CII CIES and Chiratae Ventures
Presents
Masterclass for Family Offices
Why should investing in startups be a part of your portfolio?
Family Offices: A Growing Force in Startup Investments
In recent years, Family Offices worldwide have embraced a venture capital mindset, actively seeking out early-stage investment opportunities. This shift is driven by the allure of high growth potential and the desire to diversify portfolios. A significant number of Family Offices are now investing in startups through VC Funds and a few of them directly.
In recent years, Family Offices worldwide have embraced a venture capital mindset, actively seeking out early-stage investment opportunities. This shift is driven by the allure of high growth potential and the desire to diversify portfolios. A significant number of Family Offices are now investing in startups through VC Funds and a few of them directly.
Featured Speakers
Mr Kris Gopalakrishnan
Chairman, CII CIES
Co-Founder, Infosys &
Chairman, Axilor Ventures
Co-Founder, Infosys &
Chairman, Axilor Ventures
While this trend is pronounced globally, Indian Family Offices have been relatively slower to adopt this strategy. In contrast to their counterparts in the US, China, Japan, and Australia, Indian investors traditionally favour more established asset classes like listed stocks, real estate, and gold.
To unlock the full potential of India's startup ecosystem, it's crucial to mobilize the vast wealth held by Indian family offices, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs). By channeling a portion of their investments towards early-stage ventures, these investors can fuel innovation, job creation, and economic growth within the country.
CII CIES is organising a series of masterclasses for Family offices with the theme: Why investing in startups should be a part of your portfolio. Join us as we take you on a journey of Science Behind Venture Investing.
To unlock the full potential of India's startup ecosystem, it's crucial to mobilize the vast wealth held by Indian family offices, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs). By channeling a portion of their investments towards early-stage ventures, these investors can fuel innovation, job creation, and economic growth within the country.
CII CIES is organising a series of masterclasses for Family offices with the theme: Why investing in startups should be a part of your portfolio. Join us as we take you on a journey of Science Behind Venture Investing.
Schedule as Follows
| Programme | Date | Location | Agenda | ||
| 8th Family office | 5 December 2025 | Ahmedabad | Progress | ||
| 7th Family Office | 1 december 2025 | Kolkata | Progress | ||
| 6 Family Office Masterclass | 24 November 2025 | Hyderabad | Progress | ||
| 5th Family Office Masterclass | 14 July 2025 | Madurai | Progress | ||
| 4th Family Office Masterclass | 15 May 2025 | Aurangabad | Progress | ||
| 1st Family Office Masterclass | 26 September 2024 | Chennai | Download | ||
| 2nd Family Office Masterclass | 13 November 2024 | Pune | Download | ||
| 3rd Family Office Masterclass | 25 November 2024 | Coimbatore | Progress | ||
Key Takeaways
Overview of the Indian Startup ecosystem
Opportunities and benefits of investing for Family Offices and UHNW in startups.
What Makes Startups an Attractive Investment Opportunity for Family Offices
Legal aspects while investing in startups and experience sharing
Target Audience
- Promoters of Family Business
- Professionals heading Family Offices
- Family Business Next Generation Successors
- Spouse and other family members involved in family business
- HNIs & UHNWIs
Series Partners
Snippets of Speaker at Past Masterclass
Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman, CIES, speaking at the
CII-CIES Masterclass
CII-CIES Masterclass
R Dinesh, President, Confederation of Indian Industry
(CII) at the CII-CIES Masterclass
(CII) at the CII-CIES Masterclass
Vikram Gupta, Founder, IVY Cap Venture at the
CII-CIES Masterclass
CII-CIES Masterclass
Ranjith Menon, Executive Director, Chiratae Ventures
at the CII-CIES Masterclass
at the CII-CIES Masterclass
As each Masterclass is open to only a limited number of participants, the registration would be on a first-come-first-served basis. For more details, members may contact priyanka.mukhija@cii.in / +91 9873673940
