Private Family Funds Advisory | Zentrix Global Ltd.

When a family pools its wealth to invest together, keeping track of it can become a real challenge. Assets are often held with different investment houses, in different locations and jurisdictions, while family members may live in several countries, each with their own investment needs and tax considerations. A private family fund brings that wealth together in a single structure. Zentrix Global advises families on whether one is right for them and helps set it up through our network of regulated fund administrators and service providers.

What is a private family fund?

A private family fund is a closed-ended investment structure set up specifically for members of a family. Its units or shares are available only to participating family members or their wealth administrators, and access to the assets within it can be controlled to ensure the family's objectives are met.

These funds are used by wealthy families, investment clubs, and other partners who want to keep wealth together and invest across a range of asset classes on a collective basis.

Why consider one?

Traditionally, families have responded to this complexity by splitting their wealth across several holding structures. A private family fund can avoid that, while still meeting the needs of individual members.

Consolidated wealth

Bringing assets together into one structure, for a clearer view of the family's collective pool of wealth.

Consolidated reporting

Investment reporting across asset types, investment managers, and custodians, in one place.

Controlled access

Units available only to participating family members or their administrators, with access governed by the family's objectives.

Part of a wider plan

Used alongside other wealth planning and succession structures, as part of an integrated approach to the family's affairs.

How we help

We help families assess whether a private family fund suits their circumstances, design a structure that reflects their goals and governance, and connect them with the regulated fund administrators, custodians, and legal advisers needed to establish and run it.

A private family fund is often one part of a wider structure, and works closely with our Family Office and Estate & Trust Planning advisory.

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Zentrix Global LTD. acts as a structuring arranger and independent adviser. It is not a bank, deposit-taking institution, investment fund or securities broker. Zentrix Global LTD. does not itself sponsor, operate, or manage any investment fund; such vehicles are structured and administered by regulated partners.

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Risk Warning

Risks of investing in private markets

The value of investments and any income from them can go down as well as up, and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. Past performance information presented is not indicative of future performance. Returns and costs may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations.

Liquidity Risk: Investors may be unable to dispose of an investment quickly, or at a price closely related to recent similar transactions. There is no guarantee of distributions and no established secondary market.
Event Risk: A significant event may cause a substantial decline in the market value of all securities.
Long Term Horizon: Investors should expect to be locked in for the full term of the investment, which is subject to extensions.
No Capital Protection: Investors may lose the entirety of invested capital.
Unpredictable Cashflows: Capital may be called and distributed at short notice.
Economic Conditions: The ability to realise or divest from existing investments depends on market conditions and the regulatory environment.
Risk of Forfeiture: Failure to make call payments could result in forfeiture of commitment, including invested capital, without compensation.
Default Risk: In the event of default, investors risk losing their entire remaining interest in the vehicle and may be subject to legal proceedings to recover unfunded commitments.
Reliance on Third Party Management Teams: Investments will be managed by various third party management teams that will, in aggregate, determine the eventual returns for the investor.

The risk factors listed above are not exhaustive. Always ask for the product specific documentation for full details and risk disclosures.

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