YZi Labs, a leading global investment management firm, announced the launch of a $1 billion Builder Fund. This substantial commitment provides extensive funding and support, specifically targeting Web3 founders developing within the BNB ecosystem. The firm uses the BNB Chain’s advanced infrastructure as a core platform for digital innovation.
YZi Labs Launches $1 Billion Builder Fund to Accelerate BNB Ecosystem.
Strategy for Ecosystem Growth
The fund identifies and backs long-term founders building high-utility projects across key sectors. These critical areas include DeFi, RWA, AI, DeSci, Payments, and Wallets.
By injecting capital on this unprecedented scale, YZi Labs offers a powerful resource for developers. Founders leverage the BNB Chain’s scalable network infrastructure and utilize enhanced development tools. They also gain direct access to an established 460 million global user base. Their effective funding strategy aims to cultivate robust returns and increase the overall value of the BNB ecosystem.
Learn more: A Complete Guide to the BNB Smart Chain
Context of Market Performance
This significant investment follows a period of exceptional BNB network growth. The ecosystem recently reached a milestone of 26 million daily transactions. It currently ranks as the number one blockchain by DEX trading volume and daily active users.
Furthermore, BNB, the ecosystem’s native asset, has maintained its position as the third-largest digital asset by market capitalization. It recently achieved new high valuations. A recent network upgrade boosted the network’s technical capabilities, successfully reducing block processing times and lowering transaction fees.
Incubation and Support Structure
YZi Labs will integrate the existing BNB Chain incubator, Most Valuable Builder (MVB), into its own EASY Residency program. The action creates a unified support pathway dedicated exclusively to BNB ecosystem projects.
Successful applicants receive up to $500,000 in early-stage funding. They also gain direct mentorship from core leadership teams at both YZi Labs and BNB Chain.
Ella Zhang, Head of YZi Labs, emphasized the strategic importance of this step:
“The BNB Ecosystem represents the next stage of digital infrastructure, where security and broad accessibility converge with on-chain scalability. Through this $1 billion fund, YZi Labs is committed to supporting those developing open systems that connect technology back to human progress, with a clear focus on generating long-term growth across sectors like DeFi, AI, and RWA.”
The Builder Fund launch confirms YZi Labs’ long-term view: the BNB Ecosystem can be a vital backbone for the global financial and technological future.
Learn more: BNB Chain Reveals 2025 Roadmap with Key Enhancements
