Changpeng Zhao, YZi Labs

Changpeng Zhao, Managing Director at YZi Labs, Birkirkara, NA - Malta, Malta — Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the former CEO of Binance. See contact routes.

About Changpeng Zhao

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, serves as the active leader of YZi Labs, his independent venture firm rebranded from Binance Labs in early 2025 to function as his personal investment house. The firm’s investment thesis targets long-term, foundational innovation at the intersection of blockchain, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology, with approximately 70% of capital allocated to crypto and 30% to cross-industry bets. YZi Labs manages an estimated $10 billion in assets and covers over 300 projects across 25 countries, though specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed. Notable portfolio companies include Vana, an AI blockchain startup where Zhao serves as an advisor, and Genius Trading, an on-chain trading platform receiving an eight-figure investment. Zhao distinguishes his approach with a “barbell strategy” that balances cyclical crypto volatility against the certain trend of AI and the high-potential, long time frame of biotechnology. He has publicly emphasized an “impact first” philosophy, asserting that meaningful financial returns will follow naturally from backing transformative technologies [1

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Managing Director
Organization
YZi Labs
Location
Birkirkara, NA - Malta, Malta
Investor type
Venture Capital

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