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Zell Family Office

Zell Family Office

Chicago, Illinoiszellfamilyoffice.com

Overview

Zell Family Office (ZFO) is an investment and support entity for the family of the late entrepreneur Sam Zell. As a division of the family's private trust company, Chai Trust, ZFO has an internal investment team that manages public market investments and other non-direct investments, while also providing a range of financial and administrative services to the family.

Year Founded

1968

Portfolio Companies

3

Investments

Zell Family Office investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Maestro AIFeb 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
Maestro AIFeb 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
Maestro AIFeb 2026Pre SeedCo-investor

Key People

CFP® Amy Borgmann

Senior Director And Principal, Family Engagement And Learning

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Zell Family Office based?

Zell Family Office is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

When was Zell Family Office founded?

Zell Family Office was founded in 1968.

How many portfolio companies does Zell Family Office have?

Zell Family Office has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Zell Family Office's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Maestro AI, Maestro AI, Maestro AI.

What was Zell Family Office's most recent investment shown here?

Zell Family Office's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Maestro AI in 2026.

What sectors does Zell Family Office focus on?

Zell Family Office focuses on Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.

What company stages does Zell Family Office focus on?

Zell Family Office typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year Founded1968

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