CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter reports that while megadeals of at least $100 million made up 87.5% of U.S. venture capital deployed in the first half of 2026, per PitchBook, some family offices are seeking bigger returns from smaller bets on younger startups. Shea Ventures, Shakti, and Blanck Capital explain their early-stage strategies, with investors like John Morrissey arguing that patient, compounding returns suit family offices better than late-stage mega rounds.