Eight Roads is a global venture capital firm backed by Fidelity International. See sector focus and contact routes.
Eight Roads is a global venture capital firm backed by Fidelity International, originally founded in 1969 as Fidelity Ventures and later rebranded in 2015. The firm invests in technology and healthcare companies from early to growth stages, with a focus on sectors including AI, fintech, consumer technology, and med tech across Europe, India, China, Japan, Israel, and the US. Typical check sizes range from $5 million to $50 million, with a recent $375 million Europe-Israel fund targeting $10–$30 million investments per deal. Notable portfolio companies include PharmEasy, Icertis, AppsFlyer, Shadowfax, and Toast, with the portfolio encompassing 19 unicorns and over 50 IPOs. Eight Roads distinguishes itself by offering strategic guidance alongside capital, helping startups scale globally through its 50+ years of venture experience and $11 billion in assets under management. The firm does not publicly emphasize a unique written thesis but consistently highlights its long-term, founder-partner approach in official communications.
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