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Overview
Quadrature Capital uses data science and software to trade automatically, leveraging decisions humans cannot match. It combines sophisticated data with powerful technology to design, test, and execute trading strategies with minimal human intervention. Founded by programmers, it focuses on automating a wide range of operations and building scalable, repeatable processes rather than relying on manual trading. Its goal is to extend automation across the business to improve efficiency, speed, and consistency in execution and decision-making.
About Quadrature Capital
Industries
Quantitative Finance
Financial Services
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2010
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Quadrature kept buying growth assets in 2026, including AMD and Circle positions.
- Adobe and AMD filings show conviction in AI-linked software and semiconductors.
- The £3m-per-head treasury hire signals liquidity sophistication and continued expansion ambitions.
What critics are saying
- Private ownership hides losses, leverage, and AUM; outsiders cannot verify resilience.
- Key-person risk is extreme: Setiya’s departures would destabilize trading, fundraising, and hiring.
- Competition from Citadel, Jane Street, and Millennium compresses alpha and raises compensation costs.
What makes Quadrature Capital unique
- Quadrature still attracts elite talent; Chris Maynard joined as head of treasury in 2026.
- The firm combines systematic trading with concentrated capital deployment across semiconductors, software, and crypto.
- Suneil Setiya and senior partners publicly control the culture, keeping decisions tightly centralized.
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Company News
Greg Skinner, co-founder of UK-based quantitative hedge fund Quadrature Capital, has acquired a 50% stake in UK-based renewable energy firm Ethical Power Group from Hive Energy.
Greg Skinner acquired 50% of Ethical Power Group from Hive Energy, including a £15 million working capital loan. Skinner, co-founder of Quadrature Capital, joins the board, while CEO Thomas Kneen retains 50% ownership. Ethical Power, a renewable energy firm, plans to expand in Italy and New Zealand. Hive Energy will continue collaborating on UK projects. The investment aims to enhance Ethical Power's growth and financial profile.
Chris Maynard has become Quadrature's head of treasury.
In June, it hired Simon Thornington, formerly a vice president in low latency execution engineering at Two Sigma, as a quant dev.
Finally, Quadrature Capital Ltd purchased a new stake in Apple Hospitality REIT in the 3rd quarter worth about $163,000.
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About Quadrature Capital
Industries
Quantitative Finance
Financial Services
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2010
Quadrature Capital is Hiring for 2 Jobs on Simplify!
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