Our Business
Navigating Complex Waters with Precision & Foresight
Our Business
Navigating Complex Waters with Precision & Foresight
Our Business
QLA is a Family Office & Advisory Firm built for those who move the needle.
We operate where capital meets intelligence.
We advise family offices, private equity firms, UHNWIs, and institutional investors on strategic investments, capital allocation, and complex transactions across global private markets.
Together with our partners we vet opportunities, structure funds and transactions, lead 360° due diligence and cross-border M&A, raise capital, assess people and cap tables, run digital audits, and implement intelligence and risk frameworks — selectively, strategically, and with precision.
What We Do
Our network of partners includes global investment bankers, sworn auditors, smart city and IoT experts, cybersecurity specialists, M&A attorneys, digital due diligence advisors, financial consultants, capital raisers, deal strategists, innovation and technology centers, global VCs, family offices, as well as intelligence, security, and advisory firms.
To name a few: Cognitive Creators, CIB Robotics, EQUITON, Tyrion Partners and others.
Total transaction volume facilitated: over €3 trillion.
We advise stellar family offices, PE firms, institutional LPs, sports clubs/leagues, UHNWI/VIPs, corporates and GPs in:
– Smart structures for Wealth Protection, Fund formation, and Deal execution.
From €50m+ scope, selectively advise emerging €25M+ strategies with clear potential or anchor backing.
– M&A (buy/sell-side, cross-border, divestitures, JV).
Typically €50m+ EV.
– Deal review/advisory (assessed through a 360° lens).
Pricing depends on complexity
– Valuation, optimisation, financial modelling for capital-efficient outcomes.
– Financial
P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, projections, unit economics, funding terms, cap table, runway, GAAP/IFRS compliance, and financial red flags.
– People & culture
Org chart, leadership, incentives/KPIs, background checks, succession planning, governance, and talent density.
– Digital & reputation
Founder visibility, brand presence, tech stack, SEO, marketing ops, online reputation, and digital footprint.
– Tech/product
IP/patents, architecture, scalability, security, DevOps, tech debt, roadmap, documentation, and team capability.
– Operations
Processes, supply chain, cost centers, IT/ERP systems, automation, QA/QC, business continuity, risk controls, and vendor ops.
– Market/commerical
Market size, macro/micro trends, TAM/SAM/SOM, segmentation, positioning, pricing, customer metrics (CAC, LTV, churn), growth levers, brand, GTM strategy, competitive moat, benchmarking, exit landscape, and investor appetite.
– Legal
Corporate structure, IP, shareholder rights, contracts, litigation, regulatory compliance, GDPR, ESG, and employment/legal risks.
We catch Red Flags early that save millions for investors.
We look beyond the numbers. We integrate financial, technological, operational, legal, and strategic insights to deliver tailored solutions for family offices, fund managers, institutions, and UHNWIs alike.
a) Business Continuiti Management.
b) Digital Intelligence/Insights.
c) Cap Table Vetting.
d) Crisis Management (global/regional/national level)
e) GIM: Design & Implementation of a GSOC (global security ops centre)
f) Information Security (network infrastructure and posture)
g) ITSCM (review and monitor performance of subcontracted services and tools)
h) Legal, Information & Doc Management (design & implementation of internal rules & regulations).
i) Privacy and data protection (counter intelligence & monitoring).
j) VIP Security.
We are compliant with the NIS2 Security Framework.
a) Opportunities
– Exposure to private equity, private credit, and alternative strategies.
– Institutional governance, transparent reporting, and aligned interests.
b) Direct co-investments & capital deployment
– Buyouts, growth equity, infrastructure, and real assets projects.
– Typical initial ticket sizes from €5m-€20m+
– Seeking high-quality deal flow to deploy committed capital with strategic partners.
c) M&A, succession planning, liquidity advisory
– Buy/sell-side, cross-border M&A, divestitures, secondaries and JVs.
– Succession planning integrated with deal structuring to preserve and transition family legacy and wealth.
– Family governance frameworks and legacy advisory aligned with strategic transactions.
