We support entrepreneurs to become part of the LY Corporation ecosystem for strategic business opportunities and long-term partnerships. We hold pitching events (Z Pitch and SB Pitch) to connect portfolio companies with Softbank and Naver group's affiliated companies for partnership and cooperation.

Network

We share our longstanding insights, experiences, and knowledge in product, engineering, marketing, and risk management with entrepreneurs to fuel the growth of their companies. 

Knowledge Sharing

We provide the opportunity for entrepreneurs to utilize LY Corporation's distribution network, which spans millions of users across multiple countries. The Z Venture Capital team is committed to supporting you as much and as often as you need.

Go To Market

Through LY Corporation's global network and assets, we provide entrepreneurs with comprehensive support for overseas expansion and business growth, global market research, fundraising, and partnerships.

Global Strategy

Z Venture Capital (ZVC) serves as the corporate venture capital arm of LY Corporation. Established in 2021 through the merger of YJ Capital and LINE Ventures, ZVC is strategically positioned with offices in Tokyo, Seoul, and San Francisco. We actively invest across Japan, Korea, the United States, and Southeast Asia. Our vision is to empower humanity through innovation. At ZVC, we invest in and support innovative startups driving transformative societal changes, leveraging proprietary resources, expertise and assets from the LY Corporation Group.