Arthur Hayes’ Family Office Targets $250M Crypto Buyout Fund
Maelstrom, the family office of BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, is raising at least $250 million for a new private equity fund focused on acquiring distressed or undervalued crypto firms. The Maelstrom Equity Fund I aims to deploy $40 million to $75 million per deal, targeting cash-generating companies in trading platforms and data analytics.
The fund plans to secure equity stakes rather than speculative token investments, reflecting a shift toward sustainable business models in crypto infrastructure. With a long-term target of $1 billion by September 2026, the initiative signals growing institutional appetite for strategic acquisitions amid market consolidation.