About Us
PharVision Capital was founded in 2020 in Chicago, IL as a systematic long-short, market-neutral, factor-neutral investment fund, capturing opportunities in the US-listed equity markets. PharVision is looking to deliver superior uncorrelated returns to investors, i.e. pure alpha, through a machine-plus-man approach. The team is utilizing proprietary quality data sources, sound economic reasoning, machine learning signal generation, vast computational resources and airtight portfolio risk-management to drive performance. The culture is centered around meritocracy, collaboration, innovation, creativity, overcommunication, urgency and relentless ambition to grow our intellectual competitive advantage.
Founders
Blago Baychev
Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer
Before co-founding PharVision, Blago was a trader at Citadel Global Equities in Chicago for over 4 years where he gained extensive experience in long-short market-neutral execution, risk & portfolio management, data analysis and operations. Blago helped oversee up to $15B of gross assets in the consumer, TMT and healthcare sectors. Before Citadel, Blago spent 4 years on the Morgan Stanley Quantitative & Derivatives Strategies team in New York engineering fully systematic equity derivatives strategies. Blago graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Mathematics & Economics degree from Lafayette College in Easton, PA.
Philip Arnaudov
Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer
Philip is a serial entrepreneur who has successfully launched and grown a number of logistics and real estate businesses over the past 20 years. In addition, Philip has managed his family office since 2012, taking advantage of opportunities in public equities and alternative investments. The companies he established power a multi-million-dollar enterprise, which since inception has grown multiple-fold and has expanded internationally due to his commercial prowess and business acumen. With a track record of hiring and overseeing 120+ employees, he's well-versed in HR and team management. He brings a wide range of financial skills, from transactions and accounting to acquisitions and corporate finance. Philip holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Finance from the Illinois Institute of Technology and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Our Teams
Research
Our team of quantitative researchers and machine learning experts, who discover innovative prediction algorithms, bring 50+ years of total work experience, backed by advanced degrees from the most prestigious academic institutions.
Data Engineering
The data engineering team works side by side with the researchers to scout, source and extract data of the highest possible quality, delivered on time and ready for signal generation and trading.
Technology
The technology team, comprised of experienced software engineers and developers, builds everything from custom research tools to cloud-based platforms that enable the optimal performance of our researchers and data engineers.
Our Values
Meritocracy
Our career advancement is based on our performance and impact, not tenure. We celebrate achievements and offer a clear path for growth. Our contributions shape our journeys within the organization.
Innovation
We're not content with the status quo; we're always seeking new ways to leverage data and machine learning to redefine the boundaries of finance. Our work here isn't just a job – it's reimagining possibilities.
Learning
In a fast-paced industry, we know the importance of staying ahead. We provide the tools, resources, and opportunities to continuously enhance the team's skills and stay at the edge of the ever-evolving world of finance and technology.
Our Partners
