Seed · Consumer

Setlog developer New Chat secures seed investment from Z Venture Capital

The investor backs the private video-sharing app as it targets further international growth.

Z Venture Capital announced on 28 October that it invested in the seed round of New Chat, the company behind Setlog. The investment amount was not disclosed.

Setlog lets small groups of friends build a daily video log from short clips. After spreading in Korea, Japan became its largest market. The New York-based company now plans further expansion, including in the United States.

Use of funds

Expand Setlog into global markets including the United States

Funding history

Seed · This roundUndisclosed

Sources

  1. New Chat financing reportprtimes.jp · Oct 28, 2026