Invisible Capital

What makes some enterprising families brittle while others endure across generations? Every family enterprise carries two balance sheets: one written in numbers, and another in trust. The first measures what the family owns. The second reveals what holds the family together when ownership is no longer enough. In Invisible Capital, René Sonneveld turns the focus from what pulls family businesses apart to what makes them resilient across generations. Trust, culture, reputation, relationships, learning, and purpose are hidden forms of capital that build over time, are neglected at great cost, and prove decisive in moments of transition. Drawing on decades of work with enterprise families across continents, Sonneveld brings these forces to life through real stories, guided reflections, and a practical Power Audit. Invisible Capital offers families a way to see, measure, and strengthen the wealth that cannot be counted but shapes everything that follows.