Precision
at Scale.

Proprietary algorithmic trading meets institutional-grade operations. We bridge the gap between algorithmic trading and professional capital management.

UpDown Capital is a Des Moines, Iowa asset management firm and the manager of UpDown Investments Fund I, LP. We run a thematic momentum strategy identifying where the market's leadership is forming and investing into it powered by artificial intelligence, proprietary quantitative models, and large language models that manage the full cycle: thesis, analysis, execution, and risk.

Our edge

UpDown Capital is a Des Moines, Iowa asset management firm and the manager of UpDown Investments Fund I, LP. We run a thematic momentum strategy — identifying where the market's leadership is forming and investing into it — powered by artificial intelligence, proprietary quantitative models, and large language models that manage the full cycle: thesis, analysis, execution, and risk.

Developed by Principal Dustin Lindsey, our core algorithm is a proprietary trading logic refined over a decade of high-stakes market participation.

  • AI-Driven: Artificial intelligence and large language models read the market's themes, filings, and price action, then turn them into decisions — without emotional interference.

  • Quant-Centric: Data-driven decisions without emotional interference.

  • Risk-Managed: Built-in safeguards designed to protect capital during volatility.

  • Proven Logic: Originating from Dustin’s tenure as a premier trader and refined through the technology evolution.

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DATA POINTS ANALYZED DAILY

100M+

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PROPRIETARY MODELS RUN DAILY

500+

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SIGNALS IDENTIFIED PER SESSION

30,000+

| DATA POINTS ANALYZED DAILY 100M+ | PROPRIETARY MODELS RUN DAILY 500+ | SIGNALS IDENTIFIED PER SESSION 30,000+

The fund

UpDown Investments Fund I, LP

UpDown Investments Fund I, LP is an AI-driven thematic momentum fund for accredited investors. It pairs a systematic, data-driven investment process with disciplined, rules-based risk management — an algorithmic edge delivered with institutional-grade operations. The Fund is managed from Des Moines, Iowa. Access to detailed terms and offering documents is available to accredited investors through our private portal.

Quantitative, data-driven process


Disciplined risk management


Focused on risk-adjusted returns


Aligned with investor interest


Leadership

Experienced. Focused. Aligned.

  • Dustin Lindsey

    PRINCIPAL & CO-FOUNDER

  • ERIK TORGERSON

    MANAGING PARTNER & CO-FOUNDER