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From Chat Room To Capital: How Two Retail Traders Revolutionize Investment Landscape With Discord-Based Fund

Benzinga·12/07/2025 18:16:17

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A group of retail traders have transformed their Discord chat into a fully operational investment fund.

What Happened: The investment fund, dubbed Enders Capital, was initiated by two traders who crossed paths on Discord, a platform that has witnessed a significant increase in usage among retail traders.

The co-founders, CEO Moody Nashawaty and COO and Head of Research Risley Mabile, first interacted on a Discord channel dedicated to retail traders in 2022.

As per the report by Insider, the Enders Capital currently oversees $5 million, operating under the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Rule 506(c). The fund employs a quant-based investment strategy, utilizing data and automation to mitigate volatility and enhance stability.

The automated trading is facilitated through Composer, a platform that empowers retail traders to devise hedge fund-like strategies.

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Nashawaty and Mabile are both of the opinion that the future of hedge funds extends beyond Wall Street. Nashawaty expressed, “I think that the next generation of hedge funds won’t be from Wall Street, and I think that’s a good thing, since the talent is no longer centralized.”

Benjamin Rollert, co-founder and CEO of Composer, also anticipates a future where more funds similar to Enders Capital surface, as technological advancements continue to lower the threshold for entry.

Why It Matters: This development underscores the increasing influence of retail traders in the investment landscape. The establishment of Enders Capital represents a shift in the traditional finance paradigm, demonstrating how technology can democratize access to sophisticated investment strategies.

The founders’ belief in a future of hedge funds beyond Wall Street reflects a broader trend of decentralization in the finance industry.

As technology continues to evolve and lower barriers to entry, the emergence of more funds like Enders Capital could potentially reshape the investment landscape.