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Arthur Hayes Leads $6.9M Raise for BIO Protocol

The Maelstrom Fund founder is betting the next big crypto breakout will be in biotech.
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Sep 17, 2025 • 1 min read

Arthur Hayes, current CIO of the Maelstrom Fund, is doubling down on decentralized science, with his firm leading a nearly $7 million seed investment into Bio Protocol.

What’s the Scoop?

  • $6.9M for DeSci’s New Star: Bio Protocol’s seed raise was anchored by Maelstrom, with Mechanism Capital, Animoca Brands, and Atria Ventures joining in.
  • Hayes Sees a New Launchpad: Calling Bio “a category-defining launchpad,” Hayes said it aims to fund research based on community appeal rather than academic gatekeeping. If successful, it could birth a new AI-native research market.
  • AI-Powered Science Agents: Bio Protocol’s platform allows users to deploy BioAgents – autonomous AI “co-scientists” that generate hypotheses, manage wallets, and commercialize discoveries.
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