Jonathan Abrams
Description
Jonathan Abrams is a highly experienced entrepreneur and investor, best known for creating Friendster, one of the pioneering social networking platforms. His background as a founder provides him with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage companies. Before co-founding 8-Bit Capital, Abrams was a prolific angel investor, personally backing over 100 companies and demonstrating an early eye for disruptive technologies and promising startups across various sectors.
As Co-founder and General Partner of 8-Bit Capital, Abrams has formalized his investment activities into a venture fund focused on early-stage opportunities. 8-Bit Capital primarily invests in seed and pre-seed rounds, occasionally extending to Series A. The fund's investment thesis spans a range of technology sectors, including B2B SaaS, consumer tech, fintech, developer tools, and the future of work. Abrams and his team prioritize partnering with ambitious founders who possess strong vision and execution capabilities, aiming to provide not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to a valuable network.
8-Bit Capital was reportedly targeting $50 million for its inaugural fund, indicating a substantial commitment to supporting emerging startups. The fund has since built a robust portfolio, having invested in over 50 companies across diverse sectors, showcasing its active role in the venture ecosystem. Abrams' unique blend of founder experience and investment acumen positions 8-Bit Capital as a founder-friendly firm dedicated to identifying and nurturing the next generation of innovative technology companies.
Investor Profile
Jonathan Abrams has backed more than 22 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 23% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, India.
- Strong thematic focus on SaaS, Software, Financial Services.
- Typical check size: $500K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (68%)
- Series Unknown (14%)
- Angel (14%)
- Pre Seed (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (95%)
- India (5%)
Industry Focus
- Saas
- Software
- Financial Services
- Mobile
- Information Technology
- Collaboration
- Internet
- Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Machine Learning
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