London, UK, March 10, 2025
ZENMEV, a leader in Maximal Extractable Value-based (MEV) staking revenue models and provider of MEV and ZenBots aggregator solutions, has completed a strategic independent investment totaling $140 million from the Web3-leading and DeFi-focused venture capital firm, VC VentureX.
The VC VentureX investment is a validation of ZENMEV’s industry-defining business model, built around MEV capture and redistribution, which will evolve into a close collaboration between VC VentureX and ZENMEV to promote the global distribution and utilization of core decentralized finance (DeFi) technologies such as ZenBots Shield.
Empowering Users Through MEV and ZenBots Aggregation are ZENMEV’s Core Value Proposition
ZENMEV integrates MEV and ZenBots aggregator functionalities to optimize arbitrage, front-running, and back-running opportunities across multiple blockchain networks, DeFi protocols, and decentralized exchanges (DEXs). The proprietary ZenBots Shield engine reinterprets MEV as an income-generating opportunity for users rather than a mere threat. This approach enables stakers and liquidity providers to receive MEV-based rewards automatically without requiring complex configurations.
Investment Overview and Objectives
- Investor: VC VentureX
- Investment Type: Strategic independent investment ($140 million, specific financial terms undisclosed)
- Investment Rationale:
- Recognizing ZENMEV’s expertise in MEV utilization and the growth potential of the ZenBots aggregator model
- Alignment between ZENMEV’s philosophy of transparency and user-benefit maximization and VC VentureX’s long-term investment strategy
- Anticipated synergies with VC VentureX’s portfolio, given the rapid expansion of the MEV market
VC VentureX aims to go beyond financial investment, actively collaborating with ZENMEV to expand the adoption of MEV revenue models and drive growth across the DeFi sector.
Utilization of Investment Funds
- Global DeFi Expansion
ZENMEV will implement a multi-chain strategy to integrate with various blockchain networks, decentralized applications (DApps), and DEXs, increasing accessibility to MEV capture and redistribution benefits for a broader user base. - Enhancement of Liquidity and MEV-Based Rewards
A portion of the $140 million VC VentureX investment into ZENMEV will be allocated to supplying liquidity across multiple networks, facilitating more sophisticated MEV strategies that ultimately lead to maximized user earnings. Another share of the financial commitment will go to MEV capture strategies and functions such as arbitrage and front-running, trade strategies that are known to help secure higher staking rewards. - Advancing ZenBots Shield Technology
ZenBots Shield is the engine powering the ZENMEV ecosystem, and it uses MEV scanning, AI-driven analysis, and transaction bundling to optimize MEV-derived income. As the underlying technology of the ZenBots Shield develops technologically, it will also strengthen ZENMEV’s ability to monetize MEV events and increase user rewards. - Product and Service Innovation for Enhanced User Experience
The ZENMEV Ecosystem simplifies complex MEV processes and provides transparent profit tracking through its novel AI-powered MEV detection, automated re-staking, and intuitive dashboard. The ZenBots aggregator allows users to automate various MEV strategies and monitor earnings in real-time seamlessly.
The Future of DeFi According to ZENMEV’s Vision
ZENMEV promotes a DeFi perspective that realizes that “MEV can be an opportunity, not a threat,” and it starts by helping DeFi investors to strategically capitalize on MEV opportunities. This $140 million VC VentureX investment in ZENMEV is a launchpad for promoting innovations such as ZenBots Shield globally as tools for MEV-based revenue models, which will ultimately lead to a more rounded DeFi ecosystem.
Key Executive Statements
VALEN Marcus, Co-Founder & CEO of ZENMEV
“ZENMEV differentiates itself by reinterpreting MEV from a potential risk into a new source of income for users. This investment from VC VentureX affirms the value of our MEV and ZenBots aggregator models. We will accelerate technological development and strive to return MEV-based staking revenue to users worldwide.”
Markus Weber, CEO of VC VentureX
“ZENMEV’s MEV-based business model represents a significant innovation within the DeFi market. VC VentureX is committed to collaborating with ZENMEV to establish a new financial paradigm. Our goal is to integrate ZENMEV’s MEV solutions across various sectors, promoting a transparent and equitable DeFi ecosystem.”
CONTACT
Media Inquiries
- ZENMEV Support Team
[email protected] - VC VentureX Communications Team
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Investor Relations
- Antonio Rossi
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, VC VentureX
[email protected] - Daniel Novak
Global Corporate Communications and Finance Project Lead, ZENMEV
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About ZENMEV
ZENMEV is a DeFi platform that provides MEV aggregator and ZenBots aggregator solutions, automatically redistributing MEV-generated profits to staking participants and liquidity providers. Powered by the ZenBots Shield engine, ZENMEV conducts MEV scanning, transaction bundling, and AI-driven analysis to simplify complex MEV strategies and ensure transparent rewards. With a mission to turn MEV into a user-friendly advantage, ZENMEV is dedicated to lowering barriers to DeFi participation and advancing the broader DeFi ecosystem.
ZENMEV and VC VentureX remain committed to pioneering MEV technologies and maximizing user benefits. We look forward to introducing further innovations and collaborations in the near future. Thank you for your continued support.
