8VC
Early-stage VC funding tech and biotech
Software Engineer New Grad
About the job
- New graduate (or recent graduate) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Strong programming fundamentals and comfort working in at least one modern language
- Interest in full-stack development (frontend + backend)
- Product-minded: you care about usability, quality, and real-world impact
- Comfortable learning quickly, taking feedback, and working in ambiguity
- Excited about startups, ownership, and building from scratch
- Build and ship product features used by customers, from idea to production
- Work across the stack, including the core AI system
- Collaborate closely with designers, product, and founders to iterate quickly
- Learn how to build and scale software in a zero-to-one startup environment
- Familiarity with building and evaluating AI-powered applications
- Exposure to backend systems, APIs, or cloud infrastructure
- Internships, side projects, or research related to software or AI
About the company
8VC is a venture capital firm based in Austin that funds and builds technology and life sciences companies. It invests across all stages, from seed to growth, with typical checks ranging from half a million to $15 million, and focuses on software, IT infrastructure, life sciences, healthcare, defense, and logistics. The firm also runs an incubator program called 8VC Build to launch new ventures by leveraging its network and entrepreneurial experience to fill market gaps. Its approach centers on identifying fundamental technological shifts that enable new business models rather than chasing market momentum. Notable investments include Anduril Industries, Oculus, Guardant Health, Oscar, Wish, and Flexport, with a portfolio comprising hundreds of deals and several unicorns and IPOs. The overarching goal is to “fix a broken world” by partnering with entrepreneurs to create solutions for complex challenges.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$32.7B
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 8VC announced Fund VI on August 13, 2026 with $998 million capital.
- 8VC invested in Ollama, Sable, Vals, and XDOF during July-September 2026.
- Overland AI raised $80 million on February 3, 2026 and $100 million debt on February 4.
What critics are saying
- 8VC depends heavily on Joe Lonsdale; any scandal damages fundraising and recruiting immediately.
- Fund VII filings on June 29, 2026 signal constant capital dependence despite $6 billion committed.
- Portfolio concentration in defense and AI ties returns to Pentagon budgets and model winners; failure hurts existentially.
What makes 8VC unique
- Joe Lonsdale's 8VC Build creates companies, not only writes checks, from Austin.
- 8VC targets regulated sectors: defense, healthcare, logistics, and life sciences.
- June-August 2026 Form Ds show dedicated AI, entrepreneurs, and flagship fund vehicles.
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