J8 Ventures

J8 Ventures operates as a community-driven global venture capital fund, investing in early-stage companies, with dual headquarters in Palo Alto and New York. The firm employs a "Capitalist Kibbutz" model, fostering a collaborative ecosystem of investors, corporate executives, and founders to provide capital, expertise, and networks. Leveraging collective intelligence, its extensive network aids in deal sourcing and portfolio support. This network comprises over 400 investors, more than 140 serial entrepreneurs, and 170 Fortune 500 executives. Initially focused on fintech and enterprise software, J8 Ventures is now sector-agnostic, supporting founders with both investment and hands-on guidance. The organization was founded in 2016 by Oded Hermoni and David Wagonfeld, with John Nordin also cited as a co-founder. Its business model centers on venture capital fund funded by limited partners , leveraging collective intelligence from a network of investors and professionals for deal sourcing and support.