A8c Ventures
Investing in the future of the web.
We invest in promising private companies that are making an impact in areas that are important to Automattic like: open source software, distributed work, and the WordPress ecosystem.
2024
Series A 2
Secure, AI-native workflow automation for technical people
2023
SAFE
Open source tools to make websites more accessible to people with disabilities
2023
2023
SPV
Seed
Developing a machine-learning system called a liquid neural network
2023
Series A
Ready-to-drink coffee and matcha infused with natural ingredients
2023
SAFE
New foundation for public conversation and open source framework for building social apps
2024
2023
Acquired by Automattic
SAFE
Universal chat app that puts all of your chats in one app
2023
Fund
Early-stage venture fund focused on global commerce technology
2023
Convertible Note
Kid, baby, and toddler food optimized for developing bodies & brains
2022
Seed
Tools to help companies and teams plan retreats
2022
Fund
Early-stage venture fund focused on open source software
2023
2022
Acquired by Learneo
Series A
Grammar, style, and spellchecker software
2022
Seed
Audience strategy and optimization for news media
2022
Seed
Native WordPress onboarding solution for web hosts
2021
Fund
Early-stage venture fund focused on innovation
2024
2021
Closed Down
Seed
Inventory optimization for ecommerce merchants
2021
Fund
Early-stage venture fund focused on fintech
2021
Series A
Global employment platform for distributed workforces
2021
Acquired by Convesio
Seed
Payments and checkout solution for WooCommerce
2021
Seed
People-and-planet-friendly consumer electronics
2021
Fund
Early-stage venture fund focused on backing visionary founders
2020
Fund
Early-stage venture fund focused on the passion economy
2020
Seed
Hire, pay, and provide benefits to remote workers
2020
2020
Series B
Series A
Secure collaboration and messaging
2022
2021
2019
Acquired by Elementor
SAFE
Seed
Headless and static WordPress hosting
2022
2019
Acquired by Twitter
Series A
Newsletter tools for writers and publishers
2021
2019
Acquired by Automattic
Convertible Note
React framework for WordPress
2022
2018
Closed Down
Convertible Note
WordPress hosting platform for news companies
2020
2018
Closed Down
Seed
Publishing tool to bring your business to voice devices
2020
2018
Acquired by Acast
Seed
Tools for podcasters and listeners
2022
2016
Acquired by WP Engine
Seed
Developer of WordPress plugins
2016
2013
2012
Acquired by Automattic
Convertible Note
Convertible Note
Managed WordPress hosting platform
2011
Seed
Digital advertising platform for local media
2018
2011
Acquired by Silver Lake
Series A
Managed WordPress hosting platform
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