Arthur hayes’ Family Office Launches Crypto Investment Fund
Arthur Hayes’ family office, Maelstrom, is gearing up to launch a new fund.The goal? to raise at least $250 million for investing in or acquiring medium-sized crypto firms.
Maelstrom Equity Fund I aims to secure $1 billion by September 2026.The fund will invest between $40 million and $75 million in each deal. It targets crypto infrastructure and services companies that are undervalued or in distress.
According to Bloomberg, Maelstrom will focus on platforms with solid fundamentals and income-generating models. This includes trading and data analytics platforms. The fund will use special purpose vehicles for each acquisition.
Maelstrom co-founder Akshat Vaidya explained the fund’s strategy. “We’re looking for crypto-related platforms with realistic valuations,” he said. “Not those with inflated token prices.”
The fund will register in the U.S. and target institutional investors, pension funds, and family offices. It aims for its frist closing in March 2026.
Vaidya added that Maelstrom Equity Fund I offers an easy way for investors to enter the crypto space. “You don’t need technical expertise,” he noted. “We handle the complexity.”
