Jake Medwell
InvestorFounderCo-Founder and Partner at 8VC · Board director at Coram AI · Board director at Trackonomy · Board director at sp0n, Inc.
Austin, Texas
Writes $3M – $50M checks · typically $16.5M
About
Jake Medwell built an investing focus on logistics, is the most active FreightTech investor behind Flexport, Project44 and Motive, and brings founder experience plus unusually fast, direct engagement.
Likely email· guessed from name + firm domain, not firm-published
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechLogistics & Supply Chain
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Medwell co-founded Solé Bicycles while attending USC in 2009. Medwell co-founded Humin, a contact management company acquired by Tinder. Medwell co-founded Baton, a logistics company later acquired by Ryder. Medwell co-founded Terminal Logistics, a computer vision and AI company focused on supply chain and yard management. Medwell most recently co-founded Gallatin and Fabrion.
- Education
- Studied at USC Marshall School of Business (bachelor's degree, entrepreneurship) Studied at University of Southern California (2011) Studied at Bellevue High School
- Boards
- Medwell co-founded The Kairos Society and sits on its Board of Directors.
- Charities
- Medwell co-founded the nonprofit Operation Masks with Drew Oetting to supply PPE to medical workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Communities
- Medwell has lectured on entrepreneurship and technology at the University of Southern California.
From Jake's own website — common ground for a warm intro.
Board director at Coram AI
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Coram AI's investors · 7
Co-founders at Coram AI
Board director at Trackonomy
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Trackonomy's investors · 4
Co-founders at Trackonomy
Board director at sp0n, Inc.
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sp0n, Inc.'s investors · 3
Co-founders at sp0n, Inc.
Deals · 8
180 Holdings Ltd.Board seat
via 8VC · filed Aug 2025 · $12.8M raise
sp0n, Inc.Board seat
via 8VC · filed Jan 2025 · $42.5M raise
TrackonomyBoard seat
via 8VC · filed Oct 2019 · $10.4M raise
Showroom, IncBoard seat
via 8VC · filed Aug 2016 · $6.4M raise
Terminal LogisticsLed round
via 8VC
FabrionLed round
via 8VC
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Sources: the firm's website · curated public sources · SEC Form D filings.
Colleagues at 8VC
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jake Medwell?
- Jake Medwell built an investing focus on logistics, is the most active FreightTech investor behind Flexport, Project44 and Motive, and brings founder experience plus unusually fast, direct engagement.
- Where does Jake Medwell work?
- Jake Medwell is Co-Founder and Partner at 8VC and Board director at Coram AI and Board director at Trackonomy and Board director at sp0n, Inc..
- What does Jake Medwell invest in?
- Jake Medwell invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain.
- What check size does Jake Medwell write?
- Jake Medwell typically writes checks of $3M – $50M.
- What boards does Jake Medwell sit on?
- Jake Medwell holds tracked board seats at 180 Holdings Ltd., Coram AI, Showroom, Inc, sp0n, Inc., Trackonomy, Transrisk, Tul.
- What companies has Jake Medwell invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Baton, Fabrion, Flexport, Gallatin, Humin, Motive, Project44, Solé Bicycle Co., Terminal Logistics.
- Does Jake Medwell lead rounds?
- Yes — Jake Medwell has led 9 tracked investments.