Investment Focus
Geographic Focus
Global
United States
Investment Thesis
Founded by Joe Lonsdale. Operates as both venture fund and internal venture studio, dedicating 25-30% of capital to co-founding startups. Focus on national capability companies.
How to Pitch 8VC
No Stated Policy
8VC hasn't published an outreach policy. A short, specific cold email is the safest default.
YC Portfolio Overlap
8VC backed 1 Y Combinator company.
Sable
Mobile bank for credit-worthy, new-to-America internationals offering…
Summer 2019
FintechPortfolio Highlights
Vals
Sable
Focus and check size from the firm's website. Website reachable as of Sept 2026.
Ready to Reach 8VC?
A fit check scores your pitch against their thesis, stage and ticket. An email draft uses their real deals and thesis, not a template.