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Maelstrom is a venture capital firm managed by the family office of Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX. The firm focuses on building a long-term portfolio across various sectors, including venture capital, private equity, and public markets. It emphasizes investments in infrastructure companies that contribute to the next wave of decentralization.
Maelstrom invests in web3 technologies, fintech, and AI, targeting infrastructure for decentralized networks and financial products. The firm operates across multiple stages, from pre-seed to growth equity, and seeks high-conviction opportunities in both early-stage equity and established public market positions. Its investment thesis centers on enhancing the functionality and accessibility of digital assets.
Maelstrom's portfolio includes investments in technologies aimed at decentralizing proof-of-stake networks and lowering cost barriers for web 3.0 products. They also focus on real-time rendering for streamed gaming, a proprietary 'neospatial' P2P positioning system, and innovations in decentralized finance (DeFi) with interchain solutions. Other notable areas include secure multi-party computation technology and tokenizing human time for transparent valuation.
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Maelstrom often leads investment rounds, particularly in high-conviction opportunities that align with their focus on decentralization.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially in companies that demonstrate significant growth potential and align with their investment thesis.
Specific details about the fund size are not publicly disclosed, but Maelstrom manages a family office with a diverse investment strategy.
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