10 Venture-Focused Family Offices in Texas Every GP Should Know

Texas has rapidly emerged as one of the most important private capital markets in the United States. Beyond its growing base of venture firms, a powerful network of family offices across Austin, Dallas, and Houston is increasingly stepping into the venture ecosystem, backing funds, writing direct checks into startups, and partnering closely with founders and GPs.

To help GPs, emerging managers, and founders navigate this landscape, we have curated a list of 10 family offices in Texas that are actively participating in venture and growth-stage investing. If you are serious about tapping into Texas capital, these are the family offices you need to know and build relationships with.

1. Duncan Family Office

Website: Not publicly listed

HQ Location: Houston, Texas

Investment Focus: Energy, diversified private investments, venture exposure

LinkedIn: Not publicly listed

Overview: One of the largest family offices in Texas with deep roots in energy wealth, increasingly allocating to private tech and venture-style deals.

2. Hilcorp Ventures

Website: hilcorp.com

HQ Location: Houston, Texas

Investment Focus: Energy, infrastructure, opportunistic tech investments

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hilcorp 

Overview: Backed by one of the largest privately held energy companies in the U.S., with growing flexibility in private investments.

3. Mt. Vernon Investments

Website: Not publicly listed

HQ Location: Dallas, Texas

Investment Focus: Multi-asset, growth equity, venture exposure

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/mt-vernon-investments 

Overview: A disciplined Dallas-based allocator with exposure across private markets.

4. Goff Capital

Website: goffcapital.com

HQ Location: Dallas, Texas

Investment Focus: Real estate, private equity, opportunistic deals

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/john-goff-ba855411 

Overview: Founded by John Goff, this office has strong deal flow and a broad mandate.

5. Hersh Family Investments

Website: hershfi.com 

HQ Location: Dallas, Texas

Investment Focus: Private markets, fund investments, direct deals

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hfi-capital-management 

Overview: Active allocator across both funds and direct opportunities.

6. Camino Partners

Website: caminopartners.com

HQ Location: Austin, Texas

Investment Focus: Tech-enabled businesses, growth investments

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/equilibra-partners-management-llc 

Overview: Austin-based office plugged into the startup ecosystem.

7. Westcott LLC

Website: westcott.com 

HQ Location: Dallas, Texas

Investment Focus: Tech, real estate, consumer

LinkedIn: Not publicly listed

Overview: Diversified investment firm with exposure across multiple sectors.

8. Petrus Asset Management

Website: perot.com 

HQ Location: Dallas, Texas

Investment Focus: Public + private markets, diversified

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/perot-investments-inc 

Overview: Manages wealth tied to the Perot family legacy.

9. Dundon Capital Partners

Website: dundoncapitalpartners.com 

HQ Location: Dallas, Texas

Investment Focus: Consumer, sports, growth equity

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dundon-capital-partners 

Overview: Run by billionaire entrepreneur Tom Dundon.

10. Colton Capital Partners

Website: coltoncap.com 

HQ Location: Houston, Texas

Investment Focus: Private companies, acquisitions

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/colton-capital-partners-llc 

Overview: Focused on direct investments and buyouts.

11. S3 Ventures (family-backed)

Website: s3vc.com

HQ Location: Austin, Texas

Investment Focus: SaaS, digital experiences, healthcare tech

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/s3-ventures 

Overview: While structured as a VC, it has strong family office capital roots.

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