Formation 8 was a venture capital firm that focused on early-stage investments in Internet, software, and energy technology companies addressing "hard problems," with a broader mission to support companies with core technologies that could transform global industries, especially in intelligent technology and energy sectors. Their strategy involved seeking companies with strong engineering teams and billion-dollar potential, often taking a significant stake and leveraging their extensive connections to Asian markets to help portfolio companies expand internationally.
They made 1 investments in the last 12 months. Average disclosed round size is $38.1M (across 39 rounds with reported amounts).
Portfolio
41
Fund Size
$1B
Top Stage
Series A
Last 12 Mo
1
Portfolio Breakdown
Stage Distribution
Sector Distribution
Investment Activity
Portfolio
| Company | Round | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
 Project Eleven | Series A | $20M | Jan 2026 |
 Aviatrix | Series C | $40M | Oct 2019 |
 Fieldwire | Series C | $33.5M | Sep 2019 |
 Branch International | Series C | $170M | Apr 2019 |
 Ironclad | Series B | — | Jan 2019 |
 Bolt Threads | Series D | $123M | Jan 2018 |
| MMyMusicTaste | Series C | $11M | Nov 2017 |
 Memebox | Series C | $60M | Dec 2016 |
| Memebox | Series C | $66.0M | Aug 2016 |
 SevenFifty | Series A | $8.5M | Jun 2016 |
| Bolt Threads | Series C | $50M | May 2016 |
| Branch International | Series A | $9.2M | Mar 2016 |
 OpenGov | Series C | $50M | Jan 2016 |
 Guardant Health | Series D | $100M | Jan 2016 |
| MMyMusicTaste | Series A | $10M | Jan 2016 |
| Memebox | Series C | — | Jan 2016 |
| YYello Mobile | Unknown | $47.2M | Dec 2015 |
| Fieldwire | Seed | $6.6M | Oct 2015 |
| HHonestbee | Series A | $15M | Oct 2015 |
| OpenGov | Series B | $25M | Oct 2015 |
 Farmigo | Series B | $16M | Sep 2015 |
| PPlated | Series B | $35M | Jul 2015 |
 Roniin | Seed | $3M | Jul 2015 |
| MMapsense | Seed | $2.5M | May 2015 |
 Zanbato, Inc. | Series B | $8M | May 2015 |
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Last updated: 10 April 2026