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8X Ventures is a deep tech venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups. It focuses on companies developing foundational technologies poised to transform industries and economies. Strategic investments span future computing, biotechnology, clean technology, Industry 4.0, enterprise B2B SaaS, AI, and machine learning, targeting solutions with scientific and research underpinnings.
Chirag Gupta founded 8X Ventures in 2021 as Managing Partner, alongside Esha Arya, Ajay Singh Rajput, and Vinod Agarwal. The firm emerged from a collective understanding of deep tech’s transformative potential and the need for specialized capital and guidance to commercialize innovations. Gupta’s prior venture capital experience shaped its precise, sector-specific investment approach.
The firm partners with visionary deep tech entrepreneurs, providing crucial resources and strategic expertise. 8X Ventures' vision is to champion disruptive innovation, fostering companies that generate sustainable value and impact across global industries. They are committed to nurturing the next wave of technological leaders.
8X Ventures has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $6.5M Pre-Series A in Lightspeed Photonics in November 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | Lightspeed Photonics | $6.5M Pre-Series A | Manish Singhal | 500 Startups, India Accelerator |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Enerzi | $1.9M Seed | Ankit Kedia | — |
| Jan 1, 2023 | D-Nome | $2.0M Nome - Seed | Ankur Capital | Shalini Chhabra, Campus Fund, Seeders |