About

Plus Eight Equity Partners is an early stage venture capital firm that has partnered with electronic music industry leaders to invest in startups at the intersection of entertainment & technology.  The firm is co-founded by techno luminaries Richie Hawtin and John Acquaviva alongside Wall Street veteran, Rishi Patel.  Plus Eight Equity Partners works closely with Company Founders to navigate through the complexities of the entertainment industry to enhance their business opportunities through strategic guidance, networking and personal mentorship. Since inception in 2014, Plus Eight has met with over 2,500 companies in the ecosystem seeking to raise capital. Today, Plus Eight’s investment portfolio consists of 13 companies across North America and Europe. Plus Eight Equity Partners is headquartered in Miami, USA with offices in Ibiza, Spain.