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Z Venture Capital

Z Venture Capital (ZVC) is the corporate venture capital arm of LY Corporation, investing in innovative startups across Japan, Korea, the United States, and Southeast Asia. The firm focuses on early-stage and growth-stage technology companies in sectors such as media, fintech, and AI.

Website
zvc.vc
Founded
2012
Recorded stages
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth Equity
Recorded regions
Southeast Asia, United States

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Overview

Z Venture Capital (ZVC) is a corporate venture capital firm fully funded by LINE Yahoo Corporation. Established in August 2012, ZVC was formed through the merger of YJ Capital and LINE Ventures in 2021. Headquartered in Tokyo, with offices in Seoul and San Francisco, ZVC invests across all stages, from seed to later stages, supporting innovative startups in various sectors. The firm aims to leverage the resources and expertise of the LINE Yahoo Group to foster the growth of startups that drive transformative societal changes.

Focus

ZVC invests across all stages, from seed to growth, with a focus on sectors such as media, commerce, fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), and space technology. The firm seeks to support startups that align with its strategic vision and can benefit from the extensive ecosystem of LY Corporation.

Support

Z Venture Capital provides portfolio companies with strategic access to the LY Corporation Group's ecosystem, including LINE messaging, Yahoo Japan's commerce and media platforms, and PayPay fintech services, in addition to capital investment.

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