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ZBS CAPITAL

Venture capital

Kyiv · Pre-Seed–Seed

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Investment thesis

ZBS Capital backs early-stage Web3 and blockchain companies, drawing on the founding team's background running the CryptoDiffer crypto media channel. The firm combines capital with media reach, industry connections, and advisory support to help crypto projects grow and reach market. Beyond the fund, its broader ecosystem includes ZBS Tech (a blockchain-focused software development outsourcing company), ZBS Reports (a media resource covering blockchain tech updates), and a network connecting VCs, blockchain companies and products, and thought leaders to build and scale Web3 startups.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 5, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Kyiv, UA
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2017
Tracked investments
34
Acquisitions
1

What they invest in

from 15 of 34 portfolio companies

Crypto & Web3 ×11AI & Machine Learning ×5Fintech ×5Developer Tools ×4Data & Infrastructure ×3SaaS ×3Enterprise Software ×2Gaming ×2

HQs:United States×4France×1Ukraine×1

Investments · 34 tracked

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By year:2024 · 22022 · 42021 · 39 dated

Avalaunchavalaunch.app

The first launchpad for innovative projects on the Avalanche ecosystem offering decentralized fundraising.

Mark Stanwyck(Founder)in

Bloktopiabloktopia.com

A decentralized metaverse providing an unprecedented VR experience for the crypto community.

Co-investorsBlack DragonGenblock CapitalMagnus CapitalOIG Capital (Oracles Investment Group)Animoca Brands

Colizeumcolizeum.com

Colizeum offers an SDK and tools that let mobile and PC game developers add a Play-To-Earn economy, tokenized game modes, and NFT-based in-game assets without building a blockchain team.

Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsGaming

Co-investorsLD CapitalOIG Capital (Oracles Investment Group)AU21 CapitalAxia8 VenturesBasics CapitalDWeb3 Capital+5 more

Cryptodiffercryptodiffer.com𝕏

CryptoDiffer is a crypto media and analytics outlet publishing news, project updates, and research on digital-asset markets, tokens, and infrastructure.

Crypto & Web3Media & Entertainment

CryptoRankcryptorank.ioin𝕏

Cryptorank is a data platform that tracks and publishes information on cryptocurrency funding rounds, project valuations, and investment activity.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech

Co-investorsCastrum CapitalChaiTech VenturesDanu VenturesMajinx Capital

Dexedexe.network𝕏
Folks Financefolks.financein𝕏Jan 2022 · $3M

Folks Finance is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that lets users supply crypto assets to earn rewards and use those assets as collateral to borrow other digital assets.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Benedetto Biondi(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsBlack DragonBorderless VentureCoinbase VenturesDanu VenturesMajinx CapitalMapleblock Capital+13 more

GAMIUMgamium.world

Web3 and Metaverse technology company building a decentralized social metaverse.

Alberto Rosas(Founder)in

Co-investorsMetrix CapitalPeech Capital

Impossible Finance Asset Managementimpossible.financein𝕏

IMPOSSIBLE is a research and advisory firm supporting Web3 projects across multiple blockchain ecosystems.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech

Co-investorsD1 VenturesElliptiExtra WattsIOSG VenturesLD CapitalRyze Labs

Itheumitheum.ioin𝕏Mar 2022

Itheum is building trust layers and trust frameworks positioned as public-good infrastructure, aimed at making the definition of what and who can be trusted auditable and community-governed.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure

Co-investorsEGLD GGWoodstock FundAscensive AssetsMechanism CapitalMHC Digital FinanceMorningstar Ventures+1 more

Kattanakattana.io

All-in-one trading terminal for digital currencies on DEXs and CEXs with advanced trading tools.

