Crypto VC will prioritize quantum-ready infrastructure heading into 2027, Moon Pursuit founder says
Moon Pursuit Capital founder Utkarsh Ahuja has said crypto venture investors will prioritize quantum-ready infrastructure heading into 2027 as global VC investment reached $227.4 billion in the second quarter. KPMGs latest Venture Pulse report found that global venture funding recorded its second-highest quarterly total in Q2, although much of the capital went to large companies working in AI and other advanced technologies. VC-backed companies raised $227.4 billion across 8,440 deals, down from the record $332.9 billion invested during Q1. OpenAI‘s $122 billion round had lifted the first-quarter total, while Anthropic’s $65 billion financing provided the largest contribution in Q2. US companies received $144.9 billion across 3,644 deals, accounting for nearly 64% of global investment. Other major US transactions included a $12 billion round for AI modeling company Project Prometheus and a $5 billion raise by defense technology company Anduril Industries. Within the quantum-computing sector, investment slowed from the record pace recorded in 2025 but remained active, according to KPMG. Netherlands-based QuantWare raised $178 million, Germanys eleQtron secured $66 million, and Quantinuum raised $1.6 billion through a Nasdaq listing that valued the company at $17.6 billion. Crypto VC could fund quantum preparation before the threat arrives Ahuja told crypto.news that investors will need to consider quantum risks