Technology is where the next generation of family wealth will be built

What family offices and private banks should consider

By Baktash Parsa, Chief Executive Officer, Ariana Capital Global Ltd · October 2026

Many family offices and private banks still hold most of their wealth in property, listed shares and bonds. These are sound foundations, and they will remain so. But a growing share of the world’s value is now created in technology, and much of it is created before a company ever reaches the stock market.

Here is what I believe family offices and private banks should consider.

1. Reach growth that public markets miss

Leading technology companies now stay private for longer, and much of their growth happens before they list. Specialist funds give families and clients access to that stage of growth, which is difficult to reach directly.

2. Diversify beyond property and listed shares

A measured allocation to frontier technology adds a source of return that behaves differently from traditional holdings. The key word is measured: technology should complement a portfolio, not dominate it.

3. Invest alongside, not only in

Many funds offer co-investment rights, allowing investors to add capital directly to the strongest companies, usually on lower fees. For families with a background in business, this can be one of the most rewarding parts of the relationship.

4. Take a seat at the table

Early and larger investors can often secure advisory committee seats, regular reporting and real visibility of every deal. This turns a passive investment into an active partnership.

5. Prepare the next generation

For many families, the most valuable return is knowledge. A technology fund gives heirs a front-row education in the industries that will shape their inheritance, through briefings, events and direct contact with founders.

For private banks there is one more point. Clients increasingly ask for access to technology, and the banks that offer it through carefully selected specialist managers will strengthen those relationships for the next generation.

The question is no longer whether to own technology, but how to own it well: with the right partners, the right size and the right protections.

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This article reflects the author’s personal views and is for information only. It is not investment advice or an offer of any investment.