KIP Protocolkip.proAug 2024

KIP Protocol is a decentralized base layer for AI models, apps, and data owners to transact and monetize their work in Web3, giving creators ownership and a share of AI-driven economic value.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Developer Tools

Co-investorsPurechain CapitalCSP DAOFomocraft VenturesFoundership VenturesGBV CapitalK300 Ventures+5 more

Kudokudo.aiinDec 2021 · $4M

KUDO provides a platform for remote simultaneous interpretation at conferences, offering certification and marketplace services for professional interpreters globally.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSNew York, US

Ewandro Magalhaes(Executive Officer)inFardad Zabetian(Executive Officer, Director)inAnnabelle Zabetian(Executive Officer)inParham Akhavan(Executive Officer)

BoardNiki Pezeshki(Director)

Co-investorsID8 InvestmentsArcanum CapitalAU21 CapitalBixin VenturesBTX CapitalLD Capital+1 more

Olyoly-platform.cominNov 2021 · $2M

Oly provides inventory management software for second-hand fashion retailers and resellers to list and sell items across multiple online channels.

B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyE-commerceRetail TechSaaSParis, FR

Paula

Co-investorsTechstarsBasics CapitalBSCStationEverse CapitalGenblock CapitalHalvings Capital+2 more

Oriole Insightsorioleinsights.io𝕏

Oriole Insights is a crypto price-prediction platform in a gamified format where users vote on expected token price movements and earn its native ORI token for daily predictions and social activity.

Crypto & Web3GamingSocial

RazrFirazrfi.ai

The first AI-driven multichain launchpad supporting over 20 different blockchains.

StaFistafi.io

Cross-chain staking derivative protocol unlocking liquidity of staked assets through rTokens.

Co-investorsContinue CapitalSpark Digital Capital

TaoFitaofi.comSeedAcquired

TaoFi provides financial infrastructure that enables transactions and payments within decentralized artificial intelligence systems and applications.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSan Francisco, US

Sam Forman(Founder)in

Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupY CombinatorAJGAsymmetry VenturesFlexportGreat Oaks Venture Capital+7 more

Telegramt.me𝕏

Telegram is a cross-platform messaging application with encrypted, self-destructing messages, multi-device sync, and large group chats.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Co-investorsAfford.CapitalAlphabit FundAngelONE CapitalArchetypeArrington CapitalBitDAO+48 more

Tse Cryptotsecrypto.com𝕏

ЦеКрипто (TseCrypto) is an educational platform teaching Ukrainians about cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology in accessible terms.

Crypto & Web3EdTech

Unkjdunkjd.comOct 2021

UNKJD (formerly MonkeyLeague) is a blockchain esports game studio behind Striker League, a turn-based NFT soccer game.

Co-investorsGriffin Gaming PartnersLongHash VenturesMorningstar VenturesNFX

Voltagevoltage.cloudin𝕏Feb 2022

Voltage is a Bitcoin and Lightning Network payments platform that lets businesses move Bitcoin and stablecoins with instant settlement at near-zero fees.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintechWichita, US

Graham Krizek(Founder)in

Co-investorsFulgur VenturesGV (Google Ventures)STILLMARKStrategic Cyber VenturesTrammell Venture Partners (TVP)Alpha Sigma Capital+15 more

Xswapxswap.linkMay 2024

XSwap is a cross-chain DeFi platform for swaps, bridging, token creation and payments built on Chainlink CCIP.

Co-investorsWWVenturesCogitent VenturesMaven CapitalMH VenturesPragma Ventures

ZBS Techzbs-tech.comin𝕏

ZBS Tech is a software product development company focused on the crypto and blockchain industry, building web apps, smart contracts, NFT and token-related development, blockchain integrations, and product design.

Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsSaaS

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

ChainbrokerDeXe ProtocolE Money NetworkEmoneyGameFiImpossible FinanceRocoRoco FinanceStratos TechnologiesUnicrypt

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has ZBS CAPITAL made?
ZBS CAPITAL has 34 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
What stage does ZBS CAPITAL invest at?
ZBS CAPITAL invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does ZBS CAPITAL focus on?
ZBS CAPITAL focuses on Crypto & Web3, Gaming.
Where is ZBS CAPITAL located?
ZBS CAPITAL is headquartered in Kyiv, UA.
Who does ZBS CAPITAL co-invest with?
ZBS CAPITAL most often shares deals with IOSG Ventures, Continue Capital, Danu Ventures, among 22 tracked co-investors.

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