XSeed Capital
XSeed Capital is an early-stage investment firm based in the United States. The firm focuses on partnering with entrepreneurs aiming to create category-leading, high-growth companies. The team composition and other specific details about the founding members or year of establishment are not available on the site.
The firm invests in a range of sectors, however, specific industry focus details are not provided. They consider investments at various stages including Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, and Growth. The firm's exact investment size data is not disclosed, but involvement in early-stage funding suggests a likely range from $0-1 million to $1-5 million.
XSeed Capital's portfolio includes companies in diverse sectors, though specific noteworthy investments are not listed on the site. The firm seems to maintain a broad interest in technology and entrepreneurship sectors based on available categories such as Tech/Industry and Finance in their blog and articles.
Xsolla Capital
Xsolla Capital is a funding initiative based within Xsolla, a global video game commerce company. The team includes notable figures like Dmitry Bourkovski, the Chief Investment Officer, and Justin Berenbaum, the General Manager of Funding, alongside other key members such as Aiman Seksembaeva and Ernest Chung. Xsolla Capital distinguishes itself by leveraging a robust network of over 250 investors and publishers to facilitate funding for game developers, providing personalized mentorship and inclusion in high-profile events like GDC and Gamescom to boost exposure and investment prospects.
Xsolla Capital focuses on the gaming industry, offering support for projects at any stage from concept to post-launch and across all platforms such as PC, console, mobile, VR, and cloud. They do not have a specific fund size mentioned, but the overall initiative is embedded within the broader Xsolla ecosystem. The fund generally caters to a global audience without specific geographical limitations, aiming to cater to varied revenue models.
Notable support facilitated by Xsolla Capital includes the funding and launch of games like Flame Keeper by Kautki Cave, highlighting their role in connecting studios with necessary investment and strategic partnerships. Through offerings like the Xsolla Funding Club and Accelerator, the firm amplifies opportunities for game developers to secure funding and grow successfully.
XVC
XVC is a venture capital firm that prides itself on having an entrepreneurial spirit. Based in China, the firm was founded by a team of experienced entrepreneurs and investors. The team includes partners such as Boyu Hu, Leo Lu, Rickey Yao, Neil, and Neo Yang, each bringing a unique background in entrepreneurship, private equity, and venture capital. Their collective experience and innovative approach to investing set them apart as they partner with visionary entrepreneurs to maximize their success.
XVC focuses on sectors that benefit from network effects, self-reinforcing brands, and data-driven applications that enhance user experience. The firm typically invests between $1 and $30 million per company. Their investment stage ranges from early-stage opportunities to larger growth investments. They primarily invest in companies within China, but with a broader global interest. They seek to create long-term value by collaborating with companies that are likely to drive structural changes in their respective industries.
Notable investments by XVC include Kuaishou, an app enabling short video sharing; Weee!, an online grocery for minorities in North America; and Hetao Coding, a programming technology innovation platform for teenagers. These reflect their focus on leveraging technology and strong brand presence to create impactful market leaders.
XX by Wefunder
Wefunder is a crowdfunding platform that serves as an operating system for fundraising, based in the United States. With a focus on democratizing investment, Wefunder enables individual investors to back startups and small businesses through various investment vehicles, such as community rounds, syndicates, and funds. The platform emphasizes building relationships and utilizes AI agents to foster connectivity between investors and entrepreneurs. Wefunder's approach is characterized by a robust community of over 1 million potential investors and a user-friendly process for managing capital raises.
Wefunder provides tools for founders to raise funds efficiently by combining angel investments, syndicate building, and community rounds. While specific check sizes are not detailed, the platform accommodates investments as low as $100, ideal for early-stage or community-focused fundraising. The platform handles the administration of funds and SPVs, highlighting its ability to streamline financial operations for startups.
Some notable companies that have utilized Wefunder include Replit, Substack, and Synthesis, showcasing diverse sectors like software development, publishing, and education technology. The platform has supported a variety of founders and companies, emphasizing its role in expanding access to capital across different industries.
XYence
Xyence Capital SGR is an independent fund manager focused on the Italian Life Sciences industry, currently managing two Funds.
XYZ Venture Capital
“Early-stage companies have a unique set of needs as they try to take an idea and turn it into a functional, thriving business. This stage of building is where our passion lies.”
Operating under the belief that execution solves all problems, XYZ is a venture firm that invests in early-stage founders to help them go faster. We aim to support entrepreneurs in building enduring companies in fintech, enterprise and tech-forgotten industries such as insurance and the public sector. We primarily back talented founders at the earliest stages of company building — people who have discovered a key insight and have an unfair advantage from “doing the work” or based on their own lived experience.
Y Combinator
Y Combinator is a startup accelerator that invests in a large number of startups twice a year.Y Combinator is a startup accelerator based in Mountain View, CA. In 2005, Y Combinator developed a new model of startup funding. Twice a year they invest a small amount of money ($120K) in a large number of startups (most recently 68). The startups move to Silicon Valley for 3 months. The YC partners work closely with each company to get them into the best possible shape and refine their pitch to investors. Each cycle culminates in Demo Day, when the startups present their business plans to a carefully selected, audience of investors.
Yabeo Capital
We are an early-stage investor that believes in flexible evergreen funding without the limitations of traditional funds. We know what we’re talking about because we’ve been there. We have grown and run everything from startups to international corporations on three continents.
We help to secure significant follow-on fundings and configure the ideal cap table. Our own follow-on funding strength is supplemented by our proprietary access to globally renowned venture capitalists, growth equity, private equity players, and strategists. For debt funding, we maintain close contacts to venture debt (providers), commercial banks, and alternative lending players that we know will deliver.
We have a large network and access to investors, partners, technology providers, regulators, startups, talents and corporates that we are happy to provide to you.
Yandex
Yandex is a diverse internet technology company based in Russia, established in 2000. It was founded by Arkady Volozh, Ilya Segalovich, and others, and has grown into a leading provider of internet-related products and services. The company operates with a significant team across various subsidiaries, with a strong focus on AI and machine learning technologies, offering services in areas such as search, transportation, and online advertising.
While specific financial investment criteria are not detailed, Yandex operates in sectors including internet services, fintech, and AI-driven solutions, catering primarily to the Russian and CIS markets. Yandex has been consistently expanding its reach and capabilities in the tech space with substantial R&D investments.
The company's portfolio includes a range of tech-driven products and services, notable among them are Yandex Search, Yandex Maps, Yandex.Taxi (now part of the Yandex Go app), and the Yandex Market. These services highlight Yandex's involvement in digital and internet services, showcasing its role as a significant player in the Russian tech and internet ecosystems.
Yao Capital
Established in January 2016, Yao Capital was founded by NBA superstar Yao Ming, Head of Team Yao － Erik Zhang and a team of investment professionals and sports & media and entertainment industry veterans. Yao Capital focuses on growth capital investments in sports, media, entertainment and consumption related opportunities catering to new life style trends for younger generation in China. Since inception, Yao Capital has established its investment thesis around emerging consumption needs from millennials in China. As such, our portfolio companies include premier global sports franchises, IP operator in entertainment industry, media marketing companies, sports nutrition company, AI technology company, health & fitness chain, etc.
