8VC

8VC, established in 1969 and headquartered in San Francisco, is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies across various sectors, with a focus on enabling industry transformation. The firm, which is a Registered Investment Adviser, partners with founders to develop transformational technologies, targeting sectors such as healthcare, logistics, biology, IT infrastructure, and government & defense. 8VC aims to create long-term economic and societal value through its investments, promoting innovation and global prosperity.

Serena Ge

Campus Associate

Bhaskar Ghosh

Partner and CTO

Francisco Gimenez

Partner

Jin-Young Kim

Partner

Alex Kolicich

Founding Partner

Seth Lieblich

Principal

Jake Medwell

Co-Founder and Partner

Alex Moore

Partner

David Moskowitz

Principal

Allison Pavlick

Principal

Justin Rose

Associate

Kimmy Scotti

Founding Partner

Past deals in Autonomous Vehicles

Saronic Technologies

Series C in 2025
Saronic Technologies specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). These vehicles are equipped with cutting-edge hardware, software, and artificial intelligence, creating a scalable and integrated platform for enhancing maritime security and domain awareness. Tailored for defense and surveillance applications, Saronic's products offer comprehensive operational capabilities to naval and maritime forces.

Overland AI

Series A in 2025
Overland AI specializes in the development and manufacturing of autonomous navigation technologies for off-road vehicles. The company focuses on creating artificial intelligence-based solutions that enhance navigation and transportation capabilities in mission-critical sectors, including defense and national security. By leveraging machine learning and robotic systems, Overland AI offers modular software solutions that facilitate autonomous operation in challenging environments, such as mines, construction sites, and disaster zones. Its innovations aim to enable users to navigate unimproved roads and complex terrains effectively, thereby improving operational efficiency and safety in diverse applications.

Sauron

Seed Round in 2024
Meet your home operating system. Home security should reinforce your peace of mind. You deserve a sanctuary, one that gives you the freedom to live your life with the people that matter most. That’s why we created something entirely new. Sauron is an autonomous platform for the perimeter of your home. It works discreetly in the background to reliably identify potential threats in all environmental conditions and it instantly recognizes who’s part of your inner circle. We provide a bespoke white-glove service, ensuring that each client’s security platform is installed with precision and care, swiftly and without disrupting the comfort or aesthetics of their home. To complement the technology, Sauron leverages its Intelligent Response and Intrusion Suppression (IRIS) Command Center, staffed 24/7 by exceptionally trained agents with diverse backgrounds in law enforcement, military service, executive protection, and other critical security fields. The team builds relationships with local police departments to ensure a rapid police response to verified security incidents.

Saronic Technologies

Series B in 2024
Saronic Technologies specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). These vehicles are equipped with cutting-edge hardware, software, and artificial intelligence, creating a scalable and integrated platform for enhancing maritime security and domain awareness. Tailored for defense and surveillance applications, Saronic's products offer comprehensive operational capabilities to naval and maritime forces.

Saronic Technologies

Series A in 2023
Saronic Technologies specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). These vehicles are equipped with cutting-edge hardware, software, and artificial intelligence, creating a scalable and integrated platform for enhancing maritime security and domain awareness. Tailored for defense and surveillance applications, Saronic's products offer comprehensive operational capabilities to naval and maritime forces.

Saronic Technologies

Seed Round in 2023
Saronic Technologies specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). These vehicles are equipped with cutting-edge hardware, software, and artificial intelligence, creating a scalable and integrated platform for enhancing maritime security and domain awareness. Tailored for defense and surveillance applications, Saronic's products offer comprehensive operational capabilities to naval and maritime forces.

Farcast

Venture Round in 2022
Farcast is a technology company based in Los Angeles that specializes in developing hardware and software for precision airdrop deliveries. Founded in 2017 and located in Hawthorne, California, the company designs drones that are mounted on commercial aircraft, helicopters, or UAVs to facilitate the delivery of packages in remote or otherwise inaccessible areas. Utilizing advanced mapping software, Farcast evaluates suitable drop points and enables autonomous release and landing of packages, ensuring they land safely within a designated area. This innovative approach allows for rapid and cost-effective delivery solutions, addressing the logistical challenges faced in rural regions.

GridMatrix

Seed Round in 2022
GridMatrix develops digital infrastructure software aimed at alleviating traffic congestion, reducing emissions, and minimizing accidents in urban environments. The company's innovative solution leverages existing city infrastructure, including intersection cameras and sensors, to gather real-time data. By processing this information alongside cloud-based mobility data, GridMatrix provides cities with actionable insights and analytics. This enables municipalities to autonomously manage traffic flows, optimize traffic signal timing, and predict potential congestion and accident hotspots, ultimately enhancing intersection efficiency and safety.

Cellino

Series A in 2022
Cellino is focused on developing a scalable, automated biomanufacturing system aimed at producing personalized cell therapies. The company's innovative platform leverages AI-guided laser editing to generate autologous induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) efficiently and at scale. By utilizing image-guided machine learning, single-cell laser processing, and robotics, Cellino seeks to make advanced, potentially curative treatments accessible for a range of chronic degenerative diseases, including vision loss and Parkinson's disease. The company's mission is to transform healthcare by enabling personalized therapies that can significantly improve patient outcomes and overall health.

Formlogic

Series A in 2021
Formlogic is an autonomous manufacturing technology company focused on delivering precision components for the space and frontier industries. By addressing the challenges of the domestic supply chain, Formlogic enhances manufacturing capabilities, allowing both novice and expert workers to achieve high levels of precision and productivity. The company's technology enables rapid turnaround times for custom machined components, with production orders completed in weeks rather than months. Additionally, Formlogic provides real-time order status updates, improving the overall customer experience. Through its innovative approach, Formlogic aims to revolutionize the manufacturing process, ensuring close tolerances and efficient production at scale.

