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Binance Labs

Cayman Islands · Invests in Asia; US; Europe · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechHealthcare & BiotechEducationFintech & PaymentsDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareBiotech & Life SciencesEdTechRobotics & Automation

Thesis

Support visionary founders building transformative technologies across blockchain, AI, and biotechnology. Provide capital, technical resources, and access to Binance's 300M+ user base and infrastructure. Partner for long-term value creation with founder-centric approach.

Likely not a fit for

Avoid gambling/casino games, unregistered securities, non-technical founders, centralized exchange competitors, pure crypto plays without broader innovation potential.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$10B
Decision process
Investment Committee

Partners & team

5 contacts on file

SA

Stefan Avram

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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s•••@bi•••.com

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Aya Wazen

PartnerPartner

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a•••@bi•••.com

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EZ

Ella Zhang

Head of YZi Labs

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CZ

Changpeng Zhao (CZ)

Platform & OpsFounder & Strategic Advisor

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HY

He Yi

General PartnerCo-Founder & Co-CEO (Binance)

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Portfolio

AptosDeveloper Tools Infra

Aptos is a blockchain platform that enables developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) using smart contracts. It focuses on providing a secure and scalable environment for token standards and multi-signature wallets.

SuiDeveloper Tools Infra

Sui provides a modular decentralized infrastructure designed for a user-owned internet, focusing on various applications including DeFi, AI, and gaming.

EthenaFintech Payments

Ethena offers a digital dollar savings account with instant access, allowing users to earn interest on their savings through its USDe stablecoin.

PancakeSwapFintech Payments

PancakeSwap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) that allows users to trade cryptocurrencies and provide liquidity across multiple blockchain networks.

InjectiveEnterprise Software

Injective is a fast Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for DeFi and finance applications, offering pre-built modules and a unique MultiVM architecture to facilitate seamless development and integration of financial applications.

LayerzeroEnterprise Software

LayerZero is a technology that enables applications to move data across blockchains, uniquely supporting censorship-resistant messages and permissionless development through immutable smart contracts.

AxelarFintech Payments

Axelar provides a gateway to onchain finance, enabling seamless multichain transactions and asset management through its innovative technology stack.

Polygon

Polygon is a leading blockchain platform designed for payments, offering a suite of solutions that enhance cross-chain interoperability and streamline transactions. With a focus on lower-cost, efficient payment rails, Polygon integrates stablecoins and supports a variety of on-chain assets, making it a go-to choice for developers and users alike.

CertiKSecurity Cyber

CertiK is the largest blockchain security auditor, providing a comprehensive suite of tools to secure the industry at scale. Founded by professors from Columbia and Yale, it specializes in formal verification technology and AI applications to enhance security across Web3.

Dune AnalyticsEnterprise Software

Dune Analytics is an onchain data platform that provides advanced analytics tools and a collaborative environment for web3 teams to analyze and build on blockchain data.

RenzoEnterprise Software

Renzo is an independent WordPress Mailchimp integration plugin, providing services related to WordPress plugins and email marketing integration.

SolayerEnterprise Software

Solayer is building a network designed to move money at the speed of metal, unconstrained by the limitations of traditional blockchains. It leverages hardware acceleration and advanced networking technologies to achieve high transaction speeds and low latency.

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YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs) Research Investment Thesis YZi Labs, rebranded from Binance Labs in January 2025, is a leading venture capital and incubation platform operating as an independent family office-style investment vehicle. Founded by Changpeng "CZ" Zhao and Yi He, the organization has evolved from an exchange-affiliated VC arm into a diversified investment platform with ~$10 billion i

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