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Formation8
Formation8 is a Los Altos-based VC firm targeting smart enterprise and energy technology companies from seed to expansion.
Formation8
Formation8 is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Los Altos, California, registered since 2012. It advises clients on investment strategies from its Los Altos headquarters.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Los Altos
Corporate office
Los Altos, CA, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is Formation8's core investment strategy?
Formation8 describes a venture capital strategy that spans early-stage through late-stage investments in smart enterprise and energy technology. The firm emphasizes bringing operational expertise to portfolio companies. Further details on sector-specific allocation or check sizes are not available in primary public disclosures.
Does Formation8 focus on specific stages of investment?
The firm's website indicates coverage of multiple stages: seed, startup, early-stage, and expansion or late-stage venture. Without a publicly available portfolio, it is unclear how capital is distributed across these stages in practice.
Which sectors does Formation8 explicitly target?
Formation8's public materials name smart enterprise and energy technology as its two core areas of focus. The firm does not list any sectors it explicitly avoids.
Who runs investment decisions at Formation8?
The identity of the current investment decision-makers at Formation8 is not disclosed in the firm's primary public materials. No named principals, managing partners, or investment committee members were surfaced in the available research.
How is Formation8 different from a typical venture firm?
Formation8 differentiates through its stated emphasis on operational expertise, positioning itself as a hands-on partner rather than a passive capital provider. However, the specifics of this operating model—such as dedicated operating partners or in-house resources—are not detailed in the available public record.
Does Formation8 have any affiliated vehicles or foundations?
No adjacent vehicles, philanthropic foundations, real-asset arms, or club memberships are disclosed on the firm's website or in primary public sources.
Is Formation8's current AUM or fund size publicly available?
No. Formation8 does not publicly disclose its assets under management, fund sizes, or aggregate deployment figures.
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