Preserving Legacy.
Scaling Impact.
Investing in the Next Horizon.
Koonar is a private family office that operates at the intersection of legacy stewardship and future innovation. With a multi-generational outlook and a borderless investment philosophy, we allocate private capital across asset classes, sectors, and geographies — always with an eye toward lasting impact, resilience, and responsible growth.
About Koonar
Rooted in entrepreneurial grit and guided by a philosophy of disciplined independence, the Koonar family office was established to manage and evolve the family's capital and commitments across generations.
What began with a singular vision — to protect and grow what was earned — has matured into a dynamic, multi-generational platform investing in meaningful opportunities, forging resilient partnerships, and contributing to societal progress.
We exist to do more than manage wealth.
We aim to amplify purpose, compound value, and leave the world stronger than we found it.
Investment Philosophy
We are thesis-driven investors who seek out asymmetric upside, durable returns, and long-term alignment. We prioritize depth over breadth, curiosity over consensus, and patience over immediacy.
Private Equity & Venture
Strategic capital for ambitious founders and enduring ventures.
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Long-hold investments in income-generating and transformational properties.
Public Markets
Equities and liquid strategies guided by macro research and thematic positioning.
Emerging & Alternative Assets
Exposure to transformational technologies, hard assets, and decentralized innovations.
"Quiet capital. Long duration. High conviction."
Philanthropy & Stewardship
Philanthropy at Koonar is guided by personal experience, measurable impact, and the belief that capital — deployed wisely — can be catalytic.
Transformative Education
Children's Health & Well-being
Environmental Preservation
Community-rooted Giving
Canada, Italy, and beyond
We combine direct giving, foundation support, and strategic initiatives to build outcomes that are both sustainable and deeply human.
Family & Governance
Governance is not an afterthought — it's the backbone of generational continuity.
At Koonar, we invest in our next generation by:
Encouraging ownership through education
Embedding values through structured family governance
Ensuring alignment through quarterly assemblies, performance reviews, and long-term planning
Philosophy Statement
Legacy isn't about preserving the past — it's about preparing the next stewards for the future.
David Koonar
Founder & Principal, Koonar Family Office
David Koonar is the founder and principal of the Koonar Family Office, where he leads the family's long-term strategy across private investments, real estate, emerging technologies, and philanthropic ventures. A serial entrepreneur turned legacy builder, David brings a unique lens to capital allocation — blending the agility of a founder with the discipline of an institutional allocator.
With a background in technology, media, and strategic operations, David built and exited multiple ventures before shifting his focus toward multi-generational wealth stewardship. His investment philosophy emphasizes high-conviction ideas, long-duration positioning, and global flexibility — with a particular interest in transformative innovation and asymmetric opportunity.
David holds dual roots in Canada and Italy and maintains a transatlantic perspective on governance, culture, and capital deployment. He is passionate about supporting founders, cultivating resilience in uncertain markets, and designing thoughtful frameworks to guide the next generation of his family.
A committed family man and strategic thinker, David remains focused on preserving what matters most while building toward what's next.
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Contact
While we do not solicit investment proposals or partnerships, we remain open to select relationships aligned with our values, timelines, and risk appetite.