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Joe Lonsdale

JL

Joe Lonsdale

Founder & Managing Partner

Investments

5+ companies

Focus

Aerospace & Defense, Enterprise

About Joe Lonsdale

Founder of 8VC and co-founder of Palantir, Addepar, and OpenGov. One of the most prolific company builders in Silicon Valley.

Focus Areas

Aerospace & DefenseEnterpriseDigital HealthDeeptech

Notable Investments

Aerospace & Defense

Aerospace & Defense

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Focus: Aerospace & Defense, Enterprise, Digital Health

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