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 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 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.

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.

Neil Ramsey

Founder, RQSI

With decades of experience in systematic trading and volatility strategies, Neil has built a reputation for developing innovative approaches to market analysis. His expertise in quantitative methods and risk management provides participants with cutting-edge insights.

Emanuel Balarie

FundSeeder / RQSI

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

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.

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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 traders and industry experts who have experienced the FundSeeder Accelerator program.

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"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."

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Sarah Chen

Systematic Trader, 2025 Cohort

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"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."

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Marcus Johnson

Discretionary Macro Trader, 2024 Cohort

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"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."

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Elena Vasquez

CIO, Meridian Capital Partners

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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

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