SUMMARY
- 8i Ventures is investing $10 million in its second Origami program to support pre-seed startups.
- The program aims to back 5-6 startups with a quick turnaround, promising one-week responses and four-week closures.
- The first edition invested $600K across three startups, including Cautio and Cobalt, processing over 500 applications.
8i Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm, has launched the second phase of its Origami program, aimed at supporting early-stage startups. The program will allocate $10 million from its second fund to invest in 5-6 pre-seed startups with high potential.
The Origami program is designed to offer swift decision-making, with the firm committing to a one-week initial response time and a four-week deal closure process. This approach ensures that the selected startups receive rapid feedback and are positioned to scale quickly. Unlike many other programs, 8i Ventures prioritizes complete founding teams, ensuring that startups are equipped with both technical expertise and go-to-market capabilities.
The first edition of Origami invested $600K in three startups, including Cautio and Cobalt. The program processed over 500 applications, showing the strong demand and the firm’s ability to identify promising early-stage companies.
“Origami’s success is rooted in our hands-on approach, which allows us to offer targeted support to the right teams,” said 8i Ventures. “We are excited to back startups that not only have innovative ideas but also strong execution capabilities.”
With a focus on diverse sectors and scalable ideas, the second phase of Origami aims to continue backing high-potential startups, particularly in areas of emerging technologies and scalable solutions. The firm’s commitment to rapid deployment is set to give entrepreneurs a competitive edge, while its focus on foundational team strength ensures long-term sustainability and growth for the startups in its portfolio.
