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Benelux Family Office List

This Benelux list contains 50 family offices across the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Belgium, with 20 profiles associated with the Netherlands and 15 each with Luxembourg and Belgium. It includes 18 single family offices and 32 multi-family offices. Luxembourg is the most represented city, followed by Amsterdam and Brussels. Real estate appears most often as an investment focus, with private equity the next most common. The profiles also record alternative investments, hedge funds, venture capital and healthcare, among other areas. This mix can help founders, fund managers and advisers identify firms for closer review across the three markets. Focus labels are useful for screening, but do not confirm a live investment mandate. Check the public profile against your geography, strategy and stage, then use the full list’s verified decision-maker and check-size fields to prepare a targeted approach.

At a glance

  • The list covers 20 offices in the Netherlands, 15 in Luxembourg and 15 in Belgium.
  • There are 18 single family offices and 32 multi-family offices.
  • Luxembourg is the most represented city, with 12 entries.
  • Real estate is recorded for 22 offices and private equity for 17.
  • AUM is disclosed for 14 of the 50 listed offices.

Family office profiles (50)

Public firm-level fields only. Contact details are withheld. Order follows disclosed assets under management where available, then profile depth. It is not a ranking.

Luxembourg (15)

CBP Quilvest S.A.

Luxembourg, Luxembourg | Multi-family office | Founded 1917

CBP Quilvest is an independent banking entity providing private wealth management and family office services. Its stated areas include real estate and private equity.

AUM range
Over $20B
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Real Estate, Private Equity
  • Real Estate
  • Private Equity
  • Private Wealth Management

Borletti Group

Luxembourg, Luxembourg | Single family office | Founded 2005

Borletti Group is a privately owned investment group active in retail, luxury and branded consumer goods, and real estate. It is separate from the Borletti Family Office.

AUM range
$5B-$20B
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Real Estate
Wealth source
Not stated
  • Retail
  • Luxury
  • Branded Consumer Goods
  • Real Estate

Private Investment Office

Luxembourg, Luxembourg | Single family office | Founded 2011

Private Investment Office is a Luxembourg-based single-family office. Its stated investment areas include private equity, real estate, infrastructure, mobility, financial services, and several other sectors.

AUM range
Under $50M
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure
Wealth source
Not stated
  • Private Equity
  • Real Estate
  • Infrastructure
  • Mobility
  • Financial Services
  • Cleantech

Ziffer Inc.

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Luxembourg | Multi-family office | Founded 2010

Ziffer Group is a multi-family office based in Luxembourg. Its services include corporate management, private wealth structuring, financial planning and reporting, and alternative investments.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Real Estate, Funds
  • Corporate Management
  • Private Wealth Structuring
  • Financial Planning
  • Alternative Investments

ESPERIA Luxembourg SARL

Luxembourg, Luxembourg | Multi-family office | Founded 2012

Esperia provides fund and corporate services to international clients across several sectors. Its multi-family office supports families with wealth management.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Real Estate, Private Equity, Funds
  • Real Estate
  • Private Equity
  • Intellectual Property
  • E-Commerce
  • Wealth Management

TNN Capital

Strassen, Luxembourg | Multi-family office

TNN Capital is a Luxembourg headquartered multi-family office that advises individuals and families on wealth management and intergenerational wealth transfer. Its stated investment areas include private equity, energy, utilities, industrial services, waste management, transportation, healthcare, and telecommunications.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Private Equity
  • Private Equity
  • Energy
  • Utilities
  • Industrial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Telecommunications

Augemus SA

Luxembourg, Luxembourg | Multi-family office | Founded 2012

Augemus is a multi-family office that provides services related to managing family assets and preserving family traditions. Its stated investment areas include private equity and real estate.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Private Equity, Real Estate
  • Private Equity
  • Real Estate

NOIA Capital Sarl

Luxembourg, Luxembourg | Multi-family office | Founded 2019

NOIA Capital is a Luxembourg-based multi-family office focused on growth capital opportunities. Its services include investment fund management, asset management, advisory, and arranging investment deals.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Private Equity, Real Estate, Venture Capital, Hedge Funds
  • Growth Capital
  • Private Equity
  • Real Estate
  • Venture Capital
  • Hedge Funds
  • Digital Assets

Abts & Partners Luxembourg

Capellen, Luxembourg | Multi-family office | Founded 1995

Abts & Partners Luxembourg is a multi-family office specializing in asset and risk management. It helps families organize their affairs and identify opportunities according to market conditions and client risk profiles.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Real Estate
  • Real Estate
  • Asset Management
  • Risk Management

Cherry Bay Capital MFO S.A.M.

