IE CENTER FOR FAMILIES IN BUSINESS
Research, training and diffusion center
IE CENTER FOR FAMILIES IN BUSINESS
Research, training and diffusion center
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IE family business center
IE family business center
OUR FOCUS, THE FAMILY
At IE Family Business Center, the flagship initiative for family-owned firms at IE University, our mission is to share world-class knowledge on the challenges and drivers of success for business families, contributing to their long-term development and positive impact on society.
We are an active community of academics and experts who generate practical knowledge to support family-owned and operated businesses, their stakeholders and society. We believe that the biggest challenge family-run companies face is not about surviving, but creating value over generations. Family-run businesses have the potential to be the engine for wealth creation across generations—let’s harness it together.
OUR WORK
Through our research, educational programs and outreach initiatives, we turn knowledge into action. Explore how we bring our mission to life.
RESEARCH
We generate cutting-edge knowledge to support business families, find their routes to success and overcome their future challenges.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
From classrooms to executive boardrooms, we deliver tailored learning experiences for the next generation of great family businesses and their supporters.
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Nearly 50% of Family Office Portfolios Are Allocated to Private Markets, According to an IE University Report
The first report by the IE Family Offices Knowledge Hub draws on a survey of 157 family offices worldwide and 27 in-depth interviews.
Family offices allocate an average of 48.2% of their portfolios to private markets. More than half expect to increase their exposure over the next five years, while none expect to reduce it. The trend is even more pronounced in Spain, where 68.1% of the family offices surveyed expect to increase their allocation to these assets, making them a central component of their investment strategies.
22/10/2026
IE University, Franklin Templeton and OpenWealth Strengthen the IE Family Offices Knowledge Hub with the Addition of Cuatrecasas as a New Strategic Partner
Madrid, February 25, 2026. The IE Center for Families in Business at IE University, in collaboration with IE Foundation, held a new session this morning of the initiative promoted together with Franklin Templeton and OpenWealth (Grupo CaixaBank), the IE Family Offices Knowledge Hub, marking the incorporation of Cuatrecasas as a new strategic partner of the project.
25/02/2026
The IE Center for Families in Business and Fundación Abante Publish New Report on Challenges and Best Practices for Single Family Offices
The IE Center for Families in Business, in collaboration with Fundación Abante, has unveiled its latest report, "Single Family Offices for Families in Business: Challenges and Strategies for Wealth Creation."
29/10/2024
Cristina Cruz, Director of the IE Center for Families in Business, participates in a roundtable organized by Banca March A.M. on the success factors in family businesses
On June 13 2024, Banca March organized a roundtable to discuss the success factors in family businesses.
13/06/2024
Cristina Cruz, Chair of the IE Center for Families in Business, moderates a discussion on the role of Family Offices in fostering entrepreneurship at South Summit
The dialogue highlighted that with the right mindset, strategies, and collaborations, family offices can significantly enhance the success of startups and the broader entrepreneurial community.
07/06/2024
