Many families made their wealth in one industry, and many keep investing there. Knowing an industry well helps a family judge deals faster, spot weak operators and add value after investing.
How families choose a focus
- Start from what the family already knows: the business it built or sold.
- Add adjacent areas where the same skills apply.
- Decide which roles the family will take: lead investor, co-investor or passive partner.
- Write the focus down so deal sources know what to send.
A focus is not the same as putting everything in one place. See should direct investments be diversified? and what a deal flow strike zone is.
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