Aquatic Capital Management

Aquatic Capital Management

Quantitative investment manager using predictive models

Overview

Aquatic Capital Management builds quantitative investment strategies for institutional clients using proprietary research and advanced financial models to predict market movements. Its main product is data-driven investment models and signals derived from cutting-edge research, which help hedge funds, pension funds, and other large investors make informed trading decisions. The models are developed by a team of researchers and engineers who work in a meritocratic, collaborative environment, leveraging technology to avoid legacy constraints and stay agile in changing markets. Revenue comes from offering these performance-driven investment strategies and insights to clients. Unlike firms tied to old platforms, Aquatic emphasizes rapid iteration, top talent, and a culture that supports ongoing innovation. The company’s goal is to deliver highly accurate predictions and superior investment results by continuously improving its models and research capabilities.

About Aquatic Capital Management

Simplify's Rating
Why Aquatic Capital Management is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Fintech

AI & Machine Learning

Quantitative Finance

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Team expanded to 125 staff since 2018, fueling rapid R&D innovation.
  • Offices in Chicago, New York, London expand global institutional client reach.
  • Recent David Harks hire bolsters engineering for systematic long-bias strategies.

What critics are saying

  • Citadel poaches ex-founders and engineers like Harks, eroding research edge.
  • Two Sigma's superior AI models capture Aquatic's institutional AUM.
  • SEC audits long-bias funds post-2025 volatility trigger redemption outflows.

What makes Aquatic Capital Management unique

  • Aquatic builds proprietary prediction machine using VAST Data for AI-driven alpha generation.
  • Ex-Citadel founders enable agile operations free from legacy platforms.
  • Meritocratic Chicago-based culture attracts top researchers and engineers.

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Benefits

Vacation

Mentoring and development programs

Weekly happy hours

Daily catered meals

Company News

MarketBeat
May 14th, 2025
Acacia Research (NASDAQ:ACTG) Upgraded by StockNews.com to "Hold" Rating

Finally, Aquatic Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Acacia Research in the fourth quarter worth $82,000.

Offshore Magazine
Sep 10th, 2024
Motive Offshore acquires Acteon's Aquatic business

Motive Offshore Group, which specializes in rental, inspection and engineering equipment for the energy sector, has acquired Aquatic, a specialist in laying and retrieving flexible products from the seabed.

eFinancialCareers
May 16th, 2024
The "extremely kind" new hedge fund with an ex-Citadel founder has been hiring

This month, Aquatic hired David Harks as a software engineer.

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