinitas Capital
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Eleanor Warnock

Eleanor Warnock is an advisor to VC firm Bek Ventures, and writes a newsletter on tech and writing. She was previously Sifted’s deputy editor. Find her on X and LinkedIn

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