Plus Eight Equity Partners
Overview
Plus Eight Equity Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm co-founded by techno luminaries Richie Hawtin and John Acquaviva, alongside Wall Street veteran Rishi Patel. The firm invests in startups at the intersection of entertainment and technology, with a focus on music technology. The name is derived from the pitch control on a Technics 1200 turntable, symbolizing the theme of evolving music through technology. The firm leverages its deep network in music and technology to provide strategic guidance and mentorship to its portfolio companies.
Portfolio Companies
7
Website
plus8equity.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| VersusGame | Jun 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Overplay | Dec 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| LANDR | Jul 2019 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Lynq Technologies | Jan 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Rap Tech Studios | May 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Plus Eight Equity Partners based?
Plus Eight Equity Partners is headquartered in Miami, Florida, United States.
When was Plus Eight Equity Partners founded?
Founding year information for Plus Eight Equity Partners is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Plus Eight Equity Partners have?
Plus Eight Equity Partners has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Plus Eight Equity Partners's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include VersusGame, Overplay, LANDR, Lynq Technologies, Rap Tech Studios.
What was Plus Eight Equity Partners's most recent investment shown here?
Plus Eight Equity Partners's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Overplay in 2023.
What sectors does Plus Eight Equity Partners focus on?
Plus Eight Equity Partners focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Telecommunications & Networking, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Plus Eight Equity Partners focus on?
Plus Eight Equity Partners typically invests at the Early stage.