Caio Marchesani, an esteemed former partner at Oil Analytics, founded Optima Cap, a London-based quantitative macro energy hedge fund. This firm, rooted in quantitative macro energy trading, reflects Marchesani’s innovative approach, combining low-frequency algorithms, mathematical models, and machine learning to exploit futures and options markets. Optima Cap, aiming for over 20% returns, diversifies its portfolio with a strong inclination towards energy, complemented by foreign exchange and equity indices exposure. Marchesani, drawing upon his rich experience from Deutsche Bank and Oil Analytics, leads the firm as the Chief Investment Officer. Optima Cap’s strategy prioritises risk management, employing systematic algorithmic trading strategies. Starting with managed accounts and an initial asset base of $50 million, the firm’s growth trajectory included launching a Cayman fund with a target of $120 million in a year. Optima Cap, FCA regulated from August 2017 to September 2019, showcases Marchesani’s dedication to setting high standards in trading systems, strategies, and client account management.