A 3‑month intensive program for the world's top traders—culminating in an exclusive Demo Day at the Uncorrelated Conference, Miami 2026

Apply for September 2025 Cohort

Highly selective:
Less than 1% of applicants are accepted into our program

Program Overview

The FundSeeder Accelerator is designed to identify and nurture the world's most promising trading talent, providing them with the resources, mentorship, and capital connections they need to succeed.

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3-Month Program

Intensive training, mentorship, and development focused on trading strategy refinement, risk management, and capital raising.

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Elite Mentorship

Direct guidance from industry veterans, successful fund managers, and trading professionals with decades of experience.

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Demo Day

Present your trading strategy to a curated audience of institutional investors, family offices, and allocators at the exclusive Uncorrelated Conference in Miami.

Program Curriculum

Our comprehensive 12-week curriculum is designed to transform promising traders into institutional-ready investment managers through intensive training, mentorship, and practical application.

Program Structure

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    Weeks 1-4: Foundation

    Establish core principles of institutional-grade trading, risk management, and portfolio construction.

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     Weeks 5-8: Development

    Refine trading strategies, develop operational infrastructure, and prepare for institutional due diligence.

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    Weeks 9-12: Presentation

    Perfect your pitch, create compelling marketing materials, and prepare for Demo Day at the Uncorrelated Conference.

Program Components

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    Core Curriculum Sessions - Twice weekly structured learning modules

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    Mentor Office Hours - Weekly 1:1 sessions with industry veterans

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    Pitch Workshops - Develop and refine your presentation to investors

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    Networking Events - Connect with industry professionals and potential

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    Operational Setup - Guidance on legal, compliance, and business structure

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    Demo Day - Present to a curated audience of institutional investors

Meet Your Mentors

Learn from world-class traders and industry veterans who have built successful careers in global markets.

Jack D. Schwager

Market Wizards author & Co-Founder of FundSeeder

Jack Schwager is the author of the Market Wizards series and co-founder of FundSeeder. He has spent over four decades interviewing and studying top traders worldwide. Schwager advises on curriculum design, trader selection criteria, and the educational framework of the FundSeeder Accelerator. He earned a B.A. in economics from Brooklyn College and an M.A. from Brown University.

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Educational Curriculum & Trader Mentorship

MANAGER SELECTION CATEGORY

Market Wizards Author & Co-Founder of FundSeeder

Neil Ramsey

Founder, RQSI

Neil Ramsey is Founder & CEO of Ramsey Quantitative Systems, Inc. (RQSI), where he leads the development of quantitative and systematic trading models and strategic direction. In late 2024, RQSI acquired FundSeeder, and Ramsey integrates cutting-edge analytics and platform innovation to identify and seed top trading talent. With over 38 years in the alternative investment industry, he has seeded and managed multiple funds including the RQSI FundSeeder Harvest Fund. Ramsey holds an M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University and a B.E. in Engineering, summa cum laude.

CATEGORY

Quantitative Strategy Development & Platform Leadership

MANAGER SELECTION CATEGORY

Systematic & Multi-Strategy Integration

Jan Bo Jakobsen

Return Advisors Ltd.

Jan Bo Jakobsen, Ph.D., is Managing Director at Return Advisors Ltd., where he advises institutional investors on liquid absolute-return portfolios. He previously served as Chief Portfolio Manager and Partner at Nordea Investment Management, delivering asset-allocation and investment solutions. Jan Bo holds an M.Sc. in Economics from the University of Aarhus and a Ph.D. in Financial Economics from the University of Southampton, and was a tenured Professor of Finance at Copenhagen Business School.

CATEGORY

Institutional Investment Consulting & Liquid Absolute Return Strategies

MANAGER SELECTION CATEGORY

Andy Volz

Clear Street

Andy Volz is Chief Commercial Officer at Clear Street, overseeing all sales, distribution, and new business initiatives. He joined Clear Street after serving as COO at Jones Trading and Head of Prime Services Sales at Wells Fargo, bringing nearly 15 years of financial services leadership. At Clear Street, he leads the firm’s commercial strategy to deepen client relationships and identify market opportunities.

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Prime Brokerage & Trading Infrastructure

MANAGER SELECTION CATEGORY

Charles Ecalle

Alumia

Charles Ecalle is a Co-Founder and Managing Director at Alumia, bringing over 25 years of experience in asset management, private equity, and risk management. He has led roles at Tailor AM and Amundi before co-founding Alumia, where he helps hedge funds, family offices, and ultra-high-net-worth clients raise international assets and deploy capital in both liquid and illiquid strategies.

CATEGORY

Asset Management & Capital Raising

MANAGER SELECTION CATEGORY

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Why Join Our Accelerator

We provide everything you need to take your trading career to the next level and connect with institutional capital.

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Capital Connections

Direct introductions to institutional investors, family offices, and allocators looking for emerging trading talent.

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Community Access

Join an exclusive network of elite traders, mentors, and industry professionals for ongoing support and collaboration.

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Strategy Refinement

Work with industry experts to optimize your trading approach, risk management, and performance metrics.

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Structured Curriculum

Follow a proven roadmap designed to transform promising traders into institutional-ready investment managers.

What Our Trader's Are Saying

Hear from actual traders who have already partnered with RQSI and FundSeeder.

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"FundSeeder has been critical to our growth as an emerging quantitative manager. Each allocator we've been connected to is a high-value, personal relationship whose investment goals align with our strategy. This allows us to avoid dozens of screening calls and focus our effort on building the right relationships."

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Systematic QQQ Trader

Seeded by RQSI Mar. 2025

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"FundSeeder’s support enabled us to launch with significantly more resources than originally planned, accelerating our path to scale. Additionally, RQSI's knowledge and experience has been invaluable in establishing the proper compliance and regulatory structure for our operations and trading activities."

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Relative Value Crack Spread Trader

Accelerated capital by RQSI Feb. 2025

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"Our experience with RQSI has been very positive, providing us with unique opportunities to engage with top-tier talent and a forward-thinking community. FundSeeder helped us raise capital and introduce us to new investors, but also helped improve our connectivity to execution platforms and brokers."

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Intraday Quant Futures Trader

Accelerated capital by RQSI Feb. 2025

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Partnership Opportunities

Join leading companies in the trading and financial industry to support the next generation of trading talent through the FundSeeder Accelerator.

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Application Process

Our highly selective process ensures we identify traders with exceptional potential and the right mindset for success. Less than 1% of applicants are accepted.

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Online Application

Submit your trading background, performance history, and strategy overview.

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Performance Review

Our team analyzes your trading metrics, risk management, and consistency.

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Interview

Selected candidates participate in a detailed interview with our selection committee.

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Final Selection

Top traders are invited to join the 3-month accelerator program.

Program Timeline

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Program Start

September 2025

Orientation week and foundation phase begins

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Foundation Phase

October 2025

Core curriculum focused on strategy refinement and risk management

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Development Phase

November 2025

Operational setup and performance reporting implementation

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Presentation Phase

December 2025

Pitch development and investor presentation preparation

Applications for September 2025 Cohort are now open

Complete the application form below or download the PDF application to apply offline.

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