Z Venture Capital Seeks 'Vertical AI' Startups for Strategic Partnership with LY Corporation Group
Event Overview
Z Venture Capital (ZVC) has announced the call for applications for its signature startup pitch event, "ZVC Connect Vol.7." This initiative targets startups across all stages—from seed to late-stage—with the goal of fostering business alliances and creating co-creation opportunities within the LY Corporation Group ecosystem.
Theme: Vertical AI
The theme for this installment of ZVC Connect is "Vertical AI." As generative AI continues its rapid proliferation, industry attention is shifting toward specialized AI solutions that target specific sectors or business processes to solve real-world challenges. ZVC is actively looking for startups that possess these industry-specific technologies.
Co-creation with LY Corporation Group
The event seeks to merge the Vertical AI expertise of startups with the vast assets and platforms of the LY Corporation Group, which span search, media, e-commerce, and fintech. By combining these resources, the program aims to accelerate business transformation and generate new market value. Previous events in this series have a proven track record of leading to formal business collaborations with LY Corporation and direct investments from ZVC.
Application and Event Details
The application period is open from August 18 to September 2, 2026. The online pitch event is scheduled to take place on September 16, 2026. Selected startups will have 8 minutes to present their company profile, product, business model, and growth strategy, alongside a specific proposal for collaboration with LY Corporation. Further details can be found at the following link: