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Fund profile

8VC

8VC

Austin, United States

Leading

About

8VC is a dynamic venture capital firm that focuses on investing in cutting-edge technology and life sciences startups. Notable investments in their portfolio include industry leaders such as Flexport, Guardant Health, Joby Aviation, and Palantir. 8VC primarily targets sectors like healthcare, logistics, IT infrastructure, and defense, with a strong emphasis on transformative technologies that drive significant societal impact. Geographically, 8VC invests globally but has a particular focus on the United States. The firm's investment strategy is centered on early-stage companies, often leading funding rounds with check sizes ranging from $100K to $50M. 8VC is known for its hands-on approach, supporting entrepreneurs not just with capital, but also with deep operational expertise and a robust network. They actively participate in the development of their portfolio companies, sometimes even building companies from the ground up when necessary. Led by Joe Lonsdale, a co-founder of Palantir, 8VC's team includes seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds in technology, finance, and entrepreneurship. The team operates out of multiple locations, including San Francisco and Austin, positioning them at the heart of the innovation ecosystem. Startups looking to engage with 8VC should be prepared to demonstrate a strong potential for societal impact and innovative technology solutions. The firm values direct, compelling pitches and prefers to be approached through warm introductions within their extensive network.

Details

Average check

$100K-$500K
$500K-$1M
$1M-$3M
$3M-$10M
$10M-$50M

Round

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B
Series C+
Venture Round

Previous Investments

Advertising & Marketing
Agritech & Farming
AI & Deep Tech
B2B
Biotech
CleanTech & Sustainability
Communications & Messaging
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Data & Analytics
E-commerce & Retail
Education
Energy & Utilities
Fashion & Apparel
Fintech & Financial services
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
HR & Recruitment
Legal & Professional services
Lifestyle
Media, Events & Entertainment
Natural Resources
Other
Pharma
Real Estate & Proptech
Security & Privacy
Social media
Software & Apps
Sports & Fitness
Transportation & Mobility
Travel & Tourism
VR & AR
Web 3.0

Geo focus

USA

Highlights

$1.2M

Historical average check

$250M

Historical max check

January 2025

Last investment date

531

Investments

Software & Apps

Transportation & Mobility

E-commerce & Retail

Hardware. Robotics & IoT

Biotech

Healthtech & Wellness

Sports & Fitness

Real Estate & Proptech

Natural Resources

Space economy

Pharma

Fintech & Financial services

Social media

AI & Deep Tech

Legal & Professional services

Security & Privacy

Advertising & Marketing

Other

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Website

8vc.com

Email

media@8vc.com

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