Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Messaging • Payments • Online Social • Consumer • Woman Focused |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $250,000 - $1,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $500,000 |
8-Bit Capital is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments, specifically targeting pre-seed, seed, and early-stage startups. Their investment strategy focuses on software tools and platforms that leverage the power of networks to connect people and businesses in innovative ways. With a keen interest in software (including web marketplaces, SaaS), business solutions, retail (and e-commerce), AI (and big data), cloud services (and infrastructure), developer tools, messaging, payments, online social sectors, consumer products, and women-focused initiatives, they strive to foster transformation within these industries. The firm's investment range is broad, with a minimum investment of $250,000 and a maximum of $1,000,000, while their 'sweet spot' for investments typically sits around $500,000. They are not just financiers but bring to the table their experience as entrepreneurs and investors, offering invaluable support to startups in their portfolio. On their website, they showcase a number of successful portfolio companies that span various sectors, indicating their flexibility and adaptability to different market demands. 8-Bit Capital has established itself in the VC space as a contributor to the evolving connection between networks of people and businesses. They seek out early-stage software startups with a focus on emerging and impactful technologies like AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, as well as fintech and enterprise solutions. They are actively involved in the VC community, as evidenced by their participation in podcasts like Venture Unlocked and Something Ventured, to share their insights and learnings with a wider audience. Furthermore, they regularly update their website with news about their portfolio companies, highlighting the achievements and growth of the startups they have invested in. With a history of media coverage such as their fund announcement in TechCrunch, 8-Bit Capital is committed to transparency and being at the forefront of venture capital innovation.