Venture capital investment remained strong in the second quarter of 2026, with startups around the world raising $227.4 billion through 8,440 deals. While artificial intelligence continued to attract most of the attention and funding, some investors are already looking toward another technology that could have a major impact on crypto in the future: quantum computing.
Utkarsh Ahuja, founder of Moon Pursuit Capital, believes crypto investors need to start thinking ahead. In his view, the industry cannot afford to wait until quantum computers become powerful enough to threaten today’s security systems. By that point, it could be too late to make the necessary changes.
The biggest challenge is uncertainty. No one knows exactly when quantum computers will become capable of breaking the cryptography that protects digital assets. But Ahuja argues that the timeline is not the most important factor. Upgrading blockchains, wallets, and other crypto infrastructure could take years, which means preparation has to begin well in advance.
Because of this, he expects more investment to flow into post-quantum security, cryptographic migration tools, and infrastructure that can adapt as security standards evolve. Companies that can help users move safely to stronger systems without causing disruption may become increasingly valuable.
Moon Pursuit recently co-led an $8 million seed round for AmericanFortress alongside SAVA Digital Asset Fund and 0G Labs. The startup is developing technology designed to protect blockchain wallets from future quantum threats.
Ahuja said one of the main reasons for the investment was practicality. The company’s technology is designed to work with infrastructure that already exists, making adoption easier if the industry decides to move toward quantum-resistant security.
AmericanFortress has proposed a system that would allow wallet owners to prove control of their wallets without exposing sensitive information. The goal is to help users keep their assets secure without forcing them to move funds or replace their existing wallets.
However, the technology is still in the proposal stage. It would require upgrades across blockchain networks before it could be fully implemented, and the company acknowledges that its protection methods have not yet been proven against a real quantum attack.
For Ahuja, successful investing is not about predicting the exact moment a quantum breakthrough will happen. Instead, it is about backing companies that solve real problems and have clear business opportunities today. Security, infrastructure, and cryptography already have growing demand, making them attractive areas for investment even before quantum computing reaches its full potential.
Crypto venture funding remains active, although investors have become more selective. According to Galaxy Research, crypto and blockchain startups raised around $4 billion across 355 deals during the first quarter of 2026. While funding levels were lower than the previous quarter, infrastructure, privacy, and security projects continued to attract strong interest.
Ahuja also sees increasing overlap between crypto, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and quantum computing. Technologies that were once viewed as separate industries are beginning to connect, creating new opportunities for startups operating at the intersection of these fields.
Preparation for a post-quantum future is already underway. The US National Institute of Standards and Technology finalized its first post-quantum cryptography standards in 2024 and encouraged organizations to begin adopting them rather than waiting for quantum computers to become a direct threat.
Major companies involved in Bitcoin have also started taking action. Earlier this year, Strategy, BlackRock, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets, Galaxy, Blockstream, Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, and Block joined a new Bitcoin security consortium. Together, they committed $15 million over three years to support research aimed at strengthening Bitcoin’s long-term security.
Ethereum developers are taking a different approach by updating parts of the network’s technical roadmap. Researchers are exploring cryptographic changes that could make Ethereum better prepared for future security challenges while continuing to support advanced technologies such as zero-knowledge proofs.
Institutional crypto firms are also testing new solutions. In May, BitGo and Silence Laboratories completed a successful post-quantum signing test using cryptography aligned with NIST’s latest standards. The test showed that stronger security measures could be integrated without disrupting existing institutional safeguards.
For investors like Ahuja, the key takeaway is clear. The quantum threat may still be years away, but the work required to prepare for it is already starting. As a result, the companies building security tools, migration systems, and future-ready infrastructure could become some of the most important players in the next phase of the crypto industry.
