FUNDING
Company Profile
8090 Labs is Chamath Palihapitiya's enterprise AI coding company whose Software Factory platform builds audited, production-grade software for regulated industries; it raised a $135M Series A in June 2026 with Palihapitiya stepping in as CEO.
Founded 2024Menlo Park, CA$135M (disclosed) raised
Investors
Salesforce VenturesWndrCoCraft VenturesThe Production BoardLaunch (Jason Calacanis)Nikesh AroraAdam D'Angelo
8090 Labs FAQ
- How much has 8090 Labs raised?
- 8090 Labs has raised approximately $135M (disclosed) in total funding to date.
- Is 8090 Labs publicly traded?
- No. 8090 Labs is privately held.
- Who are 8090 Labs's investors?
- 8090 Labs's investors include Salesforce Ventures, WndrCo, Craft Ventures, The Production Board, Launch (Jason Calacanis), Nikesh Arora, Adam D'Angelo.
Coverage Timeline
newest first- Jul 8, 2026FUNDINGChamath's 8090 Raises $135M Led by Salesforce$135M Series A→
- Jun 30, 2026FUNDINGChamath's 8090 Labs Raises $135M Series A Led by Salesforce Ventures$135M Series A→
- Jun 29, 2026FUNDINGChamath Palihapitiya Raises $135M Series A for 8090 Labs, Takes CEO Role$135M→
- Jun 29, 2026FUNDINGChamath Palihapitiya Raises $135M Series A for AI Coding Startup 8090 Labs, Takes CEO Role$135M→
- Jun 29, 2026FUNDINGChamath Palihapitiya Raises $135M for AI Coding Startup 8090 Labs, Returns as CEO$135M Series A→
- Jun 29, 2026FUNDINGChamath Palihapitiya Raises $135M Series A for 8090 Labs, Takes the CEO Role$135M→
All Coverage
FUNDING$135M Series A
Chamath's 8090 Raises $135M Led by Salesforce
8090, the enterprise AI-agent software company founded by Chamath Palihapitiya, closed a $135 million Series A led by Salesforce, with Palihapitiya stepping down from the board to become full-time CEO.
FUNDING
Chamath's 8090 Labs Raises $135M Series A Led by Salesforce Ventures
FUNDING$135M Series A
Chamath's 8090 Labs Raises $135M Series A Led by Salesforce Ventures
8090, the AI-native 'software factory' co-founded by Chamath Palihapitiya, raised a $135 million Series A led by Salesforce Ventures, with Palihapitiya stepping down from the board to become full-time CEO the same week the round closed.
FUNDING
Chamath Palihapitiya Raises $135M Series A for 8090 Labs, Takes CEO Role
FUNDING$135M
Chamath Palihapitiya Raises $135M Series A for 8090 Labs, Takes CEO Role
8090 Labs, the enterprise AI-coding startup Chamath Palihapitiya founded in January 2024, raised a $135 million Series A led by Salesforce Ventures, with Palihapitiya stepping in as full-time CEO for the first time since leaving Facebook. The company's Software Factory product helps corporate engineering teams use AI to build production-grade software with the audit trails and controls large enterprises require, rather than the vibe-coded prototypes most AI coding tools produce.
FUNDING
Chamath Palihapitiya Raises $135M Series A for AI Coding Startup 8090 Labs, Takes CEO Role
FUNDING$135M
Chamath Palihapitiya Raises $135M Series A for AI Coding Startup 8090 Labs, Takes CEO Role
8090 Labs, the enterprise AI coding startup founded by Chamath Palihapitiya, closed a $135 million Series A led by Salesforce Ventures on June 29, with Chamath stepping into the CEO seat — his first full-time operating role since leaving Facebook. The company's Software Factory product helps corporate engineering teams ship production-quality software with AI agents rather than vibe-coded prototypes.
FUNDING
Chamath Palihapitiya Raises $135M for AI Coding Startup 8090 Labs, Returns as CEO
FUNDING$135M Series A
Chamath Palihapitiya Raises $135M for AI Coding Startup 8090 Labs, Returns as CEO
Chamath Palihapitiya's 8090 Labs raised a $135 million Series A led by Salesforce Ventures, with Palihapitiya taking the CEO role -- his first full-time operating job since leaving Facebook -- to scale Software Factory, an AI coding platform built for regulated industries including healthcare, insurance, aerospace and government, TechCrunch reported June 29.
FUNDING
Chamath Palihapitiya Raises $135M Series A for 8090 Labs, Takes the CEO Role
FUNDING$135M
Chamath Palihapitiya Raises $135M Series A for 8090 Labs, Takes the CEO Role
8090 Labs, the enterprise AI coding startup Chamath Palihapitiya founded in early 2024, raised a $135 million Series A led by Salesforce Ventures -- and Palihapitiya announced he will run it as CEO rather than just chairing the board. Its flagship product, Software Factory, aims to move corporate engineering teams from AI prototypes to production-grade applications with enterprise controls like audit trails.