Moon Pursuit Capital announced the successful close of its inaugural fundraise, reaching $30 million in assets under management. The crypto-native investment firm confirmed preparations are underway for Fund II, with plans to launch next year and expand the firm's global footprint with offices in the U.S., Dubai, and select Asian and European hubs. This growth trajectory comes amid strong interest from family offices and international investors seeking exposure to digital assets.
The firm's investment model employs a multi-pronged approach combining a conviction-driven hedge fund that actively manages large-cap and mid-cap tokens with institutional discipline. The second component, Liquid Venture, leverages hedge-fund liquidity to participate in pre-token and early-stage deals, enabling the firm to move faster and write larger checks than traditional crypto venture capital firms. This structure positions Moon Pursuit to capture asymmetric upside as emerging ecosystems launch and scale while providing founders with meaningful, timely support.
Founder and Managing Partner Utkarsh Ahuja emphasized the firm's distinctive approach, stating their edge comes from viewing crypto through a macro lens that adjusts positions around global liquidity cycles, regulatory signals, and behavioral data. Having operated in crypto for over a decade, Ahuja built Moon Pursuit to stay ahead of market cycles, combining liquidity, speed, and market insight to consistently outperform both traditional markets and the broader crypto market. The firm's portfolio spans established tokens for liquidity and scale, early-stage venture deals across Layer 1 infrastructure, DeFi, AI-driven blockchain innovation, and gaming sectors, plus select OTC allocations accessed through its network.
Looking forward, Fund I aims to achieve a 3x increase in AUM over the next 12 months, driven by strong performance and increasing allocator demand. Fund II will expand the strategy to a larger global level, serving institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth partners worldwide. For additional information about the firm's approach, visit https://moonpursuit.com/. This expansion reflects the maturation of crypto investment strategies and growing institutional acceptance of digital assets as a legitimate asset class.
