Investor Directory
Family Offices in Austin
Austin's 210 family offices manage $85-110B (rapid growth). Wealth from technology (38%), energy (28%), real estate (18%), healthcare (12%). Venture/growth equity 28-32%, real estate 25-28%, PE 18-22%, public equities 12-15%. Cost-of-living advantages attract younger operators. 45% maintain board seats. 60% maintain Texas focus.
DIRECTORY
7 Family Offices in Austin
Firms — 7 listed
Michael Dell Office
AUM
$60-80B
Largest Texas office deploying in tech and infrastructure.
S3 Ventures
AUM
$900M
S3 Ventures is Austin's largest venture capital firm managing $900M across enterprise software, healthcare IT, and cybersecurity. The firm has backed major exits including SailPoint's $6 billion IPO.
BuildGroup
AUM
$500M
BuildGroup is an Austin-based growth equity firm managing $500M in B2B software and enterprise technology. The firm provides capital alongside deep operational resources for scaling software businesses.
Silverton Partners
AUM
$403M
Silverton Partners is an Austin-based venture firm managing $403M and is one of Austin's most active early-stage investors. The operator-led team invests at seed and Series A stages across software and internet companies.
Notley Impact Ventures
AUM
$100M+
Notley is an Austin-based impact investment platform managing $100M+ supporting entrepreneurs building companies in education, healthcare, and financial inclusion with a 200+ member investor community.
Live Oak Venture Partners
AUM
$200M
Live Oak Venture Partners is an Austin-based VC firm managing $200M across SaaS, fintech, and B2B marketplaces. The firm combines capital with deep software industry expertise and board-level support.
Tritium Partners
AUM
$200M
Tritium Partners is an Austin-based growth equity firm managing $200M focused on enterprise software companies scaling from Series B through later growth stages. The firm provides long-term capital and strategic support.
MARKET ANALYSIS
The Austin Family Office Landscape
Austin $85-110B ecosystem represents rapid secondary tech hub growth. Dell dominates with $60-80B. Technology (38%) and energy (28%) drive wealth.
Venture allocation (28-32%) exceeds national average. Younger operators show higher risk tolerance. 45% maintain board seats. Check sizes $8-50M with Texas preference.
Cost-of-living arbitrage enables lean structures (4-8 professionals).
Why Austin
Austin benefits from secondary tech hub emergence. Corporate relocations (Oracle, Apple) brought talent and wealth.
Founder networks strong and accessible. 45% maintain board seats.
Cost-of-living arbitrage attracts emerging wealth and reallocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
28-32% to venture and growth equity, exceeding 12-15% national.
Yes. 45% maintain board seats.
Venture $5-50M. Real estate $10-50M. Growth equity $8-40M.
Very important. Lean structures enable competitive fees.
Yes. 60% target Austin/Texas companies.
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