K8

K8 Capital is a New York, United States-based hybrid investment platform that combines private credit and venture capital strategies to provide early-stage founders with both equity and credit from a single partner. The firm targets startups in sectors such as SaaS, cloud services, open source, cybersecurity, and compliance, aiming to offer short-term liquidity through credit alongside long-term growth via venture investments. K8 Capital launched its inaugural fund in December 2024, designed to reinvest momentum across market cycles for compounded performance. The platform operates as a next-generation model, bridging yield and upside for its portfolio. While specific AUM or portfolio companies are not publicly disclosed, the firm was founded in 2023 by Andre Koo Jr. Its business model centers on raises funds for hybrid private credit and venture capital investments, one fund currently in market since December 2024.