About Pi Associates
We are a technology-driven investment firm operating at the intersection of quantitative trading and applied AI where we deploy a diverse range of investment strategies across asset classes and timeframes.
We work like a tech company — building software, data pipelines, and agents — and think like a fund, with deep respect for risk, capital, and market reality.
We believe systems beat heroics. Humans design and judge; machines execute and scale.
We value first-principles thinking, intellectual honesty, and long-term durability over hype or short-term wins.
Systems Over Heroics
We combine the rigor of academic research with the pragmatism of real-world trading. Our approach is systematic: we design processes that can be tested, validated, and scaled.
Founded as Vietquant, we have evolved into Pi Associates – a name that reflects our mathematical foundations and our commitment to precision in everything we do.
Evolution of Excellence
From traditional quantitative trading to AI-native investment management
Genesis
Founded as a traditional quantitative investment fund, establishing the foundation for systematic trading strategies.
Rebranding
Evolved into Pi Associates, reflecting our mathematical precision and expanded vision for AI-driven investing.
Machine Learning Integration
Pioneered machine learning in feature engineering, developing proprietary methods to extract and cluster exclusive market signals.
Reinforcement Learning
Deployed reinforcement learning algorithms in portfolio management and alpha generation, enabling adaptive decision-making systems.
Agentic Systems
Introduced agentic AI systems and genetic algorithms for autonomous model generation and strategy evolution.
Multi-Agent Architecture
Fully integrated multi-agent frameworks across all trading operations, achieving comprehensive AI-native investment management.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Insight & Experience
Insight and experiences are our most critical intellectual properties. We accumulate knowledge through rigorous research and real-world application.
Data-Driven Decisions
Data-driven decision making is the most critical way to facilitate sound investment choices. We let evidence guide our actions.
Asymmetric Returns
Permanent capital needs asymmetric upside and bounded downside. We design strategies that protect capital while capturing opportunities.