Alternative Investment Excellence
Quantum Asset Management (“Quantum”) is a private investment firm focused exclusively on alternative investments across East Africa. With headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, the firm actively seeks opportunities that deliver both strong financial returns and sustainable growth within underserved markets across the region.
Our investment strategy leverages East Africa’s robust economic growth trajectory, abundant natural resources, and significant infrastructure development needs. We bring institutional-quality investment processes to mid-market opportunities, filling critical capital gaps while generating superior risk-adjusted returns.
Mission
To deliver superior returns by leveraging innovative strategies and aligning with global trends to create enduring wealth for our shareholders.
Vision
To become a leading investment firm known for impactful investments, sustainable growth, and building a legacy of shareholder-focused success.
Our Philosphy
At Quantum Asset Management, we believe in harnessing innovation, diversification, and sustainability to deliver consistent performance. Our approach is rooted in rigorous analysis, dynamic strategies, and long-term impact creation.
Disciplined Capital Deployment
Creating exceptional returns through rigorous investment selection
Our rigorous investment process is designed to identify exceptional opportunities, conduct thorough evaluation, and create significant value:
- Proprietary deal flow through established networks
- Industry mapping to identify target companies
- Preliminary business model evaluation
- Management team assessment
- Market sizing and growth trajectory analysis
- Competitive positioning review
- Initial financial review and valuation range
- Detailed business model analysis
- Historical financial performance review
- Market opportunity verification
- Customer and supplier interviews
- Management team capabilities assessment
- Preliminary ESG screening
- Initial value creation hypothesis development
- Full financial and tax review
- Legal and regulatory compliance assessment
- Operational effectiveness evaluation
- Technology and systems assessment
- Environmental impact analysis
- Social responsibility verification
- Governance structure review
- Market and commercial positioning
- Investment committee presentation and approval
- Final valuation determination
- Investment structure optimization
- Deal terms negotiation
- Legal documentation preparation
- Regulatory approval process
- Closing conditions establishment
What We Look For
Target investment characteristics
Transaction Parameters
- Investment size: $1-10 million per transaction
- Enterprise value: $5-50 million
- Control or significant minority positions
- Structured investment flexibility (equity, mezzanine, convertible)
- Initial investment horizon: 3-7 years
- Target IRR: 20-30% (net to investors)
- Target MOIC: 2.5-3.5x
Target Company Profile
- Established operations with proven business model
- Revenue: $2-50 million annually
- EBITDA: $500,000-$5 million (or clear path to profitability)
- Defensible market position with barriers to entry
- Scalable business model with expansion potential
- Industry leadership within a defined market segment
- Strong underlying unit economics
- Resilient through economic cycles
Geographic Priorities
- Primary: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
- Secondary: Rwanda, Ethiopia
- Tertiary: Other East African Community nations
Our Structured Approach
From identification to realization
Our rigorous investment process is designed to identify exceptional opportunities, conduct thorough evaluation, and create significant value:
Step 1: Opportunity Sourcing & Initial Screening
- Proprietary deal flow through established networks
- Industry mapping to identify target companies
- Preliminary business model evaluation
- Management team assessment
- Market sizing and growth trajectory analysis
- Competitive positioning review
- Initial financial review and valuation range
Step 2: Preliminary Due Diligence
- Detailed business model analysis
- Historical financial performance review
- Market opportunity verification
- Customer and supplier interviews
- Management team capabilities assessment
- Preliminary ESG screening
- Initial value creation hypothesis development
Step 3: Comprehensive Due Diligence
- Full financial and tax review
- Legal and regulatory compliance assessment
- Operational effectiveness evaluation
- Technology and systems assessment
- Environmental impact analysis
- Social responsibility verification
- Governance structure review
- Market and commercial positioning
Step 4: Investment Decision & Structuring
- Investment committee presentation and approval
- Final valuation determination
- Investment structure optimization
- Deal terms negotiation
- Legal documentation preparation
- Regulatory approval process
- Closing conditions establishment
Partner with Us
Required Documentation
• Company overview and history
• Product/service description
• Market analysis and competitive positioning
• Historical financial statements (3-5 years)
• Management team profiles
• Growth strategy overview
• Capital requirements and use of funds
• Exit potential analysis
Submission Process
1. Submit materials to investments@quantumassetmngt.com
2. Initial review completed within 10 business days
3. Preliminary feedback or additional information requests
4. Meeting with investment team for qualified opportunities
5. Preliminary term sheet for advancing opportunities
6. Comprehensive due diligence process initiation
7. Final investment decision
