Investment

Souter Investments – a lesson in direct private equity investing

Sir Brian Souter - the Scottish billionaire has created an investment powerhouse - but don't ask him about investment banks

It’s not unusual for a family office to stay close to the business that generated its wealth, while putting spare capital to work in real estate, quoted shares and private equity funds. It may also dabble in a few ventures of its own.

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