At a Glance
8090 Partners is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2020 that focuses on enterprise AI and automation companies, with a particular emphasis on practical applications of machine learning that transform business workflows. The firm manages over $150 million in assets under management and has quickly established itself as a specialized investor in the enterprise AI space.
The firm's investment thesis centers on backing founders who are building AI applications with clear, measurable business impact rather than pursuing AI for its own sake. 8090 Partners typically invests in seed and Series A stage companies that demonstrate practical applications of machine learning technologies in enterprise settings. Their portfolio includes notable companies such as Turing, Gong, and Assembled, which represent their focus on AI-powered solutions for talent acquisition, sales intelligence, and workforce management respectively.
What sets 8090 Partners apart is their pragmatic approach to AI investing, focusing on companies that solve real enterprise problems with proven AI technologies rather than chasing the latest trends. The firm's relatively recent founding positions them well to understand the current AI landscape and identify opportunities where machine learning can create genuine competitive advantages for enterprise customers.
“Backs founders building practical AI applications that transform enterprise workflows.”
8090 Partners primarily invests at the Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
8090 Partners is headquartered in New York, NY. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
8090 Partners focuses on investments in AI, Enterprise, SaaS. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
8090 Partners's typical investment check size ranges from $500K to $8M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
8090 Partners manages approximately $150M+ in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
