Strategy
Strategy and investment criteria
Strategy
Quantum Ventures invests between CHF 500k and CHF 7 million in shares in companies preferably located in Europe.
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Start-Up (selectively)
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Growth, expansion and acquisition
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Management Purchase / Buying
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Innovation (selectively)
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Opportunities
The main focus of Quantum Ventures is financing the growth and expansion of technology companies.
Profitable companies with a turnover of between CHF 2 and 100 million.
Quantum Ventures participates with equity as a long-term entrepreneurial partner
Quantum Ventures participates as main investor and co-investor in Management Buyout / Buying
Financing growth:
Quantum Ventures invests as a leading investor and co-investor with a particular focus on high-growth technology companies in the following sectors:
Quantum technologies:
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Communications.
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Computing.
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Sensors.
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Simulators.
Alternative Investments:
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Real Estate.
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Alternative medicine.
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Loans.
Investment Criteria for Early and Late-Stage Investments
The previous requirements for participation by Quantum Ventures AG during a company's growth phase include promising products in an expanding market and a trusted entrepreneurial team. A team with the ability to achieve sustainable growth in the value of the company. As a major minority shareholder, Quantum Ventures AG typically has a seat on the board of directors.
For growth financing the focus is on:
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Potential for long-term and sustainable value add.
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Entrepreneurial partnership with a convincing management team.
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Companies which focus on innovative technologies and processes.
Previous requirements for an investment are:
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The existence of a marketable product with a clearly distinguishable unique selling proposition (USP).
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The achievement of a positive cash-flow within a few years.
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A realistic exit scenario.
