YZi Labs Leads $11M Seed Round for AI Video Startup VideoTutor
YZi Labs, the venture capital firm led by Changpeng Zhao, has made its inaugural foray into AI software investments by spearheading an $11 million seed funding round for VideoTutor. The startup, founded by 20-year-old entrepreneur Kai Zhao, specializes in AI-driven video education technology.
The funding round attracted participation from prominent venture firms including ByteDance-affiliated JinQiu Fund, Baidu Ventures, and Amino Capital. Capital will be deployed to enhance VideoTutor's AI animation engine and educational models, accelerating video generation capabilities.
This investment aligns with YZi Labs' strategic focus on AI and Web3 innovation, following recent stakes in projects like USD.AI and Better Payment Network. The MOVE signals growing institutional confidence in AI applications for education technology.