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 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.
Our comprehensive 12-week curriculum is designed to transform promising traders into institutional-ready investment managers through intensive training, mentorship, and practical application.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 actual traders who have already partnered with RQSI and FundSeeder.
"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."
Seeded by RQSI Mar. 2025
"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."
Accelerated capital by RQSI Feb. 2025
"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."
Accelerated capital by RQSI Feb. 2025
Join leading companies in the trading and financial industry to support the next generation of trading talent through the FundSeeder Accelerator.
Become a PartnerOur 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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Submit your trading background, performance history, and strategy overview.
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Our team analyzes your trading metrics, risk management, and consistency.
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Selected candidates participate in a detailed interview with our selection committee.
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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
Complete the application form below or download the PDF application to apply offline.
Apply for September 2025 Cohort