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 Sep 2026, YZi Labs is an active investor, having invested in 47 companies, with 24 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 XStable AI 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 47 companies, including 2 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in BPN and Gomble.Their portfolio spans across United States, China, Singapore and 13 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. 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: 166 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Brighton Park Capital, Scribble Ventures and 33 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Sep 19, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. 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: 366 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: World Capital Holdings Group, Steadview and 67 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Feb 02, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. CertiK
Provider of blockchain security auditing and formal verification software solutions. The platform offers smart contract assessments, penetration testing, and real-time on-chain monitoring to detect vulnerabilities within decentralized networks. It provides compliance tools, risk management, and regulatory advisory services for institutional infrastructure, exchanges, and digital asset custodians. Technical offerings include automated security analysis for Web3 projects and distributed ledger technology frameworks.
Key facts about CertiK
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $296M
- Employee Count: 213 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Goldman Sachs, DHVC and 41 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 22, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. 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, YZi Labs and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jan 05, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. 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: 60 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: CMU, YZi Labs and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Mar 16, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
YZi Labs' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
YZi Labs has invested in 47 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 Sep 2026, it has made 15 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in XStable AI 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) | 15 | 0 | 15 |
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 29 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $7.79M, 8 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $8.38M and 4 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $25.8M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 29 |
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, Blockchain - Industry Applications, FinTech, High Tech and Enterprise Applications. Notably, it has invested in 45 Tech companies, 34 Blockchain companies, 28 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 26 companies focusing on Enterprise (B2B).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Blockchain Technology | 27 |
Blockchain - Industry Applications | 24 |
FinTech | 24 |
High Tech | 24 |
Enterprise Applications | 8 |
Others | 28 |
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 5 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 13 |
China | 5 |
Singapore | 4 |
British Virgin Islands | 3 |
United Kingdom | 3 |
Others | 12 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
YZi Labs' recent investments
YZi Labs has made 15 investments in 2026 so far. XStable AI and De1 AI 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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Sep 22, 2026 | - | Seed | 5053 | [+2] | |
Aug 31, 2026 | - | Seed | 2545 | - | |
Aug 27, 2026 | China | Seed | 9886 | [+4] | |
Aug 27, 2026 | United Kingdom | Seed | 5430 | - | |
Jun 25, 2026 | Canada | Seed | 6307 | [+2] |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 | Provider of protocols for building blockchain-based solutions | 2021 | Palo Alto | Series D | kcojvak | ||
75 | Provider of blockchain security auditing and formal verification software solutions | 2017 | New York City | Series B | effvdzz |
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 | 3926 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Menlo Park | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | ||
Principal | China | - | - | |
Principal | New York | - | ||
Principal | New York | - |
Co-investors of YZi Labs
Over the past 6 years, 226 investors have co-invested in YZi Labs's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before YZi Labs: Animoca Brands, HashKey Capital and 84 others have invested in rounds before YZi Labs. There are 3 companies where Animoca Brands has invested before YZi Labs and 3 companies where HashKey Capital has invested before YZi Labs.
- Top Co-investors of YZi Labs: 110 investors entered a company along with YZi Labs. These include investors like Animoca Brands (4 companies).
- Invested after YZi Labs: A total of 30 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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YZi Labs Invests in De¹ to Develop Financial World Model for Agentic FinancePR Newswire•Aug 28, 2026•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, CMU, BeyondVC and 1 other
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