Moon Pursuit Capital Reaches $30M AUM, Targets 3x Growth and Global Expansion with Fund II
Moon Pursuit Capital's $30 million AUM milestone and planned global expansion through Fund II demonstrate the growing institutionalization of crypto investing and the firm's unique multi-strategy approach to capturing digital asset opportunities.
Moon Pursuit Capital has reached $30 million in assets under management following the successful close of its inaugural fundraise, positioning the crypto-native investment firm for aggressive expansion. The firm now targets a 3x increase in AUM over the next 12 months and has begun preparations for Fund II, which will launch next year with plans to establish offices in the U.S., Dubai, and select Asian and European hubs.
The firm's growth trajectory reflects strong interest from family offices and international investors seeking exposure to digital assets through institutional-grade vehicles. Founder and Managing Partner Utkarsh Ahuja confirmed that the firm's multi-pronged investment approach has driven its rapid ascent from launch to $30 million AUM in just over a year. Moon Pursuit's strategy combines a conviction-driven hedge fund managing large-cap and mid-cap tokens with institutional discipline alongside its Liquid Venture sleeve, which participates in pre-token and early-stage deals.
This unique structure enables the firm to move faster and write larger checks than traditional crypto venture capital firms while maintaining liquidity advantages. The approach provides founders with meaningful, timely support and positions Moon Pursuit to capture asymmetric upside as emerging crypto ecosystems launch and scale. The firm also leverages its network to participate in select over-the-counter opportunities across the crypto space, creating additional value for investors.
Ahuja emphasized that the firm's competitive edge stems from its macroeconomic perspective on crypto investing. We view crypto through a macro lens, adjusting positions around global liquidity cycles, regulatory signals, and behavioral data, Ahuja stated. Having been in crypto for over a decade, I've built Moon Pursuit to stay ahead of market cycles. The combination of liquidity, speed, and market insight enables us to consistently outperform not only traditional markets but even the broader crypto market itself.
The firm's portfolio spans three complementary areas: established tokens that provide liquidity and scale, early-stage venture deals in Layer 1 infrastructure, DeFi, AI-driven blockchain innovation, and gaming, alongside selective OTC allocations. This diversified approach has proven attractive to institutional investors seeking comprehensive exposure to digital assets. For more information about the firm's investment philosophy and strategy, visit https://moonpursuit.com/.
Fund II's planned global expansion comes as institutional adoption of digital assets continues to accelerate worldwide. The firm's presence in key jurisdictions will enable it to serve a growing base of institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth partners with global reach. This expansion strategy aligns with increasing regulatory clarity in major markets and reflects the maturation of crypto as an asset class worthy of sophisticated investment approaches.