Verticals:
– Infrastructure & Smart Cities (IoT, Cyber, Robotics/AI, Industrial Tech, Mobility)
– Cleantech, Renewables, Energy Transition, DeepTech
– Real Assets (logistics, land, agritech), PropTech & Built Environment
– Finance & Fintech (alt lending, wealthtech, embedded finance)
– Media, Sports IP & Digital Platform
Geographies:
– Europe (DACH, CEE, Nordics, incl. UK and Israel)
– North America (U.S. & Canada)
– Middle East (UAE, Qatar)
Stages:
– Growth Stage (Series A+), Late-stage / Pre-IPO; selectively Seed with stellar fundamentals and strategic fit.
– Secondary transactions & Buyouts
– Asset carve-outs & infrastructure projects
Deal Sizes:
– Enterprise Value: €50m+
– Primary equity tickets: €10m–€100m+
– Secondaries & buyouts: €5m–€50m+
– Infrastructure & real asset projects: €25m–€500m+
We work with sophisticated capital providers and strategic investors focused on mid- to large-scale opportunities:
Debt:
– Unitranche / Mezzanine / Bond structures
– Private credit & direct lending, asset-backed or revenue-linked debt, structured credit
– Typical raise: €10m–€250m+
Equity:
– Series B to Pre-IPO rounds, strategic placements & co-investments, secondaries
– Typical ticket size: €5m–€100m+
– Target EV: €50m–€500m+
Hybrid:
– Equity + debt combinations, convertible instruments & equity kickers
– Infra/real asset capital stack structuring
– Typical blended raises: €15m–€100m+
Grants & public funding
– EU, EIS, and U.S. programs
– Advisory on grant matching & reporting
IPO/SPAC Advisory
– NYSE/NASDAQ listing preparation
– Brand valuation & investor narrative via QLA & Cognitive Creators
– Access to investment banker network, SPAC structuring via U.S. partners
Very selectively we work with founders that have strong fundamentals/scalable vision
Digital audit & positioning. Learn more from here.
– Benchmarking of branding, marketing, and investor materials
– Competitor and category positioning
– Actionable insights to boost traction and trust
Investor-ready strategy
– Cap table & financial model review
– Business model refinement and monetization logic
– Advisory on structuring, valuation, and funding strategy
Strategic support
– Go-to-market and sales strategy
– Strategic partnerships and growth hacks
– Ongoing advisory (monthly or mandate-based)
Capital access (very selective)
– For Series A/B+ companies with strong fundamentals
– Warm introductions to aligned investors
Ideal candidates:
a) Tech-driven or scalable businesses
b) Clear path to €10m+ revenue or exit
c) Coachable founders with high-integrity teams
d) Sectors: SaaS, infra/proptech, robotics/AI, cyber, cleantech/energy, but not limited.
Talk to Us
For any other questions or general enquiries please use the link below.
Family Office/Private Equity
QLA family office is currently structuring its first private vehicle: private credit infrastructure fund with equity kickers.
We engage in a discreet, thesis-driven investment practice focused on high-conviction opportunities across private markets. We selectively originate and structure transactions — each opportunity is assessed through a 360° lens.
Focus areas:
- Infrastructure, Smart Cities, Agritech
- Energy, Renewables, Cleantech
- Robotics/AI, Cyber
- Sports & Media
Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee or indicate future results. Any historical returns, projected returns, or probability forecasts may not reflect actual future performance. Although the data we use from third parties is considered reliable, we cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
Neither Christopher Voolaid, QLA nor any of its affiliates provide tax advice and do not represent in any manner that the outcomes described herein will result in any particular tax consequence. Offers to sell, or solicitations of offers to buy, any security can only be made through official offering documents that contain important information about investment objectives, risks, fees and expenses. Prospective investors should consult with a tax, legal and/or financial adviser before making any investment decision.
Christopher Voolaid and at QLA, we believe success relies on work ethic, knowledge, and consistency. By using the information on this website, you agree to assume full responsibility for your results.
For additional important risks, disclosures, and information, please visit https://qla.ee/disclosures
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General Info: info@qla.ee
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