Joe Lonsdale is an entrepreneur, technology investor, and co-founder of Palantir Technologies. He later founded and helped build companies including Addepar, OpenGov, Affinity, Epirus, Resilience Bio, and 8VC, where he serves as Founder and Managing Partner. Through 8VC and his broader company-building work, Lonsdale focuses on enterprise software, defense technology, financial infrastructure, healthcare, and public-sector innovation.
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Official 8VC profile supporting Lonsdale’s current role, Palantir founding, other founded companies, 8VC AUM, and early investments.
Joe LonsdaleHome - Joe LonsdaleOfficial personal website supporting Lonsdale’s description as an entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and founder of more than a dozen mission-driven companies.
Cicero InstituteJoe Lonsdale | Cicero InstituteSupports Lonsdale’s Cicero Institute role and confirms he founded Palantir, Addepar, OpenGov, and other companies and is a partner at 8VC.
AddeparA Conversation with Joe Lonsdale, Addepar Founder and ChairmanSupports Lonsdale’s role as Addepar Founder and Chairman, General Partner at 8VC, and Co-Founder of Palantir and OpenGov.
LinkedInJoe Lonsdale - 8VC | LinkedInPublic LinkedIn profile URL for Joe Lonsdale.
XJoe Lonsdale on XPublic X/Twitter profile URL for Joe Lonsdale.
ForbesJoe Lonsdale - Forbes ProfileSupports Lonsdale’s profile as 8VC managing partner and co-founder of Palantir and OpenGov; notes Cicero Institute founding.
ReasonWhy Palantir Cofounder Joe Lonsdale Left California for TexasSupports Lonsdale’s roles across Palantir, OpenGov, University of Austin, 8VC, and Cicero Institute.
- Defense technologyAndurilDefense technology company building autonomous systems and other defense products.
- Virtual realityOculusVirtual reality hardware and platform company acquired by Facebook.
- HealthcareGuardant HealthPrecision oncology company using blood tests and data to support cancer care.
- HealthcareOscar HealthTechnology-driven health insurance company.
- CybersecurityIllumioCybersecurity company focused on zero-trust segmentation.
- E-commerceWishE-commerce marketplace platform.
- EdtechJoyTunesMusic learning technology company known for app-based music education products.
- FintechBlendDigital lending and banking software platform.
- LogisticsFlexportTechnology-enabled freight forwarding and logistics platform.
- AerospaceJoby AviationElectric air taxi and eVTOL aircraft company.
- BiotechOrca BioBiotechnology company developing cell therapies.
- ProptechQualiaReal estate transaction and title software platform.
Lonsdale has repeatedly built and backed companies at the intersection of software, data infrastructure, government, finance, healthcare, and defense. His Palantir background and 8VC platform make him a strong fit for enterprise, government, and operational AI markets where complex institutions need mission-critical software.