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 Surveillance

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.

Coram AI

Series A in 2025
Coram AI develops video intelligence systems aimed at enhancing business operations. The company offers a platform that transforms standard cameras into intelligent systems, providing valuable insights into various aspects of daily operations, including safety and security. By leveraging this technology, businesses of all sizes can gain fresh perspectives on their processes and make informed decisions that drive operational improvements. Coram AI's innovative approach allows clients to utilize their existing camera infrastructure more effectively, turning passive video recording into an active tool for operational enhancement.

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.

Coram AI

Seed Round in 2023
Coram AI develops video intelligence systems aimed at enhancing business operations. The company offers a platform that transforms standard cameras into intelligent systems, providing valuable insights into various aspects of daily operations, including safety and security. By leveraging this technology, businesses of all sizes can gain fresh perspectives on their processes and make informed decisions that drive operational improvements. Coram AI's innovative approach allows clients to utilize their existing camera infrastructure more effectively, turning passive video recording into an active tool for operational enhancement.

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.

Epirus

Series B in 2020
Epirus, Inc. is a technology company based in Hawthorne, California, specializing in the design and development of advanced defense systems that utilize artificial intelligence and directed energy. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating solid-state, software-defined high-power microwave solutions aimed at countering unmanned aircraft systems and other asymmetric threats. Its flagship product, ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE, serves as a counter-infrastructure solution that can simultaneously target multiple threats, effectively neutralizing drones and swarms. By integrating AI and machine learning with advanced electronics, Epirus enhances the detection and tracking of objects of interest, offering innovative capabilities in electronic warfare and power management for both defense and commercial sectors.

Anduril Industries

Series C in 2020
Anduril Industries, Inc. is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges faced by the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., and Seattle, the company employs top technical talent to create innovative solutions. Its offerings include the Lattice Platform, which integrates artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to provide a cohesive operational picture; the Sentry Tower, which collects data across the electromagnetic spectrum; and the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of performing various missions autonomously. Additionally, Anduril develops the Anvil sUAS, designed for precise drone threat interception while providing visual feedback for human operators. Through its cutting-edge technology, Anduril aims to enhance defense capabilities and support frontline personnel in safeguarding national interests.

Epirus

Venture Round in 2019
Epirus, Inc. is a technology company based in Hawthorne, California, specializing in the design and development of advanced defense systems that utilize artificial intelligence and directed energy. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating solid-state, software-defined high-power microwave solutions aimed at countering unmanned aircraft systems and other asymmetric threats. Its flagship product, ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE, serves as a counter-infrastructure solution that can simultaneously target multiple threats, effectively neutralizing drones and swarms. By integrating AI and machine learning with advanced electronics, Epirus enhances the detection and tracking of objects of interest, offering innovative capabilities in electronic warfare and power management for both defense and commercial sectors.

Anduril Industries

Series B in 2019
Anduril Industries, Inc. is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges faced by the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., and Seattle, the company employs top technical talent to create innovative solutions. Its offerings include the Lattice Platform, which integrates artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to provide a cohesive operational picture; the Sentry Tower, which collects data across the electromagnetic spectrum; and the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of performing various missions autonomously. Additionally, Anduril develops the Anvil sUAS, designed for precise drone threat interception while providing visual feedback for human operators. Through its cutting-edge technology, Anduril aims to enhance defense capabilities and support frontline personnel in safeguarding national interests.

Synapse Technology

Seed Round in 2019
Synapse Technology Corporation, established in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions for enhanced security screening. The company's flagship product, Syntech ONE, employs proprietary deep learning and computer vision systems to detect and identify weapons and other prohibited items at security checkpoints, including airports, schools, and office buildings. This AI-driven software operates on both new and existing baggage X-Ray and CT scanners, improving threat detection accuracy, reducing operational costs, and increasing checkpoint throughput.

Anduril Industries

Series A in 2018
Anduril Industries, Inc. is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges faced by the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., and Seattle, the company employs top technical talent to create innovative solutions. Its offerings include the Lattice Platform, which integrates artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to provide a cohesive operational picture; the Sentry Tower, which collects data across the electromagnetic spectrum; and the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of performing various missions autonomously. Additionally, Anduril develops the Anvil sUAS, designed for precise drone threat interception while providing visual feedback for human operators. Through its cutting-edge technology, Anduril aims to enhance defense capabilities and support frontline personnel in safeguarding national interests.
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