Z21
z21 Ventures is a community-driven venture capital firm based in San Francisco, founded in 2022. The firm focuses on the India-U.S. technology corridor and aims to empower entrepreneurs by combining community support with capital investment. It positions itself as a partner to founders, emphasizing collaboration over mere financial backing. The firm specializes in early-stage technology investments, particularly in sectors such as AI-as-a-service, deep tech, enterprise SaaS, cybersecurity, and healthcare. z21 Ventures primarily targets founders of Indian origin who are building companies for
Investing activity
Z21 appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the Lounge deals desk, rounds totalling $20M. The rounds are mostly Growth, with a median round size of $20M. The most recent is Origin (Early-stage round (cumulative funding disclosed at launch), $20M, Oct 2026).
Z21 most often invests alongside Accel, Zacua Ventures, Imad Ventures and Schema Ventures, and the companies it backs on Lounge are mostly in Construction robotics / physical AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Z21
What AI companies has Z21 invested in?
Z21's AI investments include Origin. The 1 round on Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is Z21 based?
Z21 is based in San Francisco, California, United States.
What stage does Z21 invest at?
In the rounds tracked on Lounge, Z21 has invested at Growth, with a median round of $20M.
Who does Z21 co-invest with?
Z21's most frequent co-investors on Lounge are Accel (1 deal), Zacua Ventures (1 deal), Imad Ventures (1 deal), Schema Ventures (1 deal) and ISAI Cap Venture (1 deal).
How can founders reach Z21?
Founders on Lounge can see Z21's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add Z21 to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.