Our Evolution
Family Office Access, formerly known as Family Office List, began in 2001 with a simple but powerful insight.
A hedge fund manager searching for Family Office investors realized there was no reliable way to identify or reach them. The capital was there, but the infrastructure to find and understand it was not.
What started as a quarterly spreadsheet quickly became a trusted resource shared among founders, advisors, and investment professionals navigating the often opaque world of family offices.
Over time, the list grew into something more meaningful: a living map of a unique and relationship-driven ecosystem.
In 2016, under new ownership, the platform entered its next phase. Static files were transformed into a dynamic, searchable platform designed to help professionals move beyond guesswork and connect with the right decision-makers.
Family Office Access evolved from a simple directory into a platform combining:
• human-verified data
• intelligent search tools
• real-time updates
• industry education and events
The goal was never just access to names. It was to provide context, insight, and a more thoughtful way to navigate the family office world.
The Next Chapter
Today, Family Office Access is entering an exciting new phase.
The company has been acquired by ISS Market Intelligence, part of the ISS STOXX global organization. This partnership allows us to build upon our foundation with the support of a global research, data, and analytics platform trusted by financial institutions around the world.
By combining the deep family office knowledge developed over two decades with ISS’s global infrastructure, we are expanding what Family Office Access can offer.
This next chapter will strengthen our ability to deliver:
• deeper market intelligence
• broader global data coverage
• enhanced research capabilities
• stronger technology infrastructure
• expanded education and thought leadership
Most importantly, it allows us to continue our mission at a larger scale: helping professionals understand and engage with the family office ecosystem in a smarter, more transparent way.
What We Offer
Our platform provides more than just access—it provides context. Whether you’re raising capital, offering a service, or deepening your relationships in this space, we help you move with clarity.
- Thousands of verified Family Office profiles, including direct contact details
- Detailed investment mandates, past deal types, and stated areas of interest
- 50+ new firms added monthly, plus daily profile updates from our in-house research team
- Ongoing education, including monthly MasterClasses and Lunch & Learns with industry experts
- A live activity feed highlighting recent investments and family office news
- Strategic support and curated events, built to foster connection and relevance
What We Offer
Family Office Access provides more than contact information. It provides the context needed to build meaningful relationships.
Our platform includes:
• thousands of verified family office profiles with direct contact details
• detailed investment mandates and areas of interest
• historical deal activity and investment themes
• ongoing updates from our global research team
• education through MasterClasses, workshops, and industry discussions
• insights into family office investment trends and activity
Whether you are raising capital, offering specialized services, or seeking strategic partners, our platform helps you identify the right people and approach them with greater clarity.
Our Research Process
Accuracy and transparency are the foundation of our work.
Our research team maintains the platform through a combination of direct outreach, industry relationships, and data verification processes.
This includes:
• ongoing engagement with family offices and industry participants
• conference participation and relationship building
• direct outreach via phone, LinkedIn, and email
• systematic data verification and profile review
• subscriber feedback loops to flag outdated records
Every family office listed in the platform is aware of their inclusion and can request updates or removal at any time.
Our Quality Commitment
Relationships matter in the family office ecosystem, and accurate information is essential.
If a data record is found to be materially inaccurate or out of date, our research team will verify and update it. If the contact cannot be corrected, we will issue a refund for that record.
We stand behind our data because we understand that reputation, trust, and time are the most valuable assets in this industry.
Our Core Values
Our work is guided by principles that reflect the relationship-driven nature of the family office world.
Integrity and Transparency
We believe trust is built through clarity, honesty, and consistent communication.
Accessibility
We aim to make family office intelligence available to a wide range of professionals while maintaining high standards for quality.
Accuracy
Our platform is built on meticulously maintained data supported by ongoing research and verification.
Service
We provide hands-on support and strategic guidance rather than automated responses.
Collaboration
The family office ecosystem thrives when participants share knowledge and create value for one another.
Continuous Learning
Through events, research, and education, we encourage ongoing growth within our community.
Why It Matters
Family offices represent one of the most influential sources of long-term capital in the global economy.
Yet the ecosystem surrounding them remains complex, relationship-driven, and often misunderstood.
Our mission is to provide the intelligence and infrastructure needed to navigate that world thoughtfully.
By combining trusted data, industry education, and a growing global network, Family Office Access helps connect people, capital, and opportunity with greater clarity.
Looking Ahead
With the support of ISS Market Intelligence, Family Office Access is expanding its ability to serve the global investment community.
Together, we are building a platform designed to support not only data discovery but also deeper understanding of the family office ecosystem.
Our goal is simple:
to help professionals build meaningful, values-aligned relationships that lead to better outcomes for investors, founders, and families alike.
Access Family Offices Worldwide
Family Office Access provides global insight into one of the most important and least understood segments of the investment landscape.
Explore the platform to discover how our data, education, and community can help support your work.