FAQs

We prioritize seamless, digital-first experiences by ensuring a smooth and efficient process for account creation and investment. You will be guided to provide or verify any required information and to complete the necessary acknowledgments electronically.

In the EU, a “qualified investor” in the context of a natural person generally includes anyone who meets one or more of the following criteria:

• Has a personal gross income exceeding €100,000 (or €150,000 with a spouse) for each of the past two years, with a reasonable expectation of the same for the current year, OR

• Has financial assets exceeding €500,000, excluding their primary residence, OR

• Demonstrates sufficient financial knowledge and experience, validated by a financial institution, to assess investment merits and risks.

For income verification, an individual must meet the threshold consistently for the past two years either alone or with a spouse, without mixing individual and joint incomes unless married within this period. For married persons, the income requirement may be met through joint income during the years they were married, and individual income for the years prior.

In addition, certain entities may qualify as professional clients, based on the EU Prospectus Regulation’s definition of qualified investors. Depending on your circumstances, the following entities may be relevant:

• Any trust or entity with financial assets exceeding €5 million, provided it was not established solely for purchasing the securities in question and its investment decisions are guided by a person with appropriate financial expertise, OR

• Any entity (such as a corporation, partnership, or investment fund) with total investments of over €5 million, not formed solely to purchase the securities in question, OR

• Any entity where all equity owners are qualified investors.

In this context, a “sophisticated investor” is defined as a person or entity with adequate knowledge and experience in financial and business matters to evaluate the merits and risks of an investment, and the issuer offering the securities has a reasonable basis to believe this.

There are several options for types of entities/accounts you can use when investing in our funds. You may invest as an Individual, Jointly, through a Private Limited Company (e.g., OÜ, GmbH, SARL), Public Limited Company (e.g., AG, S.A., N.V.), Corporation, Partnership, Pension Fund, Cooperative, Societas Europaea (SE), or Trust.

If you have an existing pension plan or a similar retirement account from a previous employer, it is likely that you will be able to self-direct all or a portion of it into our investment vehicles.

Check with your current pension provider to see if they allow you to self-direct your retirement account. If the answer is yes, please contact a member of our investor relations team by email at investors@qla.ee or call us at +44 20 7959 2156, and we will introduce you to one of the custodians we work with who can assist you in investing in alternative assets using your retirement funds.

We do not provide tax advice or specific reporting services. However, the type of tax documents you receive will depend on the investment vehicle you choose. If you invest into qualified fund, you will receive a Partnership Tax Statement or equivalent, which provides detailed information on your share of the fund’s taxable income according to the relevant EU regulations. Our goal is to finalize all tax statements annually by March 31; however, we may rely on external reporting and may require additional time to furnish the documents to the investor’s best advantage. Consequently, you may need to obtain one or more extensions for filing your tax returns, though this is not our intention.

If you invest in a new non-qualified vehicle, you will receive an Annual Income Statement detailing the amount of distributions received, categorizing these distributions as either income or a return of capital. This statement will be provided to you by January 31 each year in compliance with EU tax reporting requirements.

Yes, you can invest in our qualified fund even if you live outside the EU. Depending on the structure of your investment, different documentation may be required. We have a wide range of international investors across our funds. For our non-qualified vehicle, however, only EU residents or entities may invest, including EU citizens, residents, partnerships, corporations, entities, estates, or trusts within the EU.

The General Partner’s (GP) commitment is assessed on a deal-by-deal basis, influenced by factors such as lender requirements, participation from Limited Partners (LPs), market conditions, geographical focus, and acquisition timelines.

There is no predetermined percentage for GP contributions. In some investments, the GP may commit up to 3% of the total equity capital, while in others, the commitment may be as low as 1%.

The GP evaluates each opportunity with the flexibility to fully capitalize the investment independently if needed and, on occasion, proceeds in this manner. When this occurs, the GP may subsequently open the investment to LPs. Should no additional investors participate — which has yet to happen— the GP remains positioned to hold the entire investment, reaffirming its conviction in the opportunity.

Targeted returns vary by asset class and investment strategy. For example, stabilized, income-generating investments like bonds may target lower but consistent returns, while growth-focused equity and venture capital (VC) investments often aim for higher returns over the long term.

Early-stage or VC investments typically have higher risk, and therefore may target high double-digit returns but with potential for lower near-term distributions as funds are reinvested for growth.

Conversely, more conservative investments, such as high-grade bonds, generally aim for lower, steady returns in exchange for reduced risk.

These targets are aspirational and actual returns may be higher or lower, with potential for partial or total loss of capital.

Investing always involves risk, and individual results will depend on market conditions, asset type, and specific investment circumstances.

The frequency of distributions depends on the specific investment vehicle.

For some investment vehicles, distributions may occur during acquisition, sale, or buyout events, while others may offer annual or monthly contributions.

Distribution frequency can be influenced by various factors, including the cash flow generated by the underlying assets and any necessary capital expenditures. In certain situations, cash flow may not support regular distributions.

Furthermore, investments with a focus on growth or strategic repositioning may prioritize reinvestment over immediate distributions to enhance long-term value.

As an advisor, understanding our fee structure is key to aligning with clients’ best interests. It’s straightforward and designed to empower, not hinder.

Fees vary depending on the deal, but they’re typically set before any transaction.

With many of our opportunities, your clients won’t pay broker or intermediary fees, ensuring a direct connection to the investment.

Our transaction fees typically fall between 1% and 7%, tailored to factors like deal size, structure, timeline, and complexity. This transparency allows clients to navigate their investment choices with confidence and clarity, ensuring they are positioned for success.