Enterprise AI coding startup 8090 Labs closed a $135 million Series A on June 29, led by Salesforce Ventures. Alongside the raise, founder Chamath Palihapitiya stepped in as full-time CEO — his first hands-on operating role since he left Facebook.
An AI Coding Agent Built for the Enterprise
8090 Labs’ product is Software Factory, an AI coding agent designed for corporate engineering teams. Unlike consumer-facing tools aimed at individuals, it targets enterprise environments: teams that need production-quality software with audit trails, access controls, and compliance features built in from the start.
Palihapitiya founded the company in January 2024, initially sitting only on the board while other leaders ran operations. The Series A — and the competitive window he sees opening in enterprise AI coding — prompted him to take direct control.
The Investor Lineup
Beyond Salesforce Ventures, the round includes Jeffrey Katzenberg’s WndrCo, David Sacks’ Craft Ventures, David Friedberg’s The Production Board, and Jason Calacanis’ Launch fund. Angels include Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora and Quora CEO Adam D’Angelo.
Salesforce’s lead stake carries strategic weight: its enterprise software customers are precisely the market 8090 Labs is targeting.
Palihapitiya’s First Operating Role Since Facebook
Palihapitiya told TechCrunch he had been waiting since leaving Facebook for a moment that warranted a full-time return to operations. Known as a co-host of the All-In podcast and founder of venture firm Social Capital, he has been a prominent market voice for years. Taking the CEO seat at 8090 Labs marks a concrete shift from capital allocation to company building.
The $135 million round is among the larger early-stage bets in enterprise AI tooling in 2026, reflecting investor conviction that meaningful AI coding value extends well beyond the consumer market.