July 31, 2025
Family office founder reshapes the private equity playbook
Rami Cassis, first-generation wealth creator and founder of Parabellum Investments, speaks with Elisa Battaglia Trovato, deputy editor at PWM, about his approach to running a hybrid between a family office and a private equity firm - investing his own capital, taking an active role in portfolio companies, and avoiding traditional fund structures
He discusses the growing appeal of direct investing among family offices, the operational demands it involves, and the unique value family offices bring to private companies.
Focusing primarily on fintech and pharmatech, he outlines why these innovation-led sectors are particularly resilient and well-suited to his investment strategy.
He also reflects on risk taking, his ambition to generate strong returns, and the importance of retaining control over his financial and personal destiny.
