Z Venture Capital

General contacts
Investor type

VC / CVC

Founded

2012

AUM

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Location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Investment Ticket

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Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Asia
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Z Venture Capital is a corporate venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2012. It operates as the investment arm of LY Corporation, focusing on leveraging its resources and expertise to support innovative startups. The firm comprises a team of 16 professionals dedicated to driving transformative societal changes through strategic investments.

The firm invests across a diverse range of sectors including B2B, B2C, media, healthcare, information technology, e-commerce, financial technology, mobility technology, cybersecurity, and blockchain. Z Venture Capital typically participates in Seed to Series B+ funding rounds, with a geographical focus on Japan, Korea, the US, and Southeast Asia. The firm has a significant portfolio with 312 investments and 89 exits.

Notable investments include LinqAlpha - business productivity software, AB180 - SaaS solutions, Turing - automotive technology, and Kino Technologies - social platform software. The firm has also seen successful exits with companies like Raksul, Geniee, and FreakOut.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Consumer Services (B2C) E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services IT Services Media and Entertainment Blockchain/Crypto Cybersecurity Mobility

Contacts

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James Lim Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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Hyung Kim Partner
Partner
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about Z Venture Capital

Z Venture Capital is a venture capital firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+).
Z Venture Capital is located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Z Venture Capital was founded in 2012.
Z Venture Capital invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Services (B2C), E-commerce/Marketplace, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, IT Services, Media and Entertainment, Blockchain/Crypto, Cybersecurity, Mobility.
Z Venture Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Asia.
Z Venture Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
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