Arthur Hayesâ Family Office Launches Crypto Investment Fund
Arthur Hayesâ family office, Maelstrom, is gearing up too launch a new fund. The goal? To raise at least $250 million for acquiring medium-sized crypto firms. This fund, named Maelstrom Equity Fund I, aims to hit $1 billion by September 2026.
Hereâs what you need to know:
- maelstrom Equity Fund I targets distressed or undervalued crypto infrastructure and services companies.
- Each investment will range from $40 million to $75 million.
- The fund focuses on companies with solid fundamentals and income-generating models.
Maelstrom co-founder Akshat Vaidya explained that the fund will invest in âoff-chainâ companies. These are crypto-related platforms with realistic valuations, unlike those with inflated token prices. âYou canât artificially inflate value with a token that isnât used in the off-chain world,â Vaidya said.
The fund will register in the United States and target institutional investors, pension funds, and family offices. It aims to simplify crypto investments for those without technical expertise. The first closing is expected in March 2026, with a goal of reaching $1 billion by September of the same year.
