Our Investment Approach
Systematic. Strategic. Stewardship-Driven.
At TMC, we invest with a singular purpose: to unlock long-term capital flows between the U.S. and Africa in a way that supports sustainable growth and builds enduring value for institutional investors on both sides of the Atlantic.
Inspired by the endowment model and grounded in quantitative discipline, our approach blends systematic strategies with deep market insight, local context, and high-conviction partnerships. We focus on building resilient, globally diversified portfolios that thrive over time—not just across market cycles, but across generations.
How We Invest
We believe alpha is born at the frontier—where data is sparse, capital is scarce, and insight is a competitive edge. TMC applies advanced research, robust factor modeling, and structured engagement with institutional partners to capitalize on market inefficiencies in underallocated regions, particularly in Francophone Africa.
We take a hybrid investment approach:
- Systematic Public Market Strategies, capturing macroeconomic and factor-based signals across regions.
- Alternative Private Market Strategies, sourcing unique real asset and growth equity opportunities through our on-the-ground networks.
- Outsourced CIO Advisory, helping African institutions build globally diversified portfolios with world-class risk and return characteristics.
Our dedicated research and sourcing teams work collaboratively to identify overlooked, high-potential opportunities—often in markets that require both intellectual and operational edge.
Our Investment Tenets
Equity Bias
We favor equity-linked exposures as long-term growth engines and see public and private equities as essential to achieving intergenerational goals.
Diversification at the core
We structure portfolios to withstand volatility and capture upside across global cycles through thoughtful risk balancing, not over-diversification.
Active & Systematic
We blend disciplined, data-driven strategies with selective active engagement—especially where markets are inefficient and local expertise is critical.
Alternative Investing, Reimagined
We view alternative strategies not as asset classes, but as opportunity sets that require strong networks, superior judgment, and rigorous due diligence.
What We Look for in Investment Partners
We seek managers, co-investors, and counterparties who are builders: owner-operators with long-term vision, domain expertise, and a commitment to transparency.
The best partners are those who operate with integrity, invest with conviction, and create real economic value. We aim to be more than allocators—we are strategic collaborators who bring research, capital, and credibility to every relationship.