8VC

Venture Capital Active Austin, United States Est. 2012
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
8
in our dataset
Rounds participated
11
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$344.5M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, A Round, B Round

About

8VC is a venture capital fund based in San Francisco. The firm seeks to partner with top founders and entrepreneurs to build lasting technology platforms and create long-term economic and societal value. Its unique blend of strengths and worldviews enables it to model investment opportunities using multiple frameworks and help companies succeed in unparalleled ways. 8VC aims to transform the technology infrastructure behind many industries. The firm seeks to invest in the financial services, healthcare, and information technology sectors.

Portfolio · 8

Twingate
Zero Trust Network Access Solutions
2 rounds $59.0M committed Latest: 2022-04
SeeMetrics
Cybersecurity Performance Management
1 round $6.0M committed Latest: 2022-04
Better Health
Platform for Purchasing Customized Medical Products for Chronic Patients
2 rounds $13.5M committed Latest: 2021-10
Immunai
Peripheral Tissue Analysis
1 round $215.0M committed Latest: 2021-10
BiomX
Microbiome Therapies for Chronic Diseases
1 round $32.0M committed Latest: 2019-02
AI21 Labs
AI-based Writing Solution
1 round $9.5M committed Latest: 2019-01
Engie
Car Condition Tracking Solution
2 rounds $7.0M committed Latest: 2017-11
RondinX
Microbiome Drug Discovery System
1 round $2.5M committed Latest: 2016-03

Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Health Tech & Life Sciences4
Cyber Security3
Business Software1
Aerospace, Defense & HLS1
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1

Funds · 5

  • 5 — $880M Mar 2023
  • 2 — $640M Apr 2018
  • Fund — $256M May 2017
  • 1 — $425M Mar 2016
  • Fund — $50M Mar 2016

Q&A

What is 8VC's most recent fundraise?
8VC raised Fund 5, totaling $880M, in March 2023.
Which sectors does 8VC primarily focus on for investments?
8VC primarily focuses on Health Tech & Life Sciences and Cyber Security sectors, with 4 and 3 portfolio companies respectively.
Can you name some of 8VC's recent portfolio companies?
8VC has recently invested in Enclave, an AI Code Security Platform, and Litevision EO, which develops electro-optical cameras for drones.
What is 8VC's investment stage preference?
8VC invests across Seed, A Round, and B Round stages, with a notable focus on Seed stage investments.
Has 8VC had any exits in the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector?
Yes, 8VC had an exit in the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector with BiomX undergoing a Reverse Merger Event in November 2019.
Who are the founding partners of 8VC?
The founding partners of 8VC include Joe Lonsdale, Drew Oetting, Kimmy Scotti, and Jake Medwell.
What was 8VC's second fund size and when was it raised?
8VC closed its second fund, Fund 2, totaling $640M, in April 2018.
What is a notable acquisition involving an 8VC portfolio company?
RondinX, a microbiome drug discovery system, was acquired by BiomX in December 2017.
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