General Oriental Investments
Goldsmith family's Single Family Office · Geneva, Switzerland
$1B estimated AUM
AUM figures are estimates compiled from public sources. How we source our data.
About General Oriental Investments
General Oriental Investments is a single family office based in Geneva, Switzerland, founded by Sir James Goldsmith to serve the exclusive benefit of the Goldsmith family. It manages assets estimated by third parties at approximately $1 billion. The office remains dedicated solely to the Goldsmith family, reflecting its origins under Sir James Goldsmith.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is General Oriental Investments?
General Oriental Investments is a single family office associated with Goldsmith family, based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Where is General Oriental Investments located?
General Oriental Investments is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
How much does General Oriental Investments manage?
General Oriental Investments is estimated to oversee approximately $1B in assets. As a private family office it files no public AUM disclosures, so figures are third-party estimates compiled from public sources.