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8090 Industries

8090 Industries is an investment firm focused on leading the next industrial revolution. Partnered with over 20 global conglomerates, we leverage our collective expertise and strategic assets to invest in and accelerate the category-defining businesses of tomorrow. We believe a new generation of trillion dollar businesses will be created around decarbonization, synthetic biology, aerospace, artificial intelligence, energy, and infrastructure. Our flagship Decarbonization initiative focuses on transforming the industrial complex with breakthrough, zero-carbon technologies and significant economic advantages. We have led investments in breakout companies including Cemvita Factory (bio-refineries decarbonizing heavy industry), Oklo (advanced nuclear microreactors), Infinium (sustainable electrofuels), Quaise (Terrawatt-scale geothermal energy), and Circ (waste free textiles). 8090 Industries has a team of seasoned investors and proven operators with a combined 20+ years of consistent top-decile fund returns, 100+ years of operational leadership, and multiple PhDs with awards of academic excellence in their respective fields.

Axon

Axon is the global leader in public safety technology, relentlessly innovating to protect more lives in more places. We’re transforming public safety by building advanced devices, intelligent software and AI that protect life. Our ecosystem supports everyone who takes on the responsibility of public safety, enterprise security and national security — from first responders and governments to companies, frontline workers and communities. Our trusted network connects TASER energy devices, cameras and sensors including body-worn, fixed and in-car cameras, drones and robotics, digital evidence and records management, real-time operations, immersive VR training and AI-powered capabilities. At the heart of our mission is a bold goal: cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% by 2033. Want your work to have real-world impact? Join us: axon.com/careers

Monument

Monument is the modern software platform for high-performing self-storage operators. Built for large portfolios, Monument centralizes operations, revenue management, and automations in one system, backed by true accrual accounting and analytics that drive real decisions. An open API connects operators to the vendors they trust, and a white-glove Client Success team serves as an extension of their own organization. Monument delivers outcomes that grow NOI without increasing headcount.

OmenAI

Building the Future of Smart Machinery.....we're hiring.

Netris

Netris is the leading provider of network automation and multi-tenancy for AI infrastructure. Netris NAAM (Network Automation, Abstraction, and Multi-Tenancy) is the most widely deployed platform — trusted by high-growth neoclouds, sovereign AI cloud providers, AI factories, and leading AI platform providers. Founded in 2018 and backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Netris is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Learn more at netris.io.