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YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs)

The world's most globally connected Web3 incubator, backed by Binance's unrivalled ecosystem

Cayman Islands / MaltaEst. 2018 (as Binance Labs)200+ portfolio companies across 25 countries
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Quick Facts

Best For
Founders who want Binance ecosystem access (users, listing, launchpad) alongside capital and mentorship — especially teams targeting emerging markets

Overview

YZi Labs (rebranded from Binance Labs in 2025) is the venture arm and incubator of Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange. The strategic value of a YZi Labs investment extends far beyond capital — portfolio companies gain access to Binance's ecosystem of 280 million+ users, exchange listing consideration, launchpad access, regulatory relationships across 100+ countries, and He Yi's direct network as Binance co-founder. Chain-agnostic by design, it invests in the most ambitious global blockchain innovators from early stage through growth.

Focus Areas

Web3 InfrastructureDeFi & CeFiAI & BlockchainGaming & MetaverseFinancial Inclusion in Emerging MarketsCross-chain Solutions

How to Apply

Apply via yzilabs.com; strong preference for projects with global ambitions and clear exchange integration thesis

Office Locations

SingaporeDubaiLondon

Frequently Asked Questions about YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs)

What investment does YZi Labs provide at incubation stage?
YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs) provides $100K to $500K at incubation stage, with the potential for significantly larger follow-on investments for exceptional portfolio companies. The incubation capital is designed to support teams through the 4-6 month programme period, with the expectation that Binance ecosystem access and the subsequent fundraising credibility enable larger rounds to follow.
How do I apply to YZi Labs?
Applications are submitted via yzilabs.com. YZi Labs runs global cohorts with no fixed geographic restriction, though it has strong preference for projects with global ambitions and a clear thesis for how the Binance ecosystem (users, launchpad, exchange) accelerates their growth. Projects should demonstrate how they would leverage Binance's 280 million+ user base as part of their application.
What strategic benefits come with a YZi Labs incubation?
The strategic value is primarily the Binance ecosystem — access to Binance's 280 million+ user base, launchpad consideration for token launches, exchange listing discussions, regulatory relationships across 100+ countries, and He Yi's (Binance co-founder) direct network. Few accelerators globally can offer this combination of distribution scale and exchange infrastructure access, making YZi Labs uniquely valuable for projects where global exchange reach is critical.
What equity or token terms does YZi Labs typically take?
YZi Labs takes a combination of equity and tokens as part of its investment model, though the specific terms are negotiated individually and are not publicly standardised. Given the strategic value of the Binance ecosystem access alongside capital, terms reflect both financial and strategic considerations. Founders should expect a thorough term negotiation process and should engage legal counsel before signing.
How long is the YZi Labs incubation programme?
The incubation programme runs for 4 to 6 months, during which teams receive mentorship, Binance ecosystem access, and operational support. The programme is global by design — operating across Singapore, Dubai, London, and other locations — though remote participation is possible for teams not based in YZi Labs' key office cities.
What kinds of projects does YZi Labs prefer to back?
YZi Labs is chain-agnostic and invests in Web3 infrastructure, DeFi and CeFi, AI and blockchain convergence, gaming and metaverse, financial inclusion in emerging markets, and cross-chain solutions. Projects with global ambitions and a clear thesis for how Binance ecosystem access accelerates their roadmap are the strongest candidates — particularly those targeting emerging market user bases where Binance has dominant market share.

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