
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.
2026
Series A
Low stimulation, calm personal computers.
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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