About Us

Why HQK Exists

We built this for ourselves, then realised others needed it too.

Our founders spent decades in private banking, institutional investment, and venture building. When we needed sophisticated wealth management, we found three options: paternalistic banks, limited boutiques, or platforms captive to house products.

So we built what was missing: systematic strategies validated through AI, Luxembourg structures for consolidation, and dynamic capital solutions—all integrated, all curated globally.

For ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs, and families building their next chapter.

The Team

 

Harish Phoolwani brings 20+ years managing sophisticated wealth across Europe and the Middle East, including 11 years at Standard Chartered Private Bank. Deep expertise in wealth structuring, portfolio optimization, hedge funds, and alternative investments for family offices and institutional investors.

Our team

 

Kieran Soni built and scaled businesses across hospitality, healthcare, real estate, finance, and technology over 18 years. Co-founded ventures. Deployed growth capital. Led companies through growth inflection points. Operational expertise from someone who's done it.

Our team

 

Quinten Swartberg brings institutional investment leadership with systematic, data-driven approach. Led portfolio construction and systematic strategies at European analytics and investment firms. Creates, curates, and optimises all HQK investment strategies with institutional discipline.

Our team

 

Kenny Powar brings 25+ years advising leading global brands and fast-growth ventures. Combines design, technology, and strategic thinking to help ambitious organisations scale. Digital transformation expertise.

What We Believe

Exceptional outcomes are not found – they are architected. True wealth creation requires the marriage of seasoned expertise with systematic discipline.

We operate at the intersection where institutional experience meets entrepreneurial drive. Our principals invest alongside clients, ensuring every decision reflects the same conviction we apply to our own capital.

Technology amplifies our expertise but never replaces the human judgment that decades of experience provides.

Domain Expertise + Systematic Precision = Enduring Advantage

How We Work

Our principals are involved in every client relationship. You work directly with people who have capital invested alongside yours and the ability to act immediately.

We’ve built a curated ecosystem of world-class partners – global institutions for custody and administration, next-generation platforms for execution and strategies.

Our open architecture means if your existing relationships are superior, we integrate them. We recommend what’s best for your situation, not what’s easiest for us.

Let's Talk

60-minute confidential consultation. We’ll discuss your situation, explain our approach, and assess mutual fit honestly.

No obligation. No sales pressure. Direct conversation with principals.