ZVC

Z Venture Capital (ZVC) is the corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of LY Corporation, a major Japanese technology conglomerate. The firm is dedicated to investing in and supporting innovative startups that are driving transformative societal changes. ZVC leverages the extensive proprietary resources, expertise, and assets of the LY Corporation Group to provide value beyond just capital to its portfolio companies.

ZVC was initially established in August 2012 as YJ Capital, and its current structure was formed in April 2021 through the merger of YJ Capital and LINE Ventures. With offices strategically located in Tokyo, Seoul, and San Francisco, ZVC operates globally, focusing its investment activities primarily across Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and the United States. The firm manages approximately 185 billion JPY across its various funds, deploying capital across all investment stages, from seed to later-stage growth.

The firm's investment focus is broad and diverse, encompassing sectors such as media, commerce, fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), space technology, SaaS, data, crypto, healthcare, HR, edtech, and cybersecurity. ZVC actively supports startups in these areas, aiming to foster their growth and co-create the future. Recent investments include companies like Sygaldry and BALLAS in the AI and Data sectors.

The ZVC team comprises experienced professionals, including Managing Partner and CEO In Joon Hwang, and other managing partners, partners, principals, and investment managers across its global offices. The team's expertise spans various domains, enabling them to provide strategic guidance and operational support to entrepreneurs. ZVC also emphasizes building a strong cross-border community, connecting Asian innovation with U.S. talent, networks, and markets.