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 May 2026, YZi Labs is an active investor, having invested in 40 companies, with 23 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 AEON 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
YZi Labs' List of Top Investments
YZi Labs has a portfolio of 40 companies, including 2 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in BPN and Gomble.Their portfolio spans across United States, China, Singapore and 10 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: 389 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: World Capital Holdings Group, SoftBank Group and 62 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: 191 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Tiger Global Management, Franklin Templeton Investments and 31 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: 203 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Sequoia Capital, Goldman Sachs 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: 39 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Carnegie Mellon University, YZi Labs and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Mar 16, 2026, $*****
- 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: 29 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Polychain, VanEck and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jun 23, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
YZi Labs' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
YZi Labs has invested in 40 companies over the last 6 years, with an average of 7 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 22 investments, while as of May 2026, it has made 8 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in AEON 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) | 8 | 0 | 8 |
2025 | 21 | 1 | 22 |
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 22 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $9.73M, 8 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $8.37M and 5 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $23.6M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 22 |
Series A | 8 |
Series B | 5 |
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 Consumer. Notably, it has invested in 38 Tech companies, 28 Blockchain companies, 24 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 23 companies focusing on Enterprise (B2B).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Blockchain Technology | 25 |
High Tech | 22 |
Blockchain - Industry Applications | 20 |
FinTech | 20 |
Consumer | 6 |
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 (14), followed by China where it has made 5 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 14 |
China | 5 |
Singapore | 4 |
British Virgin Islands | 2 |
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines | 2 |
Others | 9 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
YZi Labs' recent investments
YZi Labs has made 8 investments in 2026 so far. AEON and Predict 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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May 18, 2026 | United States | Seed | 2401 | [+8] | |
Apr 02, 2026 | - | Seed | 1733 | - | |
Mar 17, 2026 | Saint Vincent And The Grenadines | Series A | 4703 | [+4] | |
Mar 16, 2026 | United States | Series B | 8573 | [+3] | |
Mar 10, 2026 | United Kingdom | Angel | 6794 |
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 | xsyhwfp | ||
75 | Provider of comprehensive blockchain security solutions, including smart contract audits, due diligence, and cyber threat monitoring | 2017 | New York City | Series B | ykywjla |
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 | 4545 |
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, 221 investors have co-invested in YZi Labs's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before YZi Labs: Binance, Polychain and 103 others have invested in rounds before YZi Labs. There are 4 companies where Binance has invested before YZi Labs and 3 companies where Polychain has invested before YZi Labs.
- Top Co-investors of YZi Labs: 96 investors entered a company along with YZi Labs. These include investors like Animoca Brands (4 companies).
- Invested after YZi Labs: A total of 20 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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AEON Raises $8M in Pre-Seed FundingFinSMEs•May 18, 2026•AEON, YZi Labs, Blockchain Builders Fund, Oak Grove Ventures and 6 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
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YZi Labs Calls on CEA Industries to Ensure Stockholders Can Exercise Written Consent RightsGlobeNewswire•Feb 07, 2026•YZi Labs, CEA Industries
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YZi Labs Responds to CEA Industries’ February 4, 2026 Press ReleaseFinancial Post•Feb 05, 2026•YZi Labs, CEA Industries