Luxembourg, Luxembourg | Multi-family office

Cherry Bay Capital is a multi-family office focused on growth capital advisory and sourcing investment opportunities in small and medium-sized businesses. It works with companies in technology and other sectors with potential to scale across borders.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Private Equity, Venture Capital
  • Growth Capital
  • Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
  • Technology
  • Cross-Border Investments

Société Familiale d'Investissements S.A.

Luxembourg, Luxembourg | Multi-family office

Société Familiale d'Investissements is a family office and affiliate of Patrinvest, which holds interests for some founding families of Anheuser-Busch InBev. Its investment approach is focused on long-term holdings, including food and beverage interests.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Direct Investments
  • Long-Term Investment
  • Food and Beverage
  • Company Stakes

CAP Investissement SA

Luxembourg, Luxembourg | Multi-family office | Founded 2014

CAP Invest is a multi-family office that acquires shares in companies to support their development. It finances investments exclusively with family equity.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Private Equity, Real Estate, Funds
  • Private Equity
  • Equity Funds
  • Renewable Energy
  • Aerospace
  • Tourism
  • Real Estate

FI&FO S.A.

Luxembourg, Luxembourg | Multi-family office | Founded 2017

FI&FO provides multi-family office services focused on wealth management, investment strategy, reporting, estate planning, and risk management.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Not stated
  • Investment Strategy
  • Estate Planning
  • Risk Management
  • Wealth Reporting

BonaCapital Family Office S.A.

Luxembourg, Luxembourg | Multi-family office | Founded 2012

BonaCapital Family Office provides counseling, management, administration, and estate planning services to private clients and family groups with international interests. It operates from Luxembourg and supports long-term heritage preservation.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Real Estate
  • Real Estate
  • Estate Planning
  • Wealth Management

Savile Capital

Luxembourg, Luxembourg | Multi-family office | Founded 2014

Savile Capital is a multi-single family office based in Luxembourg and focused on entrepreneurs and innovation. Its stated areas include private equity, healthcare, infrastructure, digital, security, and luxury.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Private Equity, Infrastructure
  • Private Equity
  • Healthcare
  • Infrastructure
  • Digital
  • Security
  • Luxury

Belgium (15)

Korys

Halle, Belgium | Single family office | Founded 2011

Korys is the entrepreneurial investment company of the Colruyt family, investing in companies and working with them over the long term. Its stated areas include conscious consumer, healthy living, energy transition, private equity funds, and liquid investments.

AUM range
$1B-$5B
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Private Equity, Funds
Wealth source
Colruyt family
  • Conscious Consumer
  • Healthy Living
  • Energy Transition
  • Private Equity Funds
  • Liquid Investments

NXMH

Brussels, Belgium | Single family office

NXMH is a Belgium-based single-family office managing wealth through a family-owned evergreen fund. It provides capital to businesses in consumer and cryptocurrency sectors.

AUM range
$1B-$5B
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Funds, Digital Assets, Venture Capital, Private Equity
Wealth source
Kim family
  • Consumer Brands
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Pet Food
  • Venture Capital
  • Private Equity

SPDG (Société de Participation et de Gestion)

Brussels, Belgium | Single family office | Founded 1977

SPDG is the holding company of the Périer-D’Ieteren family and manages the family’s strategic shareholding in D’Ieteren Group. It also partners with entrepreneurs in ventures connected to macro trends, alternative mobility and smart cities.

