Temple Capital's Strategic Hires Fuel Institutional Push for Uncorrelated Returns

Temple Capital, a fully systematic digital asset hedge fund manager with assets under management (AUM) of approximately $125 million, has announced the appointments of Valerie Schaber as Director and Martin Boczek as Head of Capital Formation. The firm, founded in 2018, has maintained a six-year track record of high absolute returns in its live strategy, with performance exhibiting minimal correlation to major indices such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the S&P 500 .

Valerie Schaber brings extensive operational and leadership experience in the blockchain ecosystem, having previously served as CEO of Spool.fi, a decentralized asset management protocol. Martin Boczek, formerly Head of Investor Relations at Wincent Capital, a digital assets trading firm, joins Temple Capital to lead capital formation efforts. These appointments follow strategic hires in 2025, including Guy Griffiths as CFO (previously Deputy CFO at Brevan Howard) and Josh Dobson as Senior Fund Accountant (formerly Digital Asset Fund Controller at BH Digital) .

Temple Capital's systematic approach leverages machine learning technology for algorithmic trading in liquid digital assets. The firm's team comprises 25 investment professionals across Quantitative Research & Engineering and Operations. Its strategy, available to accredited investors in USD, BTC, ETH, or XRP classes, has executed nearly $50 billion in trades since its inception . The firm's low correlation to traditional and digital asset markets underscores its appeal to diversified investor bases .

The appointments align with broader industry trends in institutional demand for alternative strategies. Temple Capital is supported by strategic partners including Bain Capital, Pantera, and Belvedere Trading, reflecting confidence in its risk-sensitive, beta-neutral approach. The firm's expansion into futures markets, facilitated by partnerships like Databento, has streamlined data integration and reduced entry barriers, enabling rapid deployment of new trading capabilities .

In 2025, hedge fund industry growth has been driven by demand for uncorrelated returns and innovative capital structures. Institutional investors, including pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, are increasingly allocating to hedge funds for diversification and risk mitigation . Temple Capital's focus on systematic strategies and multi-asset class exposure positions it to capitalize on these trends. The firm's recent hires highlight its commitment to scaling operations while maintaining a focus on proprietary technology and talent acquisition .