Z Venture Capital
Tokyo · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 12 people tracked
Investment thesis
The firm invests in startups focused on transformative societal change, with demonstrated interest in AI, fintech, SaaS, and deeptech sectors. The firm leverages resources and expertise from its parent LY Corporation Group to support portfolio companies.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 25 of 224 portfolio companiesSaaS ×10AI & Machine Learning ×9Enterprise Software ×8Marketing Tech ×7Creator Economy ×4Data & Infrastructure ×4Cybersecurity ×3Gaming ×3
HQs:Japan×11United States×5United Kingdom×1South Korea×1Malaysia×1Singapore×1
Investments · showing 60 of 224
founders shown can be your intro pathDialtone provides AI agent software that helps enterprises automate operations and workflows. The platform is designed for business process optimization using agentic AI technology.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Akash Kashyap(Founder)inAkash(CEO)Petr
Biomemory develops DNA-based data storage systems for data centers, offering an alternative storage tier optimized for long-term archival, density, and energy efficiency. The company manufactures synthetic DNA storage cards and servers that integrate with existing multi-tier data center architectures to reduce infrastructure costs and environmental impact.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureDeep Tech
Cinch is a customer data and marketing automation platform that unifies customer information from multiple sources and enables B2C businesses to create personalized marketing campaigns across SMS, email, direct mail, and other channels. The platform helps multi-location businesses segment customers, increase retention, and optimize customer lifetime value.
Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaS
Dialpad provides a platform that transforms customer conversations into actionable intelligence for businesses. The company serves organizations seeking to improve their operations through conversation analytics and insights.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Craig Walker(Chief Executive Officer & Founder)
Foriio is a free portfolio platform for creators to upload, showcase, and share their work with built-in features for crediting collaborators and documenting production processes. The platform serves freelance and professional creators across design, photography, and other creative fields.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechSaaSTokyo, JP
Helpfeel provides a knowledge data platform that uses search technology and AI to organize and deliver company knowledge to customers and employees. The platform bridges information gaps between enterprises and their stakeholders by converting dormant organizational knowledge into actionable information.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS京都, JP
洛西 一周 (Shūichi Nagata)(代表取締役/CEO)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Z Venture Capital invest at?
- Z Venture Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Z Venture Capital focus on?
- Z Venture Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Fintech, SaaS.
- Where is Z Venture Capital located?
- Z Venture Capital is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
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