8-Bit Capital
About 8-Bit Capital
8-Bit Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. The firm is a high-conviction investor in inception-stage startups, with a focus on AI, cybersecurity, and fintech . 8-Bit Capital was co-founded by Jonathan Abrams and Kent Lindstrom in 2020. Per Crunchbase, 8-Bit Capital has made 32 investments across 25 portfolio companies, with 4 exits.
Jonathan Abrams and Kent Lindstrom are the firm's two general partners. Abrams previously founded Friendster and Nuzzel, and Lindstrom worked with him at both companies. Directory listings disagree on the founding year, with some giving 2019 or 2016, while Crunchbase gives 2020. The first fund, 8-Bit Capital I, closed in November 2021 at $40 million. A second vehicle, 8-Bit Capital II, opened in June 2024, and one source lists its size as undetermined. Abrams also co-founded Founders Den, a startup workspace in San Francisco, and Lindstrom hosts the Something Ventured podcast, which the firm uses as a sourcing channel.
The firm lists AI, cybersecurity, fintech, enterprise software and social platforms among its sectors. Recent AI-related deals include Superpanel, which automates legal intake, and Barndoor AI, which builds a control plane for agentic AI workers. Other AI-linked holdings include Impart Security, an AI security platform, and Range, an AI-driven wealth manager. One directory describes a recent emphasis on AI agents for business operations. Public profiles name the two general partners and do not name a separate partner who leads AI deals.
Public sources describe the firm as investing mainly at pre-seed and seed, with a U.S. focus. Reported check sizes differ by source. Several listings show $100,000 to $1 million, one shows $250,000 to $3 million, and an NFX profile gives $250,000 to $1 million for Abrams with a $500,000 sweet spot. Some listings also show Series A and later rounds in the firm's portfolio, though these are less common.
- Superpanel: AI legal intake automation, seed round in September 2025 reported at $5.3M
- Barndoor AI: control plane for agentic AI workforces, $13.6M seed round, deal dated May 2025
- Range: AI-driven wealth management, $60M Series C
- Impart Security: AI security platform, Series A in mid-2025
- Honey Health: automation of healthcare back-office work, seed round in 2025
- Glue: agentic team chat, invested in 2025
- 1up: AI sales tool, $3M seed round in November 2023
Investing activity
8-Bit Capital has made 32 investments according to Crunchbase across 25 portfolio companies, and has seen 4 exits.
8-Bit Capital appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Pre-seed, with a median round size of $2M. The most recent is Antfly (Pre-seed, $2M, Sep 2026).
8-Bit Capital most often invests alongside Heavybit, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about 8-Bit Capital
Who leads AI investing at 8-Bit Capital?
Co-founders and general partners Jonathan Abrams and Kent Lindstrom run the firm. Public profiles do not name a separate partner who leads its AI deals.
What stages does 8-Bit Capital invest in?
Most public sources say the firm invests mainly at pre-seed and seed, mostly in U.S. startups. A few listings also show Series A and later rounds.
How large are 8-Bit Capital's checks?
Sources disagree. Several list roughly $100,000 to $1 million, while one lists up to $3 million, so founders should confirm the range with the firm.
What is 8-Bit Capital's portfolio?
Examples include Superpanel, Barndoor AI, Range, Impart Security, Honey Health and Glue. PitchBook counts 43 investments, and Jolt AI was acquired by Ramp.
How many funds has 8-Bit Capital raised?
8-Bit Capital I closed in November 2021 at $40 million. 8-Bit Capital II opened in June 2024, and its size is not stated in the sources reviewed.
What AI companies has 8-Bit Capital invested in?
8-Bit Capital's AI investments include Antfly. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is 8-Bit Capital based?
8-Bit Capital is based in San Francisco, California, United States.
What stage does 8-Bit Capital invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, 8-Bit Capital has invested at Pre-seed, with a median round of $2M.
Who does 8-Bit Capital co-invest with?
8-Bit Capital's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are Heavybit (1 deal).
How can founders reach 8-Bit Capital?
Founders on AI Lounge can see 8-Bit Capital's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add 8-Bit Capital to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.