Support for family offices across the private markets journey

Private markets access, built around Family Office needs

Private markets are now a core consideration for Family Offices seeking diversified, resilient portfolios. They provide access to specialist strategies and sources of alpha that are increasingly difficult to capture in public markets, as well as portfolio risk mitigation through diversification. But there are challenges. 

Some are keen to avoid the set-up and running costs and complexity of an in-house private markets investment team. Others may have only dabbled in asset classes beyond real estate and private credit. Even Family Offices with established in-house investment teams and access to the world's best-known private equity managers may struggle to gain access to niche managers, with more differentiated sources of return, where we believe the real alpha lies.

No matter the stage of the journey, as an experienced and well-connected private markets investor, Connection Capital is able to help.

A flexible approach to private markets exposure

No two Family Offices are the same. We work closely with each client to understand their starting point, risk appetite and long-term goals. From there, we provide access to a curated range of private market strategies, supported by due diligence, portfolio construction insight and ongoing oversight.

The result is a private markets allocation that is intentional rather than opportunistic, and scalable without operational burdens.

How we work with family offices

Our services are designed for Family Offices and Family Office–sized investors who want a structured way to participate in private markets. These tend to want to either avoid building extensive in-house teams or are looking to extend their reach, by leveraging the relationships we have with some of the world's most interesting managers.

A platform designed for progression, not just participation

We support Family Offices at different points in their private markets journey, offering a repeatable and scalable framework that can adapt as objectives, governance requirements and internal resources change.

Operational confidence without internal complexity

Clients benefit from established infrastructure covering governance, reporting and operational oversight, reducing complexity while maintaining transparency and control.

Disciplined access to private markets

Our focus is on sourcing and structuring opportunities aligned to long-term capital, supported by clear investment frameworks and established relationships across the private markets ecosystem.

A relationship-led model built for the long term

Engagement is centred on dialogue and continuity, with a consistent point of contact and an emphasis on understanding how each client's priorities and allocations develop over time. By acting as a trusted partner we help our clients navigate private markets with confidence — whether they are establishing exposure for the first time or seeking to sharpen an existing approach.

Access is not just about capital

In private markets, capital alone is rarely enough. Many of the most compelling opportunities are capacity-constrained, relationship-driven and inaccessible without a trusted track record. This is particularly true for smaller, specialist and emerging managers, where long-term alignment matters more than cheque size.

Connection Capital has spent years building and maintaining deep relationships across the private markets ecosystem. These relationships underpin our ability to identify opportunities earlier, secure access where it is limited, and construct portfolios that extend beyond familiar brand-name funds.

For Family Offices without these networks in place, we act as a bridge. For those with existing exposure, we act as a filter and an enhancer — helping uncover managers and strategies that may otherwise remain out of reach.

Your point of contact

Joe Samuel, Head of Business Development

Joe leads relationships with Family Office clients and works closely with investors to understand their objectives, internal capabilities and approach to private markets. He acts as a consistent point of contact throughout the relationship, supporting informed and considered engagement over the long term.