8VC

2015

Founded

354

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

8VC is a technology and life sciences venture capital firm that builds and invests in transformative companies across various sectors, including life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, enterprise, logistics, and defense. Founded in 2015 by Joe Lonsdale, a co-founder of Palantir Technologies, the firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and manages over $6 billion in committed capital. 8VC's mission is to "fix a broken world" by partnering with entrepreneurs to develop innovative solutions to complex global challenges.

The firm invests at all stages of a company's lifecycle, from seed to growth, and also builds companies through its 8VC Build program. Notable portfolio companies include Palantir Technologies, Anduril Industries, and Guardant Health. 8VC's investment philosophy emphasizes long-term value creation and societal impact, focusing on sectors that have the potential to drive significant positive change.

The firm's team comprises experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds in technology, finance, and entrepreneurship, enabling them to provide comprehensive support to their portfolio companies.

Portfolio Companies

Palantir Technologies, Anduril Industries, Guardant Health, Wish, Addepar

Gepgraphic Focus

United States, Global

Key Differentiators

Focus on transformative technologies, "Invests at all stages of a companys lifecycle", 8VC Build program to create new companies, Emphasis on long-term value creation and societal impact

Thypical Investment Size

Varies by stage and opportunity

Total Funds Raised

Over $6 billion in committed capital

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FinTech

ClimateTech & CleanTech

EdTech

PropTech

SaaS

Pre-Seed

Seed

Series A

United States