Moon Pursuit Capital, a next-generation crypto-native investment firm, announced the successful close of its inaugural fundraise, now managing $30 million in assets under management (AUM). The milestone marks a significant step in the firm's rapid trajectory, with preparations already underway for Fund II, set to launch next year and expand the firm's global footprint with offices in the U.S., Dubai, and select Asian and European hubs.
Founder & Managing Partner Utkarsh Ahuja confirmed strong interest from family offices and international investors. The firm's model is built on a multi-pronged approach to crypto investing. The first sleeve is a conviction-driven hedge fund that actively manages large-cap and mid-cap tokens with institutional discipline. The second sleeve, Liquid Venture, leverages hedge-fund liquidity to participate in pre-token and early-stage deals, enabling faster and larger-than-average checks compared to traditional crypto VCs. This structure provides founders with meaningful, timely support and positions Moon Pursuit to capture asymmetric upside as ecosystems launch and scale. The firm also leverages its network to participate in select OTC opportunities.
“Our edge comes from more than just performance - it’s how we think,” said Ahuja. “We view crypto through a macro lens, adjusting positions around global liquidity cycles, regulatory signals, and behavioral data. Having been in crypto for over a decade, I’ve seen cycles come and go - and I’ve built Moon Pursuit to stay ahead of them. That combination of liquidity, speed, and market insight is what enables us to consistently outperform not only traditional markets, but even the broader crypto market itself.”
Moon Pursuit's portfolio spans three complementary areas: established tokens for liquidity and scale; early-stage venture deals across Layer 1 infrastructure, DeFi, AI-driven blockchain innovation, gaming, and other emerging sectors; and select OTC allocations accessed through the firm's network. This strategy fueled growth from launch to $30 million AUM in just over a year.
Looking ahead, Fund I is positioned to scale aggressively, targeting a 3x increase in AUM over the next 12 months, driven by performance and allocator demand. Fund II will take the strategy global, expanding into key jurisdictions and building offices across the U.S., Dubai, and select Asian and European hubs, serving institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth partners. For more information, visit https://moonpursuit.com/.
