Our Mission
Replace Speculation with Structure
We exist to help capital operate across borders with clarity, discipline, and accountability — applying institutional risk frameworks, quantitative analysis, and execution logic refined in developed markets to environments where such systems are often absent.
"We do not pursue opportunity for its own sake. We design frameworks that allow opportunity to be approached responsibly."
Why This Firm Was Founded
After more than three decades operating within global financial institutions across London and New York, our founder returned to Kenya and re-engaged directly with local capital markets.
What became immediately clear was not a lack of opportunity, but a lack of institutional-grade structure. Many of the challenges facing emerging and frontier markets — limited liquidity, inefficient pricing, fragmented execution, and misaligned risk — have long been addressed within developed markets through disciplined systems and capital architecture.
Nathaniel Capital Partners was established to bridge this gap through a UK-based platform designed for cross-border capital engagement.
Our Approach
We approach markets as systems, not stories.
Our work is guided by a consistent operating framework built around probability, risk control, and execution discipline.
Capital Structure Before Deployment
We assess how capital enters, exits, and behaves within a market before evaluating potential upside.
Liquidity Before Valuation
Pricing without liquidity is theoretical. Liquidity determines what can be executed, when, and at what cost.
Probability Before Conviction
Decisions are driven by likelihood and asymmetry, not narrative confidence.
Quantitative & Data-Led Analysis
We utilise institutional-grade quantitative models and AI-assisted analysis to study pricing behaviour, capital flows, and risk dynamics. These tools are used to inform decision frameworks, not to replace judgement or to generate speculative signals.
Proprietary methodologies not publicly disclosed.
Risk & Volatility
Volatility is treated as information rather than disruption. When analysed correctly, it provides insight into positioning, liquidity stress, and structural mispricing. Risk management, drawdown awareness, and capital preservation are embedded at every stage.
Leadership
Nathaniel Kimani
Founder & Chief Investment Strategist
Over 35 years of experience across global capital markets (London, New York).
Education
- LSE – Finance & Accounting
- LBS – Master in Finance
- Wharton – Advanced Investment Programmes
- CFA Charterholder
Background
Barclays Capital, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, Standard Chartered.
Florence Wamalwa
Senior Analyst & Execution Lead
Over 12 years of experience in international capital markets, execution integrity, and governance.
Education
- University of Nairobi – Finance & Economics
- LSE – Financial Risk Management
- HBS – Executive Programme
Role Focus
Execution pathways, investor qualification, allocation accuracy, compliance alignment.
Governance & Responsibility
Nathaniel Capital Partners operates with a strong emphasis on governance, documentation, and regulatory alignment. We engage only through appropriate structures and regulated counterparties where required, and we do not hold or custody client funds.