We invest in people who build alpha.
HFTLABS partners with the smartest quants each year. We fund 100% of capital, deliver data + HFT infrastructure + BAQLABS backtesting, and you receive 60% of net profit from your strategies.
“We don’t invest in strategies, we invest in people.”
20 Quants / Year
We rigorously select a small cohort to invest deeply in.
60% to the Quant
You keep the majority of net profits generated by your algos.
100% Funded
We supply trading capital and absorb infra + data costs.
Powered by BAQLABS
1:1 market backtesting, HFT solutions, and research tooling.
What we provide
- Institutional data access and curation.
- HFT‑grade infrastructure, connectivity, and ops.
- BAQLABS backtesting with market‑replica simulations.
- Research support, risk oversight, and compliance.
- Dedicated capital allocation for validated algos.
What you bring
- Original research and hypothesis‑driven strategies.
- Clear edge articulation and robust validation.
- Discipline, iteration speed, and stewardship mindset.
- Willingness to collaborate and document rigorously.
- Long‑term alignment on risk and capital growth.
Incentives that fit
We only win when you do. 60% of net profit flows to the quant.
Small, elite cohort
20 partners per year ensures deep support and fast cycles.
From idea to live
BAQLABS reduces cycle time from research to deployment.
Partnership model
You research and build; we fund, equip, and scale. Profits are shared fairly and transparently.
Capital
We invest 100% of trading capital required for strategy deployment.
Profit Share
Quant receives 60% of net profit; HFTLABS covers infra and data.
Tooling
BAQLABS market‑replica backtesting, HFT connectivity, risk tooling.
Governance
Clear risk limits, change logs, and monthly reviews to scale responsibly.
Example lifecycle
- Submit profile + research summary.
- Technical interview + code and data review.
- Replication in BAQLABS, slippage + queue modeling.
- Risk committee approval + sandbox capital.
- Scale‑up on milestones; quarterly P&L distribution.
Our process
We don’t team up with everyone. Each year, we partner with twenty exceptional quants after rigorous vetting.
1) Application
Share your background, thesis areas, and evidence of edge. Quality over quantity.
2) Technical review
We evaluate research code, data hygiene, and methodology depth.
3) Replication
Independent replication inside BAQLABS; stress tests under market regimes.
4) Risk & capital
Define risk limits, execution venues, and sandbox capital to start.
5) Scale & share
Scale on milestones; distribute P&L monthly with transparent reporting.
Apply to partner
Tell us about your background and where you believe your edge lives. Keep it concise and concrete.
We invest in people
Strategies evolve. Character, rigor, and alignment compound. Our edge is the partnership.
Backtesting, reimagined
1:1 market replica with latency, queue positioning, and regime testing to lower the gap between sim and live.
Clear economics
We fund 100% of capital and infra. You receive 60% of net profits from your deployed algos.
FAQ
Who owns the IP?
You retain authorship of your research; production deployment occurs under HFTLABS governance with clear licensing and revenue‑share terms.
What markets?
We support futures, equities, and options infrastructure; venue support is driven by validated edge and compliance.
How fast is onboarding?
Typical path from application to sandbox is 3–6 weeks depending on replication complexity.
How many partners?
We select up to 20 quants per year to ensure deep, focused support.