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 48 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 CertiK, Aptos 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 48 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. 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: 210 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Goldman Sachs, DHVC and 42 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 22, 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: 166 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Brighton Park Capital, Scribble Ventures and 34 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Sep 19, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Polygon
Provider of a programmable stablecoin payment infrastructure for global money movement. The platform offers a comprehensive stack for businesses to accept deposits, convert currencies, and disburse funds across borders. It provides tools for payment orchestration, virtual account management, and onchain settlement, enabling automated and efficient financial operations. The infrastructure supports various payment flows, including cross-border transfers, treasury management, and stablecoin commerce, allowing organizations to integrate payment capabilities into their existing systems through a single interface.
Key facts about Polygon
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: George Town (Cayman Islands)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $451M
- Employee Count: 346 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: World Capital Holdings Group, Steadview and 66 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Feb 02, 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
Provider of financial services and wealth management solutions. It offers an on-chain credit market that protects borrowers from liquidation while offering yield to liquidity providers to fund short-term capital demands.
Key facts about Blueprint Finance
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $17M
- Employee Count: 26 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Tribe Capital, FalconX and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 19, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
YZi Labs' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
YZi Labs has invested in 48 companies over the last 6 years, with an average of 9 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 23 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 Predict.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 14 | 1 | 15 |
2025 | 22 | 1 | 23 |
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, 9 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $8.6M 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 | 9 |
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 46 Tech companies, 35 Blockchain companies, 28 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 27 companies focusing on Enterprise (B2B).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Blockchain Technology | 28 |
Blockchain - Industry Applications | 25 |
FinTech | 25 |
High Tech | 25 |
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 (14), followed by China where it has made 5 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 14 |
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 | 6929 | [+2] | |
Aug 31, 2026 | - | Seed | 5073 | - | |
Aug 27, 2026 | China | Seed | 6967 | [+4] | |
Aug 27, 2026 | United Kingdom | Seed | 4889 | - | |
Jun 25, 2026 | Canada | Seed | 8295 | [+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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 | Provider of protocols for building blockchain-based solutions | 2021 | Palo Alto | Series D | jachkcn | ||
77 | Provider of blockchain security auditing and formal verification software solutions | 2017 | New York City | Series B | c{vixoi |
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 | 9045 |
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), Bullish (2 companies) and Flowdesk (2 companies).
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