408 Ventures
Venture capitalSan Jose · Pre-Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
408 Ventures targets early-stage companies that build data platforms, analytics tools, and software that generate network effects and actionable intelligence for critical business decisions. The firm focuses on companies positioned as market makers in data-rich sectors such as healthcare, finance, commerce, and education, where successful founders understand how to build high-impact products through intelligent application of the modern data stack. The investment team brings combined entrepreneurial and operational experience in marketing, customer acquisition, product management, software development, and operations.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
What they invest in
from 1 of 17 portfolio companiesLogistics & Supply Chain ×1Marketplaces ×1Mobility & Transportation ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPayments for Marketplaces & Crowdfunding
Live remote security testing platform that continuously validates security assumptions
Drones and robots that see and navigate using human-level computer vision
Changing the asymmetry of cyber security
Mobile security solutions for IoT device protection
A global mobile security innovator providing enhanced security solutions to protect IoT devices
Cyber security platform using moving target defense to protect against attacks
Moving target defense changes the game - turning attackers' methods against them
Uber operates a multi-sided platform providing ride-sharing, food delivery, freight logistics, and business fleet management services across various global markets.
Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Travis Kalanick(Co-founder & CEO)Garrett Camp(Co-founder)
Understand sales activity, improve performance and drive revenue
Sales activity tracking and performance analytics platform
Connecting people and pets through technology
Pet-focused technology platform connecting people and pets
Create stunning social media posts in seconds with 6000+ templates
Direct-to-consumer skincare platform delivering clinic-quality care
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does 408 Ventures invest at?
- 408 Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does 408 Ventures focus on?
- 408 Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech.
- Where is 408 Ventures located?
- 408 Ventures is headquartered in San Jose, US.
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