Leonteq becomes an Alquant client

Swiss fintech Leonteq is launching three exchange-traded products (ETPs+) on proprietary indices using quantitative risk signals from Vaud based startup Alquant (Leonteq Alquant Dynamic US Equity Index, Leonteq Alquant Dynamic Tech Equity Index and Leonteq Alquant Long-Short US Index). These products combine Alquant's state-of-the-art quantitative risk signals and Leonteq's expertise in structuring products and investable indices.

Alquant currently serves over 50 clients, spanning various services including quantitative investment products, quant-as-a-service, and automated investment reporting. While the startup does not specify client numbers for each service, the company reckons that this partnership with Leonteq is a prime example within its quant-as-a-service offerings. Speaking of the collaboration, co-founder Quang Pham says to Startupticker.ch: “We supply Leonteq with our proprietary risk management engine for managing their Exchange Traded Products (ETPs). In addition to Leonteq, our quant-as-a-service is utilized by diverse financial institutions like external asset managers, family offices, pension funds, and private banks.”

Demand appears promising in the upcoming months, particularly for the company’s quant-as-a-service offering. The co-founder adds: “Given the traction we've been experiencing, coupled with our current results and prospective projects, we're optimistic about surpassing our targets for this year. Additionally, we anticipate onboarding more significant financial institutions, further expanding our client base.”

Alquant embodies the concept of "Beyond Asset Management". Originally founded as a modern quantitative asset manager, its journey began by building a comprehensive, technology-enabled infrastructure from the ground up. This infrastructure encompasses the entire asset management value chain, from quantitative research and idea generation to the launch of investment products and advanced, interactive reporting. Over time, the team has seen a growing interest from other asset managers in certain elements of its value chain, such as its quantitative research, algorithmic signals for developing systematic investment strategies, performance analysis and interactive reporting. Alquant’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and technological expertise enable it to offer these components as stand-alone services and fulfil a wide range of needs on a large scale. It is this adaptability and technological innovation that sets the company apart in the industry.

Expanding presence in Switzerland

For the upcoming year, Alquant is focused on expanding its presence within Switzerland, further establishing its foothold in the local market. Simultaneously, the team is diligently crafting its internationalization roadmap, outlining strategic steps to extend its reach beyond Swiss borders. This dual approach of consolidating its domestic base while preparing for global expansion is pivotal for its next phase of growth. The company does not rely on further fundraising.

Alquant was founded in 2018. In addition to its core team of 8 professionals, the company has a board of two independent directors. Co-founder Quang Pham adds: “We also benefit from the expertise of an expert group that includes notable figures such as Prof. Dr. Erich Walter Farkas, the Program Director of the Master of Science UZH ETH in Quantitative Finance.”

(ES)