Family Office Growth News — 20th Edition

244 Events. $3.1 Trillion in Play. Get Inside or Get Left Behind.

Author

Ryan Austin
February 26, 2025

📩 Private markets are moving fast — and Family Offices are setting the pace. Here’s what’s shaping the landscape.

Welcome to the 20th edition of Family Office Growth News.

This month, we’re breaking down the biggest trends in governance, deal flow, and access to capital. 

💰 $3.1 trillion in play.

🎟 244 Family Office conferences in 2025.

⚖️ Regulation, risk, and compliance are shifting.

🚀 Plus: A special opportunity for Family Office Growth News subscribers — get a complimentary session at Quelliv’s Florida locations.

Let’s dive in. ⬇️

🔥 The Conference Boom — Where’s the Real Value?

With 244 conferences this year, the challenge isn’t finding events — it’s knowing which ones actually matter.

Hayley Cuccinello’s latest piece on CNBC reveals how Family Offices are cutting through the noise — favoring exclusive, peer-driven gatherings over vendor-packed summits.

🎯 What’s changing?

  • Exclusive Access Over Pay-to-Play – The best rooms aren’t for sale. Family Offices are favoring invite-only gatherings over vendor-packed summits.

  • Substance Over Sales – Private discussions and academic-led events are winning as families seek real intelligence, not just panels of service providers.

  • Where Deals Actually Happen – Not all conferences move capital. Knowing which ones do is the edge.

The smartphone story isn’t over yet…

Uber did it to taxis, Airbnb to hotels, & now Mode is doing it to the $500B smartphone industry.

They’ve turned smartphones from an expense into an income stream - don’t miss your chance to invest.

*Mode Mobile recently received their ticker reservation with Nasdaq ($MODE), indicating an intent to IPO in the next 24 months. An intent to IPO is no guarantee that an actual IPO will occur.
*The Deloitte rankings are based on submitted applications and public company database research, with winners selected based on their fiscal-year revenue growth percentage over a three-year period.
*Please read the offering circular and related risks at invest.modemobile.com.

⚖️ Risk, Compliance, and Governance — What Should Family Offices Know in 2025?

📢 On Nasdaq TradeTalks: SEC scrutiny, alternative investments & AI-driven compliance — Chris Cecil (Biltmore Family Office), Gavin Whyte (BrewAI), and Gerard Fox (Gerard Fox Law) break it all down with the incredibly talented Jill Malandrino.

🔑 Our takeaways:

✔ More SEC oversight on private investments — compliance is tightening.

✔ AI is transforming risk management — from fraud detection to trust structures.

✔ Family Offices must evolve — outdated governance models create liabilities.

💰 Deal Flow Radar: Quelliv

The $4.2T wellness industry is shifting fast, and Quelliv is turning exclusivity into accessibility — scaling elite recovery and anti-aging tech into a high-margin, high-growth spa experience.

Once exclusive to pro athletes, Fortune 500 leaders, and A-listers like Tony Robbins, Quelliv’s proprietary biophotonic laser technology is now primed for mass adoption.

To accelerate expansion, Quelliv is raising $15M (Series C) to fund 50+ new studios, driving a 500+ location rollout in top U.S. markets ahead of its December 2025 IPO.

🎯 Why it matters:

✔ First-Mover edge: While most wellness brands recycle the same red-light therapy tech, Quelliv’s proprietary, low-level light therapy drives cellular repair and reduces inflammation.

✔ Scalable, recurring revenue model: With four beta locations in Florida, Quelliv has validated its membership-driven approach, paving the way for 500+ studios in top-tier markets.

✔ Industry expertise & Family Office backing: Led by seasoned operators in capital markets, real estate, and biotech, Quelliv has early Family Office investors betting on its first-mover advantage and exit potential.

✔ Strategic growth and lower risk: Beyond company-owned locations, Quelliv is partnering with luxury golf clubs, wellness centers, and concierge medicine groups to scale rapidly without excess CapEx.

✔ Pre-IPO Liquidity Path: Series C ($15M) is the final raise before a December 2025 IPO, offering early-entry positioning for investors looking to capitalize before the public listing.

🎁 Exclusive Offer: Family Office Growth News Subscribers

Experience Quelliv firsthand with a complimentary session at one of their Florida locations. Email [email protected] for more details.

🎙️ Founders & Fortunes – Inside the Deal with Quelliv

I sat down with Quelliv CEO Mike Keyes & CFO Scott Absher for the first episode of the Founders & Fortunes podcast. Hear the full story directly from Quelliv’s leadership —tap below to watch and subscribe.

Interested in learning more?

Email me at [email protected] for more on Quelliv.
Thank you for reading!

💬 What’s the biggest challenge for Family Offices right now? Let me know!

Best regards,
Ryan Austin
Founder, Arondight Advisors
Email: [email protected]

Disclaimer: This publication is created and distributed by Arondight Advisors and may not be construed as investment advice. This newsletter does not provide an analysis of any company’s financial position and is not a solicitation to purchase or sell securities in any company. Arondight Advisors is an investment research and marketing firm, and not a registered broker dealer.

Seeking impartial news? Meet 1440.

Every day, 3.5 million readers turn to 1440 for their factual news. We sift through 100+ sources to bring you a complete summary of politics, global events, business, and culture, all in a brief 5-minute email. Enjoy an impartial news experience.