Jake Medwell
Founder of Terminal Industries
Austin, Texas
Overview
Work Experience
Co-Founder and Partner
2015 - Current
www.8VC.com
8VC transform the technology infrastructure behind many industries.
Co-Founder and Board Member
2025
AI-native platform purpose-built for the new industrial era https://www.fabrion.com/
Co-Founder and Board Member
2024
Defense Logistics: Ai powered decision support https://www.gallatin.ai/
Co-Founder and Board Member
2023
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/terminal-industries-departs-stealth-mode-with-17m-for-ai-yard-operations
Terminal Industries builds the novel AI platforms that helps logistics operators in creating efficient and resilient supply chain.
Raised $17,000,000.00 from NFI Ventures, 9Yards Capital, MS&AD Ventures, 8VC, The Friedkin Group, Amplifier, RyderVentures, Prologis Ventures, northstar.vc and Lineage Logistics.
Partner and Investor
2024
Co-Founder and Board Member (Acq. by Ryder)
2018
Acquired by Ryder System, inc. NYSE: R
Advisor
2021
NASDAQ: LINE
Board Member
2018
Platform Science provides telematics and fleet management solutions to enhance operations and driver experiences.
Raised $322,700,000.00 from Cummins, Daimler Trucks North America, BDT & MSD Partners, 8VC, RyderVentures, Manhattan Venture Partners (MVP), PACCAR, Prologis Ventures, Schneider National and NewRoad Capital Partners.
Board Member
2019
Outrider develops robotic software and systems to automate logistics hub operations.
Raised $253,000,000.00 from Interwoven Ventures, Koch Disruptive Technologies, ARK Investment Management, Presidio Ventures, 8VC, NVentures, Service Provider Capital, B37 Ventures, New Enterprise Associates and Prologis Ventures.
Board Member
2019
Education
BA
2007 - 2011