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XTX boss Alex Gerko funds new maths school in London

The 1729 Maths School is set to open in September 2026

XTX boss Alex Gerko funds new maths school in London

Alex Gerko, founder of algorithmic trading firm XTX Markets, is helping set up a specialist maths school in London.

The billionaire mathematician and his wife, Elena, are personally funding The 1729 Maths School, an independent school for ages 11 to 18 due to open next year.

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