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Binance Labs

Web3 Accelerator · Investment + Binance ecosystem access
C-

Mixed (C-) — Cohort Yield Grade

Binance Labs invests in crypto and Web3 startups within the Binance ecosystem. Cohort outcomes mixed. Binance's regulatory issues (US settlement 2023, CZ guilty plea, multi-jurisdiction enforcement) have produced material reputation damage that affects Binance Labs-backed companies.

54
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Equity Terms Fairness
C
Founder Outcomes
C
Mentor Quality
C+
Demo Day Yield
C-
Post-Program Network
C
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 2018
  • Binance US settlement 2023 ($4.3B fine)
  • CZ guilty plea + departure 2023
  • Multi-jurisdiction Binance regulatory issues

/ Best for

Limited recommendation. Binance's ongoing regulatory issues create downstream risk for portfolio companies.

/ Watch out for

Binance's regulatory exposure affects Binance Labs companies' brand and banking relationships materially.