Stage FocusSeed, Series A, Series B+
GeographyUS, Global
TypeVC
Last Activity2025
Industry Focus
Industries
DefenseBiotechAIMedtechMobilityAerospaceRobotics
Technical BenchStrong
Investor TypeDeepTech Specialist
ExposureMostly DeepTech Investments
Bio
8VC was founded by Joe Lonsdale, co-founder of Palantir, and manages over $6B in AUM. The firm is seeking $1B for Fund VI (2025), 14% larger than the $880M Fund V.
The defense tech focus is pronounced: Saronic (robotic boats), Overland AI (autonomous defense vehicles), and Anduril sit in the portfolio. Lonsdale has described Overland AI as in "position to become the next great defense prime." Hea...
Notable Investments
A
AndurilS
SaronicO
Overland AIS
SynthegoS
Senti BioV
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