Zebec Labs
Corporate VCSan Francisco · 17 people tracked
Investment thesis
Zebec builds blockchain-powered financial products—programmable payroll, crypto cards, and real-time payments—aimed at enabling seamless, accessible, and inclusive movement of real-world value. Its investment arm invests in leading payroll companies across diverse industries, bringing new financial tools and innovation to a workforce spanning over 250 enterprise-level client companies in its portfolio. The broader organization spans multiple companies covering compliance/identity infrastructure, HCM and payroll processing, and card programs, with operations across the US, UK, and European markets.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 29, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's websiteCo-founder and CEO of Zebec with over a decade of leadership experience in private equity and advisory, including roles at Breyer Capital, Parthenon, and Oliver Wyman.
Founding team member and full-stack engineer with expertise building decentralized applications across the Solana and Ethereum ecosystems.
Founder and former CEO of Science Card, acquired by Zebec in 2025; holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UCL and co-founded Magic Carpet AI.
Design leader with cross-industry experience working with global brands such as BMW, Volkswagen Group, Lucid Software, and Kraft Heinz.
Communications and marketing strategist who has held leadership roles across Fortune 100 companies, startups, and global policy groups; a published author and brand builder.
Seasoned executive with leadership in secure transport, data services, and HR outsourcing; former Interim CEO of The Brink's Company and President at Dun & Bradstreet and ADP.
Crypto-native professional with over five years in sales, marketing, and business development across blockchain startups and protocols.
Biomedical researcher with a DPhil from Oxford who has held senior roles at INSERM, UCL, and Leeds; led product at Science Card with expertise in DeSci and EdTech.
Crypto and Web3 business development specialist with more than five years building strategic partnerships and scaling ecosystems.
A 37-year ADP veteran who served as CFO for major segments including Mid-Market Payroll, Global Money Movement, and Compliance.
Duke University graduate with a decade in investment banking at Apollo, BlackArch, and Northlane; leads Zebec's acquisition strategy and deals pipeline.
University of Central Florida graduate with four years of experience in fintech, HCM, blockchain payments, and M&A.
Product and systems leader with more than 20 years building systems and teams across travel, banking, payments, and blockchain; previously at London Stock Exchange Group, RBS, and Expedia.
Veteran payroll industry leader with executive tenure at ADP and founder of Summit Payroll Services, with expertise in workforce payments and HRIS systems.
Payroll technology expert and founder of PayBridge, acquired by Zebec in 2023, with deep experience in HCM systems and scalable payroll operations.
Fordham University master's graduate supporting executive leadership and the team with organizational and communication expertise.
Fintech veteran, former VP at Amundi and Global Head of Engineering & Ops across 36 countries; architect of BLIK and co-founder of Gatenox, with expertise in payments and compliance.
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCompliance and identity infrastructure for digital finance, built for Web3 with enterprise-grade reliability.
Payroll and HCM solutions provider processing over $300M in payroll volume annually.
Payroll service for educators and administrators serving over a hundred schools nationwide, part of the PGP portfolio.
UK arm of Zebec deploying programmable payroll, payments, and compliance solutions across European markets.
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Zebec Labs focus on?
- Zebec Labs focuses on Crypto & Web3, Fintech.
- Where is Zebec Labs located?
- Zebec Labs is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelZebec Network On Stage at XRP Las Vegas 2026 | Simon Babakhani on Real-Time Payroll & Payments
Zebec Network
The Future of Money by Zebec; featuring Dhruv Hajela at RemittancesHub
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The Future of Money by Zebec; ft Greg Leffel & Jessi Goostree, North American Blockchain Association
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The Future of Money by Zebec; featuring Morris Reichman and Gregory Javins, Payro
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The Future of Money by Zebec; featuring Jim Haug, Kotapay
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The Future of Money by Zebec; featuring Nick Andrews, Managing Director of Compliance at Zebec
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