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

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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HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year Founded1968

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