BitMEX co-founder’s family office seeking $250M for private equity fund: Report

Maelstrom, the family office connected to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, is reportedly seeking to raise $250 million for a private equity fund aimed at acquiring crypto companies. The fund, which is expected to be finalized by September 2026, plans to allocate between $40 million and $75 million for each acquisition of up to six crypto firms, focusing on trading infrastructure and analytics platforms. Maelstrom co-founder Akshat Vaidya stated that investors seek exposure to the high-growth crypto sector but lack in-house capabilities. Vaidya will manage the fund alongside Hayes and new partner Adam Schlegel. This move signals renewed private equity interest in the crypto sector following a lull after the FTX collapse.

(Source：Cointelegraph)