Eight Capital
Overview
Founded in 2005 by Ravi Chachra, Eight Capital is an investment firm that has evolved from focusing on distressed debt and special situations in India to its current strategy as an early-stage venture capital investor. The firm's present mission is to provide the "first check" for exceptional Y Combinator (YC) founders, investing pre-Demo Day. Its primary sector focus includes AI, infrastructure, fintech, and vertical SaaS companies.
Portfolio Companies
14
Website
eight.capitalInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWH | May 2021 | IPO | Co-investor |
| Peeba | Jan 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Bolna AI | Jan 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| sync. | Aug 2024 | Seed | - |
| S2.dev | Feb 2026 | Seed | - |
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FAQ
Where is Eight Capital based?
Eight Capital is headquartered in Connecticut.
When was Eight Capital founded?
Founding year information for Eight Capital is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Eight Capital have?
Eight Capital has 14 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Eight Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include AWH, Peeba, Bolna AI, sync., S2.dev.
What was Eight Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Eight Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in S2.dev in 2026.
What sectors does Eight Capital focus on?
Eight Capital focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Eight Capital focus on?
Eight Capital typically invests at the Early stage.