Flameback

Flameback Capital is a SEBI-registered quantitative investment management platform that delivers algorithmically-driven, rules-based portfolios designed for disciplined long-term wealth creation across diverse investor profiles from individuals to family offices and NRIs. The company leverages its proprietary FIST (Flameback Integrated System for Trading) engine to automate strategy development, execution, monitoring, and reporting through fully systematic, data-driven investment processes.

Core Products & Services

FIST Investment Engine – Proprietary algorithmic trading system that automates investment strategies from trade detection to client reporting; supports technical, quantitative, and fundamental analysis with seamless backtesting, paper trading, and live execution capabilities.

Quantitative Model Portfolios – Pre-defined, rules-based portfolios spanning multiple risk profiles, investment objectives (capital appreciation, income generation), asset classes, and market preferences; continuous rebalancing maintains alignment with original strategy parameters.

Systematic Equity Strategies – Research-driven equity portfolios utilizing factor models, financial metrics screening, valuation filters, and risk management rules; offered through platforms like smallcase for diversified, theme-based stock baskets.

Customized Portfolio Advisory – Tailored investment solutions across investment tiers (₹25,000 to ₹5+ crores), residential status (Indian residents/NRIs), ownership types (individuals, firms, corporates, trusts), and risk tolerances; professional oversight with minimal client intervention.

Digital Portfolio Management Console – Unified investor dashboard for real-time portfolio monitoring, performance analytics, order tracking, MIS reporting, alerts, notifications, and strategy alignment verification; supports broker integration (Zerodha) for seamless execution.

Risk Management & Compliance Engine – Built-in risk controls, client-specific customizations, approval workflows, and regulatory compliance features ensuring fiduciary standards and investor protection across all portfolio operations.

Business Model & Revenue Streams

AUM-Based Investment Advisory Model – SEBI-registered investment advisor charging 0.9% annual fee on average daily portfolio value (plus 18% GST) billed monthly (0.075%), quarterly (0.225%), or yearly (0.9%); ₹3,000 upfront fee adjusted against billing; scales directly with Assets Under Management (currently +₹50 crores AUM).

Platform Revenue Sharing – Revenue-sharing partnerships with distribution platforms like smallcase where quantitative smallcases and strategies are subscribed to by investors, generating per-portfolio or AUM-based commissions.

Strategy Access & Portfolio Fees – Direct fees for access to proprietary model portfolios and quantitative strategies; monetizes FIST engine's algorithmic capabilities through managed portfolio deployments.

Tiered Investment Scaling – Revenue scales across investment tiers from ₹25,000 minimum to ₹5+ crores portfolios, supporting diverse client segments including NRIs, corporates, and trusts through streamlined digital onboarding and broker integration.

Fiduciary & Transparency Model – Fee-only structure with no lock-ins, full portfolio transparency, and direct client control; emphasizes systematic investing that eliminates human biases while maintaining professional oversight and minimal client effort.