About YZi Labs
YZi Labs is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. It is primarily based out of San Francisco, United States. As of Jun 2026, YZi Labs is an active investor, having invested in 41 companies, with 21 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Blockchain Technology to High Tech and FinTech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Polysights Overall, YZi Labs portfolio has seen 2 unicorns and 1 IPO, namely Aptos, CertiK and CEA Industries. A lot of funds co-invest with YZi Labs, with names like Animoca Brands sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. YZi Labs has team of 14 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 4 more
Portfolio IPOs
Deals in last 12 months
YZi Labs' List of Top Investments
YZi Labs has a portfolio of 41 companies, including 2 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in BPN and Gomble.Their portfolio spans across United States, China, Singapore and 12 more locations. They have invested in Blockchain Technology, High Tech, FinTech and 13 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 4 more. Here is the list of top investments by YZi Labs:1. Polygon
Developer of scalable blockchain interoperability protocols. It offers a suite of solutions, including cross-chain protocols and zero-knowledge (ZK) rollups, designed to enhance the scalability and security of blockchain networks. These protocols enable seamless asset transfer and interaction across different blockchains, improving the overall user experience. The company also provides developer tools and resources to support the creation of decentralized applications (dApps) on its platform. It fosters a vibrant developer community and offers grant programs to encourage innovation within the ecosystem.
Key facts about Polygon
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: George Town (Cayman Islands)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $451M
- Employee Count: 387 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: World Capital Holdings Group, Accel and 64 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Feb 02, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Aptos
Provider of protocols for building blockchain-based solutions. It offers users with a platform focused on building blockchain-based products and applications. It develops network tooling and ensures usability in order to offer the benefits of decentralization to the masses.
Key facts about Aptos
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Palo Alto (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $350M
- Employee Count: 190 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Tiger Global Management, Andreessen Horowitz and 32 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Sep 19, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. CertiK
Provider of comprehensive blockchain security solutions, including smart contract audits, due diligence, and cyber threat monitoring. It provides comprehensive blockchain security solutions, leveraging AI technology to secure blockchain protocols and smart contracts through various tools and services. Its offerings include smart contract audits, KYC, on-chain monitoring, and more. The company is a leading provider of Web3 security services.
Key facts about CertiK
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $296M
- Employee Count: 201 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Tiger Global Management, Insight Partners and 41 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 22, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. RoboForce
Developer of AI-powered robotic labor systems for various outdoor and industrial applications. It builds robotic systems to automate tasks in sectors like solar energy, mining, manufacturing, and space exploration. The company's robots are designed to operate autonomously in challenging environments, performing construction, inspection, maintenance, and precision-critical tasks.
Key facts about RoboForce
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Milpitas (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $67M
- Employee Count: 45 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Carnegie Mellon University, YZi Labs and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Mar 16, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Coin98
Diversified solution for cryptocurrency Its services includes storing, sending and receiving, trading, wallet management, and more. It supports currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and more. The app is available on iOS and Android platforms.
Key facts about Coin98
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 170 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Bee Blockchain Venture Capital Fund, CRVN Capital and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jan 05, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
YZi Labs' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
YZi Labs has invested in 41 companies over the last 6 years, with an average of 8 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 21 investments, while as of Jun 2026, it has made 10 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Polysights and most recent follow-on round was in Sign Global.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 10 | 0 | 10 |
2025 | 20 | 1 | 21 |
2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2022 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
YZi Labs' Investments by Stage
YZi Labs has made 24 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $8.31M, 8 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $8.37M and 4 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $25.8M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 24 |
Series A | 8 |
Series B | 4 |
Angel | 1 |
Post IPO | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
YZi Labs' Investments by Sector
YZi Labs has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Blockchain Technology, High Tech, Blockchain - Industry Applications, FinTech and Enterprise Applications. Notably, it has invested in 39 Tech companies, 29 Blockchain companies, 25 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 23 companies focusing on Enterprise (B2B).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Blockchain Technology | 26 |
High Tech | 23 |
Blockchain - Industry Applications | 21 |
FinTech | 21 |
Enterprise Applications | 7 |
Others | 24 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
YZi Labs' Investments by Geography
YZi Labs has made most investments in United States (13), followed by China where it has made 4 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 13 |
China | 4 |
Singapore | 4 |
British Virgin Islands | 2 |
Canada | 2 |
Others | 12 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
YZi Labs' recent investments
YZi Labs has made 10 investments in 2026 so far. Polysights and AEON are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by YZi Labs:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jun 25, 2026 | Canada | Seed | 9155 | [+2] | |
May 18, 2026 | United States | Seed | 6071 | [+8] | |
Apr 02, 2026 | - | Seed | 1746 | - | |
Apr 2026 | Pakistan | Seed | 5003 | [+4] | |
Mar 17, 2026 | Saint Vincent And The Grenadines | Series A | 6380 | [+4] |
Unicorns in YZi Labs' Portfolio
YZi Labs has 2 unicorns in its portfolio - Aptos and CertiK. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Aptos. It became a unicorn in 2022.Here is a list of unicorns in YZi Labs' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 | Provider of protocols for building blockchain-based solutions | 2021 | Palo Alto | Series D | clxqq{l | ||
75 | Provider of comprehensive blockchain security solutions, including smart contract audits, due diligence, and cyber threat monitoring | 2017 | New York City | Series B | lv{ncyy |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in YZi Labs' Portfolio
1 of YZi Labs' portfolio company became public - CEA Industries. It got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Mar 2015.Here are YZi Labs' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 11, 2015 | Aug 05, 2025 | Post IPO | 9632 |
Team profile of YZi Labs
YZi Labs has a team of 14 members including 2 Partners and 3 Principals located in United States, China and 1 more location. YZi Labs' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in YZi Labs:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Menlo Park | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | ||
Principal | China | - | - | |
Principal | New York | - | ||
Principal | New York | - |
Co-investors of YZi Labs
Over the past 6 years, 202 investors have co-invested in YZi Labs's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before YZi Labs: Binance, Polychain and 79 others have invested in rounds before YZi Labs. There are 3 companies where Binance has invested before YZi Labs and 3 companies where Polychain has invested before YZi Labs.
- Top Co-investors of YZi Labs: 100 investors entered a company along with YZi Labs. These include investors like Animoca Brands (4 companies).
- Invested after YZi Labs: A total of 21 investors have invested in YZi Labs's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Jump Crypto (2 companies), Foresight Ventures (1 company) and Circle (1 company).
Recent News related to YZi Labs
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CEA Industries Inc. and YZi Labs Enter Cooperation Agreement to Enhance GovernanceGlobeNewswire•Jun 24, 2026•YZi Labs
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Compri Raises €3.2 Mn in Seed Round led by Picus CapitalPANews•Jun 18, 2026•Gate Ventures, Hash Global, YZi Labs, Xin Family
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AEON Raises $8M in Pre-Seed FundingFinSMEs•May 18, 2026•AEON, YZi Labs, Blockchain Builders Fund, Oak Grove Ventures and 8 others
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RoboForce Secures $52M Boost From YZi Labs To Power Next-Gen AI RoboticsBitcoin Ethereum News•Mar 16, 2026•RoboForce, YZi Labs, Carnegie Mellon University, BeyondVC and 1 other
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Tech YZi Labs Invests $100 Million in Hash Global’s BNB Holdings FundBitcoin Ethereum News•Mar 03, 2026•YZi Labs, Hash Global
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YZi Labs Urged to Disclose a Complete Copy of Secret Side AgreementGlobeNewswire•Feb 25, 2026•YZi Labs
