AI-powered software development platform 8090 raises $135 million

The AI-powered software development platform 8090 has completed a $135 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Salesforce Ventures, with participation from notable investors including Jeffrey Katzenberg of WndrCo, David Sacks of Craft Ventures, David Friedberg of The Production Board, Jason Calacanis of Launch, Nikesh Arora of Palo Alto Networks, and Adam D'Angelo of Quora. The company announced that it will use the investment to meet growing customer demand, expand its team, and invest in computing and technical infrastructure to deliver high-quality and reliable AI solutions.

Founded in 2024 by Chamath Palihapitiya, 8090 targets large-scale enterprise software teams rather than individual developers. The company's goal is to integrate AI-powered code generation into existing development processes, enabling faster, more secure, and auditable software development. This approach aims to facilitate the adoption of AI by enterprise firms.

8090's platform, called Software Factory, functions as an AI coding agent. It helps developers write code using natural language commands, analyze existing codebases, develop new features, fix bugs, and manage testing processes. This significantly accelerates the software development lifecycle and improves productivity.

A key differentiator for 8090 is its focus on enterprise security and governance needs. The platform offers features such as audit trails, access controls, policy-compliant code generation, and team collaboration support. These capabilities allow companies to incorporate AI into their software development processes without compromising on security, compliance, or quality standards.

As the AI-powered software development market grows rapidly, platforms like 8090 stand out by addressing enterprise customer needs. This substantial investment reflects increasing demand for AI-based coding tools and indicates that enterprise firms are ready to embrace this technology. With the new funding, 8090 aims to expand its market share and become a leader in AI-assisted software development.