The phrase "whole clan" refers to a group of people who are all part of the same family or who have a strong bond or connection with each other. Full definition
Be it real estate scams, bank fraud, graft or public contractor capers, whole clans play while others pay. (qtng.dreamhosters.com)
For the food tech startup Dinner Lab, however, having a whole clan of investors does exactly the opposite: It keeps the creative control of the company consolidated, untouched and unfettered by the otherwise omnipotent hand that comes with a big check from a VC deal. (entrepreneur.com)