8VC

Overview

8VC is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Joe Lonsdale. It specializes in investing in early-stage technology and life sciences companies that have the potential to create significant economic and societal value. The firm manages over $3.6 billion in assets and partners with elite entrepreneurs to build companies across various industries, including healthcare, defense, logistics, finance, software, biosciences, and construction technology.

The firm employs a unique investment strategy that combines entrepreneurial experience with an extensive talent network. This approach is exemplified by its Build Program, which helps launch and scale startups by addressing market gaps and modernizing legacy systems. The portfolio features notable investments in high-growth companies such as Palantir, Wish, and The Boring Company. The firm actively supports its portfolio companies by leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 415-366-8422
• Website: 8vc.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/8vc
• twitter.com/8partners
• facebook.com/eightVC
• angel.co/8vc

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Venture capital
• Finance
• Data integration
• Data platforms
• Impact-focused investments
• Defense tech
• Healthcare technology
• Financial technology
• AI-first enterprise
• Impact-driven companies
• Impact-driven industry solutions
• Impact ecosystem
• Early-stage funding
• Socioeconomic impact
• Impact investing
• Ethical investment
• Digital infrastructure
• Enterprise software
• Growth-stage investment
• AI and machine learning
• Technology innovation
• Portfolio analytics
• Tech entrepreneurship
• Industry disruption
• Public sector technology
• Healthcare tech
• Relationship management
• Enterprise SaaS
• Startup ecosystem
• Platform development
• Govtech
• Defense technology
• Company builder
• Information technology & services
• Digital transformation
• Public safety technology
• Fintech
• Complex problem solving
• Portfolio management
• Startup funding
• Innovation
• Logistics
• Energy management
• Life sciences
• Healthcare
• Data analytics
• Artificial intelligence
• Biotechnology
• Regulatory compliance
• Health tech
• Enterprises
• Computer software
• Finance technology
• Oil & energy
• Health, wellness & fitness
• Hospital & health care

Technologies Used

• AI
• Amazon AWS
• Atlassian Cloud
• Circle
• Cloudflare DNS
• Gmail
• Google Apps
• React
• React Redux
• Remote
• Reviews
• Sendgrid
• Snowflake
• WP Engine
• Webflow

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