Rayyan Islam

Rayyan Islam is the Co-Founder and General Partner of 8090 Industries, a venture capital firm specializing in industrial technology and national security. The firm manages over $250 million in assets under management, backing a portfolio of companies that has grown to exceed $10 billion in aggregate market value. His early-stage investment track record includes prominent technology companies such as Oklo, EquipmentShare, Astranis, and Varda. Beyond his primary venture role, he co-founded Gold Hydrogen, co-creates "The Industrialist" newsletter, and previously served as a United Nations Youth Delegate. Business Insider recognized him alongside Peter Thiel and Vinod Khosla as one of the top forty early-stage investors, and he is a former Forbes 30 Under 30 Fellow. Islam currently focuses his investment strategy on funding breakthrough technologies across the energy abundance, aerospace, and defense sectors.