• YZi Labs considers external investors while focusing on AI, biotech, and robotics growth.
• Regulatory scrutiny may rise as YZi Labs expands into public and external markets.
• Strategic deals highlight Zhao’s vision of merging blockchain with emerging industries.

Changpeng Zhao, the Binance co-founder, is weighing whether to open his $10B firm YZi Labs to outside money. 

The San Francisco shop spun out of Binance earlier this year and now manages Zhao’s fortune along with capital from early Binance executives. Roughly 70% of the book sits in crypto, but the team has been leaning into AI, biotech, and robotics.

YZi Labs kept a long-term approach, chasing quality projects over fast returns. The 12-member team deployed funds carefully and drew early interest from outside investors, though the move remained at an exploratory stage.

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• YZi Labs considers external investors while focusing on AI, biotech, and robotics growth.
• Regulatory scrutiny may rise as YZi Labs expands into public and external markets.
• Strategic deals highlight Zhao’s vision of merging blockchain with emerging industries.

Changpeng Zhao, the Binance co-founder, is weighing whether to open his $10B firm YZi Labs to outside money. 

The San Francisco shop spun out of Binance earlier this year and now manages Zhao’s fortune along with capital from early Binance executives. Roughly 70% of the book sits in crypto, but the team has been leaning into AI, biotech, and robotics.

YZi Labs kept a long-term approach, chasing quality projects over fast returns. The 12-member team deployed funds carefully and drew early interest from outside investors, though the move remained at an exploratory stage.

Read The Full Article CZ’s YZi Labs May Open $10B Portfolio, Expands Into AI and Biotech On Coin Edition.