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Learn which startups 8090 Industries invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Grant Brown).
8090 Industries is a venture capital firm that strategically invests in and accelerates companies at the forefront of the new industrial revolution. The firm focuses on groundbreaking technologies within mission-critical industries, particularly those driving industrial decarbonization and advancements in sectors like advanced manufacturing, energy, and secure industrial operations. They partner with established industrial leaders to foster the development of these next-generation enterprises.
The firm was co-founded in 2022 by Kerem Ozmen and Rayyan Islam. Their foundational insight centered on identifying and supporting the contemporary "Carnegies and Rockefellers":entrepreneurs poised to transform the industrial landscape with innovative, often zero-carbon, technologies. Ozmen and Islam bring a perspective geared towards long-term industrial impact and technological breakthroughs.
8090 Industries' portfolio companies serve a diverse range of industrial customers, from those requiring micro-scale nuclear power and sustainable aviation fuels to advanced cybersecurity for industrial assets. The firm's overarching vision is to cultivate these technological breakthroughs into significant industrial giants, thereby actively shaping and securing the future of global industry with resilient and sustainable solutions.
Key people at 8090 Industries.
8090 Industries is a venture capital firm dedicated to backing early-stage founders who are building transformative industrial technologies. The firm’s mission is to accelerate the next industrial revolution by investing in pioneers who are reimagining the industrial complex with breakthrough, zero-carbon solutions. Their investment philosophy centers on combining deep industrial expertise with venture capital, enabling them to identify and scale companies that can drive real-world impact in sectors like energy, manufacturing, aerospace, and climate tech. By focusing on industrial deep tech, 8090 Industries is helping to bridge the gap between cutting-edge science and scalable, mission-critical infrastructure.
The firm’s portfolio spans decarbonization, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and industrial cybersecurity, supporting startups that are tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Their impact on the startup ecosystem is marked by a unique blend of strategic industry partnerships, operator-led mentorship, and a focus on companies that can deliver both economic and environmental value at scale.
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Founded in 2022 and headquartered in New York, 8090 Industries was established by a team of industrialists and investors with deep roots in energy, manufacturing, and technology. Key partners include Kerem Ozmen (Co-Founder & CEO), Rayyan Islam, and a roster of seasoned operators from companies like Williams Companies, Marathon Petroleum, Reliance Industries, GE, SpaceX, and Sierra Nevada Corporation. The firm’s evolution reflects a growing recognition that the next wave of industrial transformation will be driven by deep tech and zero-carbon innovation.
The idea for 8090 Industries emerged from firsthand experience in the industrial sector, where the founders saw a critical gap: while there was abundant capital for software and consumer tech, early-stage industrial startups lacked the specialized support and strategic networks needed to scale. By leveraging their own backgrounds and connections, the team set out to create a venture firm that could not only provide funding but also operational guidance and access to global industrial partners.
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8090 Industries is at the forefront of the reindustrialization and deep tech movement, riding a wave of global demand for sustainable, resilient, and innovative industrial solutions. The timing is critical: as the world grapples with climate change, supply chain disruptions, and the need for energy security, there is a growing appetite for technologies that can decarbonize heavy industry and enable new forms of manufacturing and infrastructure.
The firm’s focus on industrial deep tech aligns with broader trends in climate tech, advanced manufacturing, and the convergence of hardware and software. By supporting startups that are building the infrastructure of the future, 8090 Industries is helping to shape a more sustainable and technologically advanced industrial ecosystem.
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Looking ahead, 8090 Industries is well-positioned to continue leading the charge in industrial deep tech investing. As the world moves toward net-zero goals and the demand for resilient, innovative infrastructure grows, the firm’s unique blend of capital, expertise, and industry partnerships will be increasingly valuable. The next wave of industrial transformation will likely be defined by companies that can deliver both economic and environmental impact, and 8090 Industries is poised to back the founders who will shape that future.
By staying true to its mission of accelerating the next industrial revolution, 8090 Industries is not just investing in startups—it’s helping to build the industrial giants of tomorrow.
Key people at 8090 Industries.
