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Jonathan Abrams

InvestorFounder

General Partner at 8-Bit Capital · Entrepreneur and Investor at Jabrams

San Francisco, California

Writes $250K – $1M checks · typically $500K

Founded8-Bit CapitalJabrams

About

Jonathan Abrams is a co-founder and General Partner at 8-Bit Capital, a seed-stage fund, and also co-founded Founders Den, a San Francisco workspace and community for startups and investors, where he serves as Managing Partner. He previously founded Nuzzel and Friendster and worked as a software engineer at Netscape and Nortel. He has backed more than 50 startups and sits on the board of Girls in Tech.

Contact· published on Jonathan's own website

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingConsumerCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkSaaSSocial

Co-founder & General Partner at 8-Bit Capital

Intro paths

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8-Bit Capital's investors · 3

Evolution VC PartnersNew YorkNimble PartnersSan FranciscoPropel Venture PartnersSan Francisco · $500K – $5M checks

Co-founders at 8-Bit Capital

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Kent LindstromCo-founder & General Partner

Entrepreneur and Investor at Jabrams

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Jabrams's investors · 1

8-Bit CapitalSan Francisco · $100K – $1M checks

Experience

  1. 8-Bit CapitalCo-founder and General Partnercurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. C100Membercurrent2020 — present
  3. Girls in Tech, Inc.Board Member2015 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
  4. AngelListEarly investor and advisor2008 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
  5. Founders DenCo-founder & Managing Partner2011 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
  6. Nuzzel, Inc.Founder2012 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
  7. TechstarsMentor2018
  8. Angel InvestorAngel Investor2008 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
  9. CodeNowAdvisor2012 — 2017
  10. Socializr, Inc.Founder2005 — 2010San Francisco Bay Area
  11. Friendster, Inc.Founder2002 — 2005Mountain View, CA
  12. BitfoneSenior Director of Engineering2001Palo Alto, CA
  13. HotLinksFounder1998 — 2001Mountain View, CA
  14. NetscapeSenior Software Engineer1996 — 1998Mountain View, CA

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship70Software Engineering12Start-ups99Scalability8Product Management17Venture Capital14Mobile Applications36Mobile Devices13User Experience3Cloud Computing9Web Development3Facebook API3
+11 moreProduct DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentSocial NetworkingAnalyticsSocial MediaSaaSMySQLLeadershipStrategyManagementHumor

From Jonathan's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

AngelListClearTaxClubhouseCoinListDockerFrontHelloSignInstacartMixmaxPachydermRepublicSafeGraphSenseShortcutSlideshareStreamZeplin

Sources: the firm's website · curated public sources.

Colleagues at 8-Bit Capital

Kent Lindstrom
Co-Founder and General Partner at 8-Bit Capital

Network2

Bryce Roberts
Managing Director at Indie.vc
Catherine Lu
Financial Controller at Prosperity7 Ventures

Investors connected to Jonathan in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jonathan Abrams?
Jonathan Abrams is a co-founder and General Partner at 8-Bit Capital, a seed-stage fund, and also co-founded Founders Den, a San Francisco workspace and community for startups and investors, where he serves as Managing Partner. He previously founded Nuzzel and Friendster and worked as a software engineer at Netscape and Nortel. He has backed more than 50 startups and sits on the board of Girls in Tech.
Where does Jonathan Abrams work?
Jonathan Abrams is Co-founder & General Partner of 8-Bit Capital and General Partner at 8-Bit Capital and Entrepreneur and Investor at Jabrams.
What does Jonathan Abrams invest in?
Jonathan Abrams invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Developer Tools, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Future of Work, SaaS, Social.
What check size does Jonathan Abrams write?
Jonathan Abrams typically writes checks of $250K – $1M.
What companies did Jonathan Abrams found?
Jonathan Abrams founded 8-Bit Capital, Jabrams.
What companies has Jonathan Abrams invested in?
Investments tracked here include AngelList, ClearTax, Clubhouse, CoinList, Docker, Front, HelloSign, Instacart, Mixmax, Pachyderm, Republic, SafeGraph, and 5 more.
Where did Jonathan Abrams go to school?
Jonathan Abrams studied at McMaster University (B.Sc., Computer Science).

Founder mafias

Techstars mafia238

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David CummingsTechstars Boulder Accelerator 2012Founded Undaunted +4Jeremy AchinCloud Class 2013Founded Neo Cybernetica +2TJ ParkerTechstars Boston Accelerator 2013Founded Tjparker +2Spencer RascoffMentorFounded HeyLibby +2Sanjiv SanghaviTechstars New York City Accelerator 2012Founded Texture +2Brandon PatonMentorFounded Glider +2

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AngelList mafia24

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Oleg RogynskyyAngel InvestorFounded UFORCE Acquired +2Guillaume LuccisanoY Combinator Demo Day Fund ManagerFounded Yuma AI +2Harish AgarwalTeam LeadFounded Nori +2James LinHead of Candidate DataFounded Crunchyroll +1Drew WilsonDesignFounded Opacity +1Dave ZohrobVenture HackerFounded Nori +1

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McMaster University mafia13

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Anisa MirzaBachelor's degreeFounded Litnerd +1Amit MehtaBScFounded Amplifier HealthMaris LushMaster of Arts (MA)Founded Dr BillSonia SennikBachelor’s DegreeFounded Creative Destruction LabKatheleen EvaBachelor's of Science (Honours)Founded LifescapeAndrew McColmB. Electrical Engineering & ManagementFounded Fusion Coolant Systems

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Netscape mafia5

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Luke NosekEvangelismFounded PayPalBrad PorterEngineerFounded Collaborative RoboticsGreg SandsDirector, Server Product MarketingFounded Costanoa VenturesBill BarhydtTechnical DirectorFounded Abra

8-Bit Capital mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Kent LindstromCo-Founder & General PartnerFounded 8-Bit Capital

Same school

Also attended McMaster University78

Mark HatfieldInvestor at Ten ElevenEricInvestment Analyst at UpHonest CapitalJulia ZhouPresident and Co-Founder at CaladanPaige DickieVice-President at Radical VenturesKarim LakhaniInvestor at Blue Tulip VenturesAdam JarczynInvestor at Ripple Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at AngelList70

Cyan BanisterCo-founder & General Partner at Long Journey VenturesWesley ChanInvestor at Felicis VenturesHelen MinEarly-stage investor and marketing advisor to startupsMehul KumarInvestor at FJ LabsBrendan BakerPartner at Rackhouse Venture Management LpLee JacobsEntrepreneur, investor, and cofounder of Edelweiss

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Also worked at Founders Den4

Zachary BogueCo-Founder and Managing Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)Ilya TokhnerPartner - Strategic Partnerships at Ghaf Capital PartnersCarlie WrightOperations Associate at Amplify PartnersBrad BoweryStartups & Partnerships at Aurelia Ventures

Also worked at Nuzzel, Inc.2

Kent LindstromCo-Founder and General Partner at 8-Bit CapitalMichael DowningGeneral Partner at MDSV CAPITAL

Also worked at Techstars454

Brad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsRustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesHouman HaghighiPartner, Business & Corporate Development at Menlo VenturesIsabelle StyslingerSenior Associate, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionWesley BarrowPartner at Correlation VenturesJack Bixby LucasGeneral Partner at Lucas Venture Group

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