Baton

Series A in 2021
Baton Trucking, Inc. is a logistics company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in enhancing long-haul trucking efficiency through its innovative drop zone network. This network allows for the segmentation of long routes, facilitating the use of specialized vehicles for different sections of the journey. Additionally, Baton provides a real estate infrastructure designed for highway-only autonomous trucks to seamlessly interchange loads with human drivers for final-mile delivery. Incorporated in 2019, the company also operates a technology innovation laboratory that collaborates with Ryder System, focusing on a digital platform that utilizes optimization and artificial intelligence to streamline freight networks and reduce waste in trucking operations.

Cellino

Seed Round in 2021
Cellino is focused on developing a scalable, automated biomanufacturing system aimed at producing personalized cell therapies. The company's innovative platform leverages AI-guided laser editing to generate autologous induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) efficiently and at scale. By utilizing image-guided machine learning, single-cell laser processing, and robotics, Cellino seeks to make advanced, potentially curative treatments accessible for a range of chronic degenerative diseases, including vision loss and Parkinson's disease. The company's mission is to transform healthcare by enabling personalized therapies that can significantly improve patient outcomes and overall health.

Farcast

Seed Round in 2020
Farcast is a technology company based in Los Angeles that specializes in developing hardware and software for precision airdrop deliveries. Founded in 2017 and located in Hawthorne, California, the company designs drones that are mounted on commercial aircraft, helicopters, or UAVs to facilitate the delivery of packages in remote or otherwise inaccessible areas. Utilizing advanced mapping software, Farcast evaluates suitable drop points and enables autonomous release and landing of packages, ensuring they land safely within a designated area. This innovative approach allows for rapid and cost-effective delivery solutions, addressing the logistical challenges faced in rural regions.

Outrider

Series B in 2020
Outrider, Inc. is a software company specializing in the automation of logistics hubs through the use of electric, self-driving trucks. Founded in 2017 and based in Golden, Colorado, the company provides a software-as-a-service solution tailored for customer-owned fully and semi-autonomous freight and transportation fleets. Outrider's innovative system comprises web-based management software, autonomous driving controls for electric yard trucks, and essential site infrastructure. The autonomous vehicles are equipped with advanced sensor technology, including radar, lidar, and cameras, enabling them to automate various yard operations such as the movement of trailers, engaging and unhooking trailers, and monitoring trailer locations. The company's focus is on enhancing safety and efficiency for large enterprises by replacing hazardous and repetitive manual tasks with automated processes, thereby driving the adoption of sustainable freight transportation.

Baton

Seed Round in 2019
Baton Trucking, Inc. is a logistics company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in enhancing long-haul trucking efficiency through its innovative drop zone network. This network allows for the segmentation of long routes, facilitating the use of specialized vehicles for different sections of the journey. Additionally, Baton provides a real estate infrastructure designed for highway-only autonomous trucks to seamlessly interchange loads with human drivers for final-mile delivery. Incorporated in 2019, the company also operates a technology innovation laboratory that collaborates with Ryder System, focusing on a digital platform that utilizes optimization and artificial intelligence to streamline freight networks and reduce waste in trucking operations.

Outrider

Series A in 2019
Outrider, Inc. is a software company specializing in the automation of logistics hubs through the use of electric, self-driving trucks. Founded in 2017 and based in Golden, Colorado, the company provides a software-as-a-service solution tailored for customer-owned fully and semi-autonomous freight and transportation fleets. Outrider's innovative system comprises web-based management software, autonomous driving controls for electric yard trucks, and essential site infrastructure. The autonomous vehicles are equipped with advanced sensor technology, including radar, lidar, and cameras, enabling them to automate various yard operations such as the movement of trailers, engaging and unhooking trailers, and monitoring trailer locations. The company's focus is on enhancing safety and efficiency for large enterprises by replacing hazardous and repetitive manual tasks with automated processes, thereby driving the adoption of sustainable freight transportation.

Hive

Series B in 2018
Hive is a San Francisco-based technology company established in 2013, initially known as Castle Global, Inc. The company specializes in developing web-based platforms that facilitate connections between customers and businesses using advanced deep learning toolkits and computer vision models. Hive offers four primary products: Hive Media, Hive Security, Hive Auto, and Hive Retail. Each product caters to specific industries such as broadcasting, security, automotive, and retail, providing tailored analytics platforms and software solutions powered by AI. The company's offerings include video analytics for security use cases, visual perception layers for autonomous vehicles, and end-to-end custom solutions for retail operations. Hive empowers developers with pre-trained AI models, serving billions of customer API requests monthly, and has raised over $120M in capital from prominent investors.

Hive

Series A in 2016
Hive is a San Francisco-based technology company established in 2013, initially known as Castle Global, Inc. The company specializes in developing web-based platforms that facilitate connections between customers and businesses using advanced deep learning toolkits and computer vision models. Hive offers four primary products: Hive Media, Hive Security, Hive Auto, and Hive Retail. Each product caters to specific industries such as broadcasting, security, automotive, and retail, providing tailored analytics platforms and software solutions powered by AI. The company's offerings include video analytics for security use cases, visual perception layers for autonomous vehicles, and end-to-end custom solutions for retail operations. Hive empowers developers with pre-trained AI models, serving billions of customer API requests monthly, and has raised over $120M in capital from prominent investors.
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