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8VC is a leading venture capital firm founded by entrepreneur and investor Joe Lonsdale. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, 8VC partners with visionary founders to build transformative companies across industries including healthcare, logistics, defense, and financial technology. With billions under management, the firm focuses on solving complex global challenges through innovation, data, and operational excellence. 8VC’s portfolio spans early‑stage startups to growth companies, reflecting its mission to accelerate progress and create lasting impact. By combining deep expertise with bold ideas, 8VC empowers entrepreneurs to reimagine industries and drive meaningful change in the world.

HQ
United States
Type
Venture Capital
Stage
All Stages
Founded Date
2015-01-01

8VC's Portfolio in Africa

8VC has made over 1 notable investments in African startups. Their most recent investment was in Terra Industries, announced on January 12th, 2026.
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8VC's Investment activity in Africa

With over $11.7M invested in African startups, their latest investment was a Seed round in Terra Industries, announced on January 12th, 2026, closing at $11.7M.

Here are some of their investments in Africa:

RoundStartupLocationDateAmount Raised
Seed
Terra Industries
NigeriaJan 12, 2026$ 11,750,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000

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8VC's Investment Distribution in Africa.

8VC's currently has Startuup investments spread across the following location(s)

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