Jake Medwell

Jake Medwell

Co-founder, leads logistics and transportation practice at8VCAustin, TX

Jake Medwell is a co-founder of 8VC and leads its logistics and transportation practice. He has co-founded several companies across the logistics, software, and consumer sectors.

What Jake can write

Writes checks of$500K to $30M+
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series ACan lead the round
Ownership target10-12%, > 12%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

8VC writes $500K to $30M+ checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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Career

  1. Solé Bicycle Co.
  2. Humin
  3. BATON
  4. Terminal Logistics
  5. Gallatin
  6. Fabrion
  7. 8VC · Co-founder
    Now

Companies founded

8VCGallatinFabrionTerminal LogisticsBATONHuminThe Kairos SocietySolé Bicycle Co.Operation Masks

Focus

logisticstransportationentrepreneurshiptechnology

Education

University of Southern California

Also at 8VC

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Questions

Who is Jake Medwell?

Jake Medwell is a co-founder of 8VC and leads its logistics and transportation practice. He has co-founded several companies across the logistics, software, and consumer sectors.

How much does Jake Medwell invest?

Jake Medwell invests through 8VC, which writes checks of $500K to $30M+ at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How do I pitch Jake Medwell?

A warm intro from a founder 8VC backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Jake Medwell do before 8VC?

Solé Bicycle Co.; Humin; BATON; Terminal Logistics; Gallatin; Fabrion.

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