ZENMEV Secures Strategic Investment from VC VentureX to Accelerate MEV-Based DeFi Growth and Innovation

London, UK, March 10, 2025

ZENMEV, a leader in MEV (Maximal Extractable Value)-based staking revenue models and provider of MEV and ZenBots aggregator solutions, has secured a strategic independent investment totaling $140 million from the prominent Web3 and DeFi-focused venture capital firm, VC VentureX. This investment validates ZENMEV’s innovative business model centered on MEV capture and redistribution. VC VentureX will work closely with ZENMEV to advance global expansion and enhance core technologies such as ZenBots Shield, contributing to the sustainable growth of the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.

ZENMEV’s Core Value Proposition: Maximizing User Benefits through MEV and ZenBots Aggregation

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

1. 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.
2. Enhancement of Liquidity and MEV-Based Rewards
   A portion of the $140 million investment will be allocated to supplying liquidity across multiple networks, expanding the scope of MEV capture strategies such as arbitrage and front-running. This will provide higher staking rewards, while enhanced liquidity will facilitate more sophisticated MEV strategies, ultimately maximizing user earnings.
3. Advancing ZenBots Shield Technology
   As the central engine of the ZENMEV ecosystem, ZenBots Shield employs MEV scanning, AI-driven analysis, and transaction bundling to optimize MEV-derived income. Further technological development will strengthen ZENMEV’s ability to monetize MEV events and increase user rewards.
4. Product and Service Innovation for Enhanced User Experience
   AI-powered MEV detection, automated re-staking, and an intuitive dashboard will simplify complex MEV processes and provide transparent profit tracking. The ZenBots aggregator will automate various MEV strategies, allowing users to monitor real-time earnings effortlessly.

ZENMEV’s Future Vision

Guided by the philosophy that “MEV can be an opportunity, not a threat,” ZENMEV is committed to enabling DeFi investors to seamlessly capitalize on MEV opportunities. This strategic investment from VC VentureX will serve as a catalyst for expanding MEV-based revenue models on a global scale and advancing key innovations like ZenBots Shield.

Both companies will collaborate closely to drive technological advancements in the MEV space and maximize user benefits, fostering sustainable growth within the 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
  press@zenmev.com
• VC VentureX Communications Team
  hello@vcventurex.com

Investor Relations

• Antonio Rossi
  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, VC VentureX
  antonio.rossi@vcventurex.com
• Daniel Novak
  Global Corporate Communications and Finance Project Lead, ZENMEV
  daniel@zenmev.com

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.