Family Offices Rush Into Direct AI Deals, Chasing Fast Returns
Family offices, overseeing $5.5 trillion in wealth as of 2024 per Deloitte, are increasingly bypassing VC funds to buy existing AI shares or strike direct deals, gaining faster exposure while keeping control of their money. Advisor Djoann Fal says a risk-hungry new generation prefers AI deals that can triple money in three months over traditional three-year plays.