Y2Z Ventures
Venture capitalPre-SeedβSeed Β· 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Y2Z Ventures is a crypto-native firm that believes the next generation of the internet will be built on open protocols, token-based coordination, and community-owned infrastructure. It backs founders who prioritize genuine utility and gameplay over token speculation, seeking products people would use even without a token. The firm invests at the early stages and provides ongoing support drawing on its own experience, focusing on six areas: social protocols, gaming, infrastructure, DeFi, data, and commerce.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 31, 2026.
Team Β· 3 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 17 of 32 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 Γ11Media & Entertainment Γ6AI & Machine Learning Γ5Gaming Γ5Social Γ4Creator Economy Γ2Data & Infrastructure Γ2Developer Tools Γ2
HQs:ChinaΓ3United StatesΓ1VietnamΓ1
Investments Β· 32 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCatizen operates a blockchain-based gaming platform featuring a cat cafΓ©-themed mini-game and AI kitty companion accessible via Telegram.
Crypto & Web3Gaming
Co-investorsBitDAOMantle NetworkMEXC Ventures
ChainFeeds is a curated content platform for the cryptocurrency and Web3 industry, offering selected news, analysis, and a newsletter delivered by email.
Crypto & Web3Media & Entertainment
Co-investorsFenbushi CapitalSevenX Ventures
Delysium builds a blockchain-based collaboration network for AI agents.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCrypto & Web3
Co-investorsLucidBlue Ventures
Co-investorsArcane GroupD1 VenturesEmooteLBANK LabsSpark Digital Capital
Mask Network is a browser extension that adds Web3 features to social media platforms such as X, Facebook, Instagram, Minds, and Mirror, including encrypted messaging, decentralized profiles, and identity aggregation.
Crypto & Web3CybersecuritySocial
Co-investorsBig Candle CapitalIOSG VenturesYoubi CapitalSevenX Ventures
NFTScan is a multi-chain NFT data infrastructure platform serving blockchain developers and Web3 users with data indexing, exploration, and analytics capabilities.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsBitDAOMantle Network
Nifty League is a decentralized gaming studio and publisher that develops competitive multiplayer games with Web3 integration, allowing players to earn tokens and own in-game assets.
Crypto & Web3Gaming
Co-investorsRSE Ventures
PANews is a Chinese-language news and research platform covering cryptocurrency, blockchain, AI, robotics, stocks and global markets, offering real-time news, in-depth analysis and trend research.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Media & Entertainment
Co-investorsWeb3com VenturesThe Open Platform
rct AI develops artificial intelligence systems for non-player characters in video games and metaverse environments, using deep learning and reinforcement learning to create interactive and adaptive gameplay experiences.
ConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US
Xinjie Ma(Founder)inCheng Lyu(Founder)Xiaolong Mu(Founder)Xiankun Wu(Founder)inChen Yuheng(Founder/COO)in
Co-investorsLeonis CapitalLucidBlue VenturesPKSHA Technology CapitalY Combinator
RSS3 builds products and open infrastructure for keeping public web information portable and readable, including Folo (a unified reading timeline), RSSHub (an open-source layer that converts sources into RSS feeds), and the $RSS3 token that links its data, applications, and ecosystem.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesFabric VenturesYoubi CapitalSevenX Ventures
Co-investorsIlluminati CapitalLucidBlue Ventures
SeeDAO is a Chinese community platform that combines peer learning with AI tools, enabling members to collaborate on AI projects and real-world applications like cross-border e-commerce.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyUnknown (implied China based on language and Feishu integration), CN
Crypto-native e-commerce infrastructure for creators to sell globally with digital payments.
Co-investorsMH Ventures
Sonorus is a decentralized music platform that combines AI-powered composition tools (BeatMint AI) with community-driven music discovery and rewards mechanisms (TrendFi), enabling users to create and vote on music while earning through a governance token ecosystem.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyCrypto & Web3
Socolive is a free online sports streaming platform providing live broadcast of football matches from major leagues and tournaments worldwide, with HD/4K quality, interactive live chat features, and comprehensive match data for Vietnamese football fans.
Media & EntertainmentSocial
Co-investorsTsingTech Ventures
TruBit is a regulated cryptocurrency trading and wallet platform that enables users to buy, sell, and earn interest on crypto assets, manage remittances, and make payments from a single mobile application.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsLongHash VenturesRockawayX
Bilibili is a Chinese video-sharing platform where users upload, watch, and stream content including anime, games, music, films, documentaries, and live broadcasts.
GamingMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Co-investorsQiming Venture PartnersLegend Capital
Xterio is a Web3 gaming ecosystem and publishing platform that provides developers with tools for game development and distribution across mobile, PC, and consoles, including onboarding wallets, deployable smart contracts, identity/analytics/LiveOps tooling, and onchain AI agents.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Gaming
Co-investorsAnimoca BrandsFunPlusSLVCKuCoin LabsSevenX Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Y2Z Ventures made?
- Y2Z Ventures has 32 tracked investments.
- What stage does Y2Z Ventures invest at?
- Y2Z Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Y2Z Ventures focus on?
- Y2Z Ventures focuses on Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, E-commerce, Fintech, Gaming, Social.
- Who does Y2Z Ventures co-invest with?
- Y2Z Ventures most often shares deals with LucidBlue Ventures, BitDAO, Mantle Network, among 31 tracked co-investors.
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