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§ Hedge Fund · Melbourne, Australia
Unhedged is a technology company.
Unhedged offers an app-based investment platform leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms for portfolio management. It deploys quantitative strategies, continuously monitoring and optimizing investments in US stocks and ETFs. Processing millions of daily data points, this ensures rapid, bias-free decisions, moving beyond static portfolio allocations. The platform’s core capability lies in delivering dynamic, algorithm-driven portfolio adjustments.
Founded in 2020 by Peter Bakker, Glenn Vanbavinckhove, and Saskia Albers, Unhedged stemmed from their backgrounds in hedge funds, investment banking, and consulting. Recognizing algorithmic trading's institutional exclusivity, they aimed to democratize these advanced strategies, making institutional-grade investment tools available to individuals. This insight drove their mission to bridge the gap between sophisticated financial techniques and the broader investing public.
The platform targets everyday investors pursuing financial independence and enhanced long-term returns. Unhedged's vision fosters equitable wealth opportunities by broadening access to performance-driven investment tools. It redefines wealth management via a success-fee model, aligning incentives directly with investor outcomes and aiming to make high-level investing accessible and effective for a wider audience.
Unhedged has raised $5.3M across 3 funding rounds.
Unhedged has raised $5.3M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Unhedged has raised $5.3M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Unhedged's investors include Loyal VC.
Unhedged has raised $5.3M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $3.1M Other Equity in March 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2022 | $3.1M Venture Round | — | — | Announced |
| Jun 22, 2021 | $1.7M Venture Round | — | — | Announced |
| Apr 23, 2021 | $500K Pre Seed | Loyal VC | — | Announced |
Unhedged is an Australian fintech company offering a mobile app-based robo-adviser that uses AI-driven algorithms for automated trading and portfolio management, aiming to outperform market benchmarks while making advanced strategies accessible to everyday investors.[1][2][3] It serves retail investors in Australia, particularly those seeking simple, transparent, and affordable long-term investing without manual stock picking, solving problems like emotional biases in decision-making and high fees in traditional wealth management by charging performance-based fees instead of static ones.[2][3] The app supports iOS and Android platforms, features constant algorithm optimization, preset or customizable strategies, flexible deposits/withdrawals, and has gained traction among thousands of Aussie investors since its product launch in December 2020.[1][2][4]
Unhedged emerged from Melbourne, Australia, as a next-generation robo-adviser focused on democratizing algorithmic investing previously reserved for the ultra-wealthy.[1][4] While specific founders are not detailed in available sources, the team is driven by a mission to create equal wealth opportunities through performance-based fees and dynamic AI portfolios rather than static ones.[3] The company launched its product in December 2020, quickly building trust among thousands of Australian investors via a simple mobile app that emphasizes ease and bias-free automation.[2][4] Early momentum came from positioning itself against traditional wealth management's "fees for doing nothing," liberating advanced tools for retail users.[3]
Unhedged stands out in the robo-advisory space through these key features:
Unhedged rides the global surge in robo-advisors and AI-driven fintech, accelerated by retail investing booms post-2020 and demand for low-cost, automated alternatives to human advisors amid rising market volatility.[1][4] Its timing aligns perfectly with Australia's growing fintech ecosystem and widespread mobile adoption, enabling broad access to sophisticated tools during a period of democratized finance influenced by apps like those in the U.S. "meme stock" era. Market forces favoring it include investor aversion to high fees (traditional wealth management often charges regardless of performance) and AI's maturation for bias-free trading, positioning Unhedged to expand equal wealth opportunities in a sector projected to grow as retail participation rises.[3] By influencing the ecosystem, it pressures incumbents to innovate toward performance-based models and empowers underserved Aussie investors.
Unhedged is poised for expansion by scaling its AI algorithms to more asset classes and international markets beyond Australia, capitalizing on AI advancements in predictive analytics and regulatory tailwinds for fintech accessibility.[1][2] Trends like deeper AI integration, personalized robo-advisory, and performance-fee standards will shape its path, potentially boosting user growth amid economic uncertainty where bias-free automation shines. Its influence may evolve from a niche Aussie player to a global contender, redefining retail investing—starting with algorithms that truly level the playing field for wealth creation.[3]