VC firm

Z5 Capital

Kingmaker Tier

Kingmaker Tier: 84 out of 100

Also known as Z5 Fund I, L.P., Z5 Fund II, L.P.

AI models & AI infrastructure
Cloud & networking
Cybersecurity
Data & analytics
Seed
AI native
US
VC
B2B

Investor type: VC
Investing status: Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters: PALO ALTO, CA, United States
Assets under management: $62.5MForm ADV private fund GAV, as of 2026-05-01Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds: 4
Legal name: Z5 CAPITAL LLC

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About

Investing, partnering, mentoring for seed stage enterprise startups

Investment approach

Thesis: Z5 Capital is not your typical seed fund. We carefully select a limited number of enterprise companies and provide the funding, resources, tools, and support to help them along the way to success:Source (opens in a new tab)
Investing status notes: We invest in your business- and your future.

Funds

Z5 Fund II, L.P.: Vintage 2022Main fund
Z5 Fund I, L.P.: $4.3MVintage 2018, SPV, SEC amount sold
Z5 FUND II, L.P.: Main fund
Z5 FUND I, L.P.: Main fund

SEC registration

Registered adviser: Z5 CAPITAL LLC
CRD number: 335964 (opens in a new tab)
SEC file number: 802-132647
Registration: Exempt reporting adviser
Regulatory AUM: $62.5Mas of 2026-05-01
Private funds reported: 2
Principal office: PALO ALTO, CA, United States
SEC CIK: 1800133, 1964918