Overview
- Maelstrom Equity Fund I is targeting four to six acquisitions of mid-sized firms that provide trading infrastructure, data analytics, and related crypto services.
- Planned deal sizes range from $40 million to $75 million, with each acquisition executed through a special-purpose vehicle anchored by the fund.
- The strategy centers on purchasing non-token equity, improving operations and cash flow, and pursuing exits within four to five years.
- The fund aims for a first close by March 31, 2026 and a final close by September 2026, with outreach to crypto funds, family offices, and pension investors.
- The effort is led by Arthur Hayes with Akshat Vaidya and partner Adam Schlegel, positioning to capitalize on a renewed wave of crypto M&A activity.