A 3‑month intensive program for the world's top traders—culminating in an exclusive Demo Day at the Uncorrelated Conference, Miami • 2025
Apply for September 2025 CohortHighly selective:
Less than 1% of applicants are accepted into our program
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.
Intensive training, mentorship, and development focused on trading strategy refinement, risk management, and capital raising.
Direct guidance from industry veterans, successful fund managers, and trading professionals with decades of experience.
Present your trading strategy to a curated audience of institutional investors, family offices, and allocators at the exclusive Uncorrelated Conference in Miami.
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.
Establish core principles of institutional-grade trading, risk management, and portfolio construction.
Refine trading strategies, develop operational infrastructure, and prepare for institutional due diligence.
Perfect your pitch, create compelling marketing materials, and prepare for Demo Day at the Uncorrelated Conference.
Core Curriculum Sessions - Twice weekly structured learning modules
Mentor Office Hours - Weekly 1:1 sessions with industry veterans
Pitch Workshops - Develop and refine your presentation to investors
Networking Events - Connect with industry professionals and potential
Operational Setup - Guidance on legal, compliance, and business structure
Demo Day - Present to a curated audience of institutional investors
Learn from world-class traders and industry veterans who have built successful careers in global markets.
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.
Emanuel Balarie is Co-Founder of FundSeeder and Senior Vice President of Business Development at RQSI. He co-leads the FundSeeder Accelerator, a program designed to identify and nurture emerging trading talent, connecting undiscovered traders with institutional capital. Prior, he authored Commodities for Every Portfolio and built extensive relationships in managed futures and global macro. Balarie holds a degree in Political Science and International Relations from the University of California, Berkeley.
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.
We provide everything you need to take your trading career to the next level and connect with institutional capital.
Direct introductions to institutional investors, family offices, and allocators looking for emerging trading talent.
Join an exclusive network of elite traders, mentors, and industry professionals for ongoing support and collaboration.
Work with industry experts to optimize your trading approach, risk management, and performance metrics.
Follow a proven roadmap designed to transform promising traders into institutional-ready investment managers.
Hear from traders and industry experts who have experienced the FundSeeder Accelerator program.
"The FundSeeder Accelerator transformed my trading career. The mentorship and connections I gained led to a $5M allocation from a family office I met at Demo Day. The program's focus on risk management and institutional-grade operations was exactly what I needed."
Systematic Trader, 2025 Cohort
"As someone who had been trading independently for years, I was skeptical about what I could learn. The program exceeded my expectations. The curriculum filled critical gaps in my knowledge, especially around institutional reporting and capital raising. Worth every penny."
Discretionary Macro Trader, 2024 Cohort
"As an allocator, I've been consistently impressed with the caliber of traders coming through the FundSeeder program. They demonstrate a level of professionalism and risk awareness that's rare among emerging managers. We've funded three graduates so far, all performing exceptionally well."
CIO, Meridian Capital Partners
Join leading companies in the trading and financial industry to support the next generation of trading talent through the FundSeeder Accelerator.
View All MentorsOur highly selective process ensures we identify traders with exceptional potential and the right mindset for success. Less than 1% of applicants are accepted.
Submit your trading background, performance history, and strategy overview.
Our team analyzes your trading metrics, risk management, and consistency.
Selected candidates participate in a detailed interview with our selection committee.
Top traders are invited to join the 3-month accelerator program.
Orientation week and foundation phase begins
Core curriculum focused on strategy refinement and risk management
Operational setup and performance reporting implementation
Pitch development and investor presentation preparation
