Media Coverage
Source: S&P Global
Media Coverage
Press Contacts: Erik Cummins, Matt Hyams, Taina Rosa, Olivia Meyer
05.19.26
Family offices sharply increased direct investments in 2025, investing $12.9 billion across 158 deals, which is up 123.3% year over year and the highest level since 2021. These investments included company acquisitions, minority stakes, real estate and funding rounds, but excluded capital deployed through private equity or venture capital funds.
Private Client & Family Office partner Michael Kosnitzky told S&P Global that families are pursuing direct investments to gain greater control, reduce fees and secure better valuations.
North America attracted the largest share of capital at $6.5 billion, though some family offices are beginning to diversify into Europe and Asia-Pacific amid U.S. market volatility. The materials sector led investment activity, with mining and rare minerals emerging as areas of growing interest.
According to Joshua Becker, co-leader of Pillsbury’s Private Client & Family Office practice, mining, particularly rare minerals, is gaining significant traction within the sector.
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