Asian Family Office Technology Investing Requires Earlier Private Market Access

Asian family offices need to engage earlier with private technology opportunities as more value creation occurs before companies reach public markets, according to a new report released by Annum Capital, Deane Consulting and Turoid.

The Asian family office technology investing guide argues that category-leading technology firms are remaining private for 10 to 14 years or longer.

The report said Asian family office technology investing strategies must evolve because much of the value appreciation in artificial intelligence and technology companies now occurs before initial public offerings.

However, it cautioned that access remains limited because leading private deals are often oversubscribed and supply constrained.

Researchers also highlighted challenges including information asymmetry, layered fee structures, limited exit control and regulatory uncertainty in the United States and mainland China.

The report concludes that family offices seeking exposure to future technology leaders must develop specialised sourcing networks and investment capabilities to compete effectively.