AUM range
$250M-$1B
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Funds, Real Estate
Wealth source
Périer-D’Ieteren family; automotive industry
  • Intelligent Transport
  • Smart Cities
  • Macro Trends
  • Real Estate

ALENA SA/NV

Wavre, Belgium | Multi-family office | Founded 1999

ALENA is a multi-family office providing portfolio management and investment advice to a limited group of clients.

AUM range
$50M-$250M
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Private Equity, Hedge Funds
  • Private Equity
  • Hedge Funds

Cennini Holding

Roeselare, Belgium | Single family office | Founded 1998

Cennini Holding represents the economic activities of the Claeys family, whose business roots include bicycle and agricultural machinery production. The company operates across sectors including production, tourism, mezzanine finance, project development, information and communications technology, and e-commerce.

AUM range
$50M-$250M
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Private Credit, Real Estate
Wealth source
Claeys family; production and sale of bicycles and agricultural machinery
  • Production
  • Tourism
  • Mezzanine Finance
  • Project Development
  • Information And Communications Technology
  • E-Commerce

Baltisse NV

Gent, Belgium | Single family office | Founded 2006

Baltisse is the single family office of the Balcaen family. It invests in private equity and real estate, including retail, offices, senior housing, and mixed use properties, and develops projects directly.

AUM range
Under $50M
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Private Equity, Real Estate, Direct Investments
Wealth source
Balcaen family; proceeds from the sale of a floor covering company
  • Private Equity
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Offices
  • Senior Housing
  • Mixed-Use

AtlasInvest Holding BV

Brussels, Belgium | Single family office | Founded 2007

AtlasInvest Holding BV is a single-family office that operates as an investment company. Its stated investment areas include oil and gas, renewable energy, and private equity funds.

AUM range
Under $50M
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Private Equity, Funds
Wealth source
Not stated
  • Oil & Gas
  • Renewable Energy
  • Private Equity Funds

Ryco Management

Antwerp, Belgium | Multi-family office

Ryco Management is a multi-family office providing wealth management and investment advisory services to families, entrepreneurs, foundations, and trusts. Its portfolio strategy includes traditional and alternative investments.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Hedge Funds, Private Credit, Real Estate, Funds
  • Wealth Management
  • Investment Advisory
  • Staple Industries
  • Alternative Investments

Portolani NV

Antwerpen, Belgium | Multi-family office | Founded 2006

Portolani is an independent multi-family office serving enterprising families. It provides information, insights and technical resources to support wealth management and financial decision-making.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Private Equity, Real Estate
  • Technology
  • Private Equity
  • Real Estate

CAPNOR

Brussels, Belgium | Single family office | Founded 2020

Capnor is a single-family office based in Brussels that makes long-term venture capital and private equity investments in Europe and the United States. It provides capital to businesses at different stages of growth.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Venture Capital, Private Equity
Wealth source
Not stated
  • Venture Capital
  • Private Equity
  • Healthcare
  • Business Services
  • Industrials
  • Technology

Damier Group

Kortrijk, Belgium | Single family office | Founded 1987

Damier Group is a Belgian family office and investment vehicle that invests or co-invests in European companies. Its focus includes branded consumer healthcare businesses, beauty and personal care brands, and medical devices.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Private Equity, Venture Capital, Funds
Wealth source
Vindevogel family; entrepreneurship
  • Consumer Healthcare
  • Beauty
  • Personal Care
  • Medical Devices
  • Technology

Truncus

Zele, Belgium | Multi-family office | Founded 2001

Truncus is a multi-family office that provides investment selection and asset management, along with administrative, legal and tax guidance for family wealth.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Real Estate, Funds
  • Hedge Funds
  • Private Market Funds
  • Real Estate
  • Startups

Ascot Investments S.A.

Brussels, Belgium | Multi-family office | Founded 2013

Ascot Investments is a multi-family office that shares investment analysis, strategies, and opportunities with families and investors. Its stated investment areas include private equity, real estate, hedge funds, equities, and bonds.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Private Equity, Real Estate, Hedge Funds, Public Equities, Fixed Income
  • Private Equity
  • Real Estate
  • Hedge Funds
  • Equities
  • Bonds

Praxis Private Office

Antwerp, Belgium | Multi-family office | Founded 2000

Praxis Private Office is an independent multi-family office serving a select number of families. It helps families structure their wealth and investment strategies for current and future generations.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Not stated
  • Wealth Structuring
  • Investment Strategy

Phoenix Capital SPRL

Waterloo, Belgium | Multi-family office | Founded 2017

Phoenix Capital is a multi-family office providing wealth management services to individuals and families. It develops strategies tailored to clients’ family, business, financial profiles, goals, and concerns.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Not stated

Netherlands (20)

Client First Finance

Bloemendaal, Netherlands | Multi-family office | Founded 2009

Client First Finance is a multi-family office that provides investment consulting, performance analysis and risk management. It serves families, business owners and institutional clients.

AUM range
$1B-$5B
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Not stated
  • Investment Consulting
  • Performance Analysis
  • Risk Management

Blokker Family Office

Enschede, Netherlands | Single family office | Founded 2014

Blokker Family Office manages the Blokker family's global portfolio across real estate, private equity, and impact investments. Its portfolio includes property investment and management, metal and cable recycling, and construction activities.

AUM range
$1B-$5B
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Real Estate, Private Equity, Direct Investments
Wealth source
Blokker family; metal recycling
  • Real Estate
  • Private Equity
  • Impact Investing
  • Metal Recycling
  • Cable Recycling
  • Construction

Providence Capital NV

Bussum, Netherlands | Multi-family office | Founded 2005

Providence Capital provides investment management, investment consulting, and financial and administrative support through its family office practice.

AUM range
$1B-$5B
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Not stated
  • Investment Management
  • Investment Consulting
  • Financial Support
  • Administrative Support

PCG Investments

Loosdrecht, Netherlands | Single family office | Founded 2013

PCG Investments is a single-family office that invests in commercial properties, social impact initiatives, and companies and funds. Its property activity includes owning, developing, and renting commercial real estate.

AUM range
$250M-$1B
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Real Estate, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Private Credit, Funds
Wealth source
Not stated
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Social Impact Investing
  • Venture Capital
  • Private Equity
  • Philanthropy

Amerborgh International N.V.

Baarn, Netherlands | Single family office | Founded 2007

Amerborgh International is a single-family office investing in businesses and operating activities across several sectors. Its interests include hotels, real estate development, art and culture, healthcare, media, and software.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Real Estate, Direct Investments
Wealth source
Not stated
  • Hotels
  • Real Estate Development
  • Art And Culture
  • Healthcare
  • Media
  • Software

Morne Family Office

Amsterdam, Netherlands | Multi-family office

Morne Family Office is a multi-family office providing wealth management services, including investment management and planning for family wealth. Its stated investment areas include private equity and real estate.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Private Equity, Real Estate
  • Private Equity
  • Real Estate

Lion Head Capital

Amsterdam, Netherlands | Single family office

Lion Head Capital is a single-family office for the van Wezel family. The source text describes the family’s involvement in the footwear business and support for football clubs.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Direct Investments
Wealth source
van Wezel family; footwear business
  • Footwear
  • Sports

Capricorn Capital GmbH

Utrecht, Netherlands | Multi-family office | Founded 2011

Capricorn Capital is a private investment and management office investing in direct real estate, including residential, student housing and care developments. It also provides family office services to a small number of clients and investors.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Real Estate, Direct Investments
  • Residential Real Estate
  • Student Housing
  • Care Development

Amsterdam, Netherlands | Single family office

Blink is a single-family office investing in funds and selected businesses addressing poverty, social and economic inequality, and environmental degradation. Its investment themes include economic empowerment, access to basic goods and services, and environmental protection.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Funds, Direct Investments
Wealth source
Not stated
  • Economic Empowerment
  • Basic Goods And Services
  • Environmental Protection
  • Nature Conservation
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Nieuwgeluk Group

Hilversum, Netherlands | Single family office | Founded 2020

Nieuwgeluk Group is a family office rooted in a Dutch entrepreneurial family tradition. The group describes its business as a continuation of that family history and emphasizes contributing to the well-being of its team and business partners.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Real Estate
Wealth source
Dutch entrepreneurial family
  • Real Estate
  • Retail

Family Offices Rotterdam

Rotterdam, Netherlands | Multi-family office | Founded 2010

Family Offices Rotterdam provides independent financial support to families, coordinating with specialists such as tax advisers, investment advisers, notaries, and accountants. Its services are offered for a fixed fee based on the complexity of each client's financial needs.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Real Estate
  • Financial Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Investment Advice
  • Real Estate

Valyoux BV

Vught, Netherlands | Multi-family office | Founded 2009

Valyoux is a multi-family office and consultancy providing wealth planning, financial guidance, investment structuring, and reporting. It provides consolidated reporting for listed and unlisted assets and does not conduct asset management itself.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Not stated
  • Wealth Planning
  • Financial Guidance
  • Investment Structuring
  • Investment Reporting

Robinia Family Office Services BV

Amsterdam, Netherlands | Multi-family office | Founded 2022

Robinia is a Netherlands-based multi-family office that assists individuals and families with financial decisions.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Real Estate
  • Real Estate

Commenda B.V.

Amsterdam, Netherlands | Multi-family office | Founded 2007

Commenda is a multi-family office providing financial and administrative services to private individuals. It advises on the organisation and management of capital.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Funds, Hedge Funds
  • Funds
  • Hedge Funds
  • Alternative Investments

Ahlström Invest B.V.

Amsterdam, Netherlands | Single family office

Ahlström Invest is a family investment company that actively manages its holding in Ahlstrom Oyj and invests in public and private markets with a sustainability focus. It incorporates environmental, social, and governance principles into its investment process.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Public Equities, Private Equity
Wealth source
Ahlström family
  • Public Markets
  • Private Markets
  • Sustainable Investing
  • Environmental, Social, and Governance

ABCapital B.V.

Amsterdam, Netherlands | Multi-family office | Founded 2020

ABCapital is an Amsterdam-based multi-family office providing investment management and advisory services to individuals and families. It sources and structures investment opportunities for clients.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Digital Assets, Real Estate
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Blockchain
  • Bitcoin
  • Software
  • Financial Technology
  • Real Estate

Ardys

Amsterdam, Netherlands | Single family office

Ardys is a single-family office serving members of a Dutch entrepreneurial family. The family has founded businesses in recruitment and services, real estate, and financial technology.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Real Estate, Direct Investments
Wealth source
Dutch family; entrepreneurship
  • Real Estate
  • Fintech

Wilton Family Office

Breda, Netherlands | Multi-family office | Founded 2005

Wilton is a multi-family office that advises individuals and families on organizing and managing their assets. Its services include investment advice and management, administration and reporting, structuring, estate planning, and financial and legal support.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Not stated
  • Asset Allocation
  • Investment Advice
  • Investment Management
  • Administration
  • Reporting
  • Estate Planning

De Regt Family Office

Apeldoorn, Netherlands | Multi-family office | Founded 2014

De Regt Family Office provides personal finance and administrative support to families, elderly people and survivors. It also coordinates service and healthcare providers.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Not stated
  • Healthcare

Guidato Family Office

Assendelft, Netherlands | Multi-family office | Founded 2008

Guidato Family Office provides independent advice to families of wealth, with a focus on helping families manage and sustain capital over time.

AUM range
Not stated
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Not stated
  • Governance
  • Strategy
  • Wealth Transfer

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Which countries are represented in the Benelux list?

The listed profiles are associated with the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Belgium. The Netherlands has 20 entries, while Luxembourg and Belgium each have 15. Those counts describe the composition of this page and should not be treated as a census of family offices across the region.

Which cities have the largest counts?

Luxembourg has 12 entries, Amsterdam has 8 and Brussels has 5. Antwerp has 2, and Halle has 1. Other locations may also appear in the full set of profiles. City counts can guide research but do not indicate the relative scale or activity of offices in each place.

What investment areas appear most often?

Real estate is recorded for 22 offices, followed by private equity at 17. Alternative investments and hedge funds each appear for 6 offices, while venture capital and healthcare each appear for 5. Use those categories as initial filters, then check the individual profile for a closer match.

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