Indian family offices are ramping up their investments in startups across diverse sectors such as chip technology, robotics, space exploration, and green energy, driven by the potential for high returns.
This shift has been particularly evident in investments from entities like Premji Invest and Manipal Education and Medical Group, which have participated in over 60 funding rounds totaling more than $1 billion over the past two years, according to Venture Intelligence.
Prominent startups like Zepto, Mintifi, and FirstCry have secured funding from family offices, with some gearing up for IPOs. Zepto, for example, raised $350 million in 2025 from notable family offices, while FirstCry attracted significant investments a year before its 2024 listing.
The growth of family offices—rising from 45 in 2018 to over 300 today—is fueled by large business promoters monetizing assets and leveraging the liquidity to establish these offices.
This trend is particularly strong among new-age family offices led by the younger generation, often allocating over 50% of their portfolios to startups, especially in sectors where their wealth originated.
Startups increasingly prefer family offices for funding due to their quick decision-making and flexibility in investment terms, further solidifying the role of family offices as a key capital source for India’s burgeoning startup ecosystem.
