Ownership Network

Allocator relevance: Ownership networks reveal who controls capital and how decisions flow—critical for family offices, UBO context, and related-party risk.

Expanded Definition

Ownership networks capture layered structures common in private wealth and private markets: principals, family trusts, holding companies, operating entities, and deal SPVs. They help distinguish between brand names and economic reality—who actually owns the assets, who can authorize investments, and what entities are affiliated.

In allocator intelligence, ownership networks also improve segmentation and de-duplication: the same household can appear as multiple “investors” unless the network is mapped.

Decision Authority & Governance

Governance defines relationship types (ownership vs control vs affiliation), confidence thresholds, and conflict representation. Decision authority mapping benefits from ownership networks because control often sits above the visible operating entity.

Common Misconceptions

• The listed entity name tells you who controls the capital.
• Affiliation equals ownership.
• Ownership networks are static (they evolve with planning and liquidity events).

Key Takeaways

• Ownership networks convert entities into real-world control context.
• High impact for routing, diligence, and compliance.
• Must be confidence- and freshness-aware.