Consumer Startups

ZapZapMath is an educational game application that develops mathematical and higher-order thinking skills for children, offering features for parent and teacher tracking of student progress.

2 investors

Zebra Labs produces Hollywood-grade VR concerts for pop artists and operates an AI fan-companion agent called LISA404 that provides 24/7 interaction, fan communities, and branded merchandise. The company serves entertainment fandoms and event organizers in China, combining immersive VR shows with AI-driven fan engagement and customized AIGC video production.

2 investors

Zed offers a credit card and mobile app aimed at young people in Southeast Asia, featuring no foreign transaction or annual fees, flexible installments, unlimited virtual cards, and a data-driven application process. It is a BSP-supervised financial institution with operations in Manila and product/engineering teams in San Francisco.

2 investors

Zemé Fresh is a natural hair-care brand offering herbal, plant-based products aimed at repairing and maintaining hair damaged by conventional commercial products. It positions its offerings around traditional home remedies and natural ingredients for consumers seeking chemical-free hair care.

2 investors

Zenter was a startup that built web-based presentation software for creating and sharing slideshows online. Acquired by Google in 2007, where its technology contributed to the presentations feature of Google Docs (later Google Slides).

2 investors

Zero Egg produces a plant-based egg alternative with significantly lower environmental impact compared to conventional eggs, targeting consumers who want sustainable food choices aligned with their values.

2 investors

Zest is an app that helps home cooks unlock their culinary skills and find joy in cooking. The platform serves aspiring home cooks by providing guidance and resources to reduce barriers to cooking.

2 investors

Zest is a beverage brand that makes high-caffeine teas and creatine-electrolyte drink mixes designed to provide coffee-level energy without jitters or a crash. It sells its products direct to consumers, including via subscription, and offers a range of flavored teas and functional drink formulas.

2 investors

Zevia is a beverage company that makes naturally sweetened sodas, teas, and energy drinks using stevia extract instead of sugar or artificial sweeteners. The products are packaged in aluminum cans and marketed toward consumers seeking healthier beverage alternatives without artificial ingredients.

2 investors

Zhangmen is an online education platform offering personalized K-12 tutoring, matching students with vetted teachers and using a diagnostic system to build individualized learning plans. It provides data-driven monitoring of classes, session recordings, learning reports, and a parent app for tracking student progress, serving students and families in China.

2 investors

ZICO produces organic coconut water made from a single ingredient, Nam Hom coconuts sourced from Thailand, with no added sugar. Its PURE Organic line is sold in 400ml and 828ml bottle sizes.

2 investors

Ziff Davis is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: ZD) digital media and internet company that operates a portfolio of consumer and business brands across shopping, technology, cybersecurity, and other verticals. Its holdings include RetailMeNot and IPVanish.

2 investors

ZimCarry (짐캐리) offers luggage delivery and storage services for travelers, including express delivery via Korea's KTX-SRT high-speed rail and an airport luggage service. The company operates in South Korea, aiming to let travelers move around unfamiliar areas without carrying their bags.

2 investors

Zink London is a fashion and apparel brand offering clothing designed in London and made in India, sold through 450+ retail stores across India as well as online. It serves consumers in the Indian market.

2 investors

Zinus makes compressed, boxed mattresses and bed furniture ("Mattress In a Box"), operating a vertically integrated model spanning its own R&D, material development, manufacturing, and delivery. It sells directly to consumers globally, ranking as a top-selling mattress brand on Amazon in North America, and now operates in Korea alongside Hyundai Department Store Group.

2 investors

Zoomer operates a delivery logistics platform that matches high-volume restaurants with independent drivers to fulfill food orders. The platform enables restaurants to improve delivery speed and consistency, gives drivers flexible scheduling and earnings potential, and aims to reduce delivery times for consumers.

2 investors

Zoomin is an online printing and gifting platform that enables customers to create personalized products such as photo books, mugs, frames, and stationery by uploading and customizing their own photographs and designs. The company also operates as a print-on-demand service for small businesses, designers, and brands looking to sell custom merchandise without managing inventory or production.

2 investors

Zupee is an online gaming platform offering free-to-play skill-based games including ludo, carrom, snakes and ladders, and cricket games for mobile and desktop users in India. The platform features short-format matches focused on strategy and timing with reward systems and leaderboards.

2 investors

Observer19 is a web directory that organizes and lists websites in a fixed, browsable gazette-style structure across 22 categories, covering industries such as technology, health, finance, and gaming. Site owners can submit URLs free of charge for review and permanent listing.

2 investors

Dailyshot is an alcohol-shopping platform and app that lets consumers browse a wide range of liquors, compare prices across stores nationwide, and order for pickup at partner shops, liquor stores, or convenience stores (CU, Emart24), as well as home delivery and overseas purchasing. It serves alcohol consumers in South Korea, offering price comparison, store/inventory search, and product information.

2 investors

MarketDesigners is a South Korean company that operates multiple service brands, including the Ringle (Lingora) English education service and Daisa, a moving/relocation service. It presents itself as a business that designs and runs consumer service platforms across different markets.

2 investors

MUZLIVE develops KiT, a smart media format that bridges physical music albums and digital devices, allowing fans to own and interact with artist albums through smart devices. The company also offers KiT Video for DVD content and is expanding into books, merchandise, and other media formats.

2 investors

Buffit Seoul operates a chain of group fitness training centers in Seoul, running eight directly-managed locations and offering group workout programs. The company positions itself as a fitness brand aiming to expand through prime commercial real estate in the greater Seoul area.

2 investors

Cashmore is a mobile rewards app where users photograph any offline purchase receipt and receive cash back paid directly to their bank account, with higher cashback at partner stores plus a pedometer feature. It uses AI to automatically verify receipts and targets everyday consumers in South Korea (partner stores in Seoul).

